We’ll be leaving Portland on December 22nd, retracing some old family traditions by heading to Victoria for Christmas. We’ll take the Black Ball Ferry from Port Angeles, Washington, sailing directly into downtown Victoria—my first visit back after a 26-year break!
After four days in Victoria enjoying local ciders, food, and dog-friendly shops and trails, we’ll drive to Nanaimo to catch the ferry to Horseshoe Bay. From there, we’ll head to Squamish for a couple of days, and then continue on to Whistler.
I’ve never been to Squamish or Whistler. As a child, I was always fascinated and dazzled by the lodge and ski-lift lights I could see during the nighttime ferry crossings from Tsawwassen to Sidney.
After Whistler, we’ll spend a day in Vancouver enjoying walking trails and dog-friendly spots in the brisk winter weather before crossing the border and heading to Seattle to visit family.
We’ll keep you all posted as the adventure unfolds—Prost! 🍻
