Home of the newly wed and nearly dead

The impression of Victoria for many Canadians as quoted from a West Coaster at heart: "When I was a kid Victoria was a sleepy little backwater town known as the 'home of the newly wed and nearly dead' - since everyone went to get married in the pretty grounds of the Empress / and old fogies went there to retire and enjoy the quiet pace and sunny warm climate and sip afternoon tea with watercress sandwiches" .

So, maybe people are sleepy there...

and the old do like meeting for tea and sandwiches!

But no matter old or young, the café of choice was Bean Around the World, where the atmosphere is cozy and unique, and where you can sit in an old phone booth and drink the best soy lattés ever!

Besides being a sleepy town , Victoria was also a thriving Tourist spot. Even on cloudy rainy summer days, the vibrancy of flowers baskets, kitchy painted buildings and yellow cabs stood out boldly. I think this colour palette is part of the grand city promotion plan.

Me, I prefer this kind of colour scheme and building.