I live, write, and garden in the PNW with my husband of 27 years, disabled daughter, college-aged son, and my 84-year-old mother. We have paid off $250,000.00 worth of debt (if you include the interest) in the last fifteen years and as of 6/12/2020 are 100% DEBT FREE!!!!DH and I have settled on places to visit on our trip to the island. All prices are admission for 2 adults and 2 children.
Hatley Castle--Home of Lex Luthor on Smallville and Dr Xavier's School for Gifted Youngsters in X-Men, has 3 large gardens as well (one is Japanese, one is Italian, don't remember what the 3rd is) $52.00 About a four hour visit
B.C. Royal Museum currently showing the Titanic exhibit, plus standard exhibits
$68.50 Half day visit
Butchart Gardens with fireworks and laser show $56.00 Full day visit
Centre of the Universe--Planetarium and Observatory with interactive exhibits and shows $23 3 p.m. to 11 p.m.
Craigdarroch Castle--Just a local castle DH wants to see, had 39 rooms $31 1-2 hours
Total $230.50 Canadian
Or $220 American
That's what is on the agenda so far. We also plan a visit to the Undersea Garden and a carriage ride, but don't have prices on those as of yet.
Vacation Budgeting
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Oh, the Wax Museum in Victoria is great as well.
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