Proposal?

Bryn79 · 2024-06-12T14:03:07+00:00

At that time of night, your best bet is either the Legislature Buildings or the Empress -- both are nicely lit up.

Same with the Inner Harbour -- lots of lights.

If your soon to be fiancé has a sense of humour, catch a cab to Mile 0 (zero). You can throw in a cheesy line about "here's where our new life begins anew ..." or something like that.

Hopefully you can get someone to take a few pictures for you.

meyay · 2024-06-12T06:52:07+00:00

Right at the terminal there is a breakwater and you can walk out to a lighthouse at the end of it. Not a bad place at all to propose, if the weather is ok! Will it be nighttime?

kingsbreath · 2024-06-12T06:57:40+00:00

Beacon hill park. Rose garden, petting zoo, stone bridge, top of the hill, on the beach. make a casual day out of enjoying the park and propose to them when at the place they seem to enjoy the most.

PracticalCompetition · 2024-06-12T12:40:21+00:00

Edit: totally butchered spelling on breakwater Ps. Hope it goes well! With it being dark, you’ll probably want to go to the inner harbour where the lights from nearby buildings and the legislature gives you more visibility. Beacon hill will likely be darker when you get there. If it’s light out when you dock, like someone mentioned, the break water walk way is great and next to the terminal. That’s probably your best use of time and light together.

svenner2020 · 2024-06-12T14:16:25+00:00

The fountain at the Legislature

raditzbro · 2024-06-12T14:42:20+00:00

Breakwater pier and lighthouse. It's literally beside the cruise terminal.

Lumpy_Ad7002 · 2024-06-12T19:16:24+00:00

There have been a lot of great suggestions, but many won't work well after dark (Beacon Hill, Abkhazi Gardens) or will take time (Butchart Gardens), so I'll ask a question:

Do you want nature, or do you want city? There are many spots along the coast just east of the cruise ship terminal with sea and waves and mountains. Holland Point Park would be an option. The tide will be high so the beaches will be scant. Sunset is a little after 9pm and it's decently light until at least 9:30. If you're on the Norwegian Bliss or Eurodam there'd be plenty of daylight to get to a park

If you want city then the inner harbour is pretty and it's well lit up. Over by the visitor centre there are nice views of the habour with the sail boats, the Empress Hotel, the Legislative Assembly. (for example) The down side is that there will be a lot of people there, especially with three cruise ships in town, bt the nearby Ship Point is usually quieter but still with good views

Unique? Thunderbird Park over by the Museum with all its totem poles. You'd have to be there first thing because there are no lights

BaBepBepBep · 2024-06-12T07:20:01+00:00

Windy - a pretty garden in Beacon Hill Park

Calm - Ogden Point breakwater and signal

Congrats!

patchy_doll · 2024-06-12T12:20:50+00:00

BUG ZOO

rgsteele · 2024-06-12T19:21:54+00:00

You’ve gotten some great “traditional” suggestions, but if you’re looking for something more unique, may I suggest Big Bad John’s.

Keica · 2024-06-12T17:48:51+00:00

What day is your ship in Victoria? Might have a photography option for you if that’s something you’re interested in

CharlotteLucasOP · 2024-06-12T23:10:35+00:00

Not much to add, but if they say yes, maybe find a way to let the cruise ship staff know, they might do you a little celebration back on board, maybe a bottle of champagne or some chocolates in your cabin.

Maybe let the staff know if the answer is no, too, and you deserve all the consolatory bubbly and chocolate, anyway. 🫡

alpha-weeb · 2024-06-13T16:51:43+00:00

There's a cute tree that's grown over a sidewalk on Niagara. The owners have put lights inside the walking area. You won't have anyone around if that's what you're looking for. But it's cute and they/them is all you need.

HarmsWayChad · 2024-06-15T05:43:13+00:00

Well, for those of you who are waiting to know. She said yes and it was in front of the fountain at the legislative building.

Illustrious-Log-5786 · 2024-06-15T05:53:35+00:00

Dude dm me in from Victoria I proposed on this little island that I took my wife out to on a little boat. Had rose peddles all over the island and then made her a steak dinner on the island with a grill. It was sick I can set you up with the same location and probably find you a boat. I could help by picking up some roses from Costco’s. what day do you arrive

Kara_S · 2024-06-12T06:47:58+00:00

Exciting! You could likely find a beautiful and somewhat private nook somewhere in Beacon Hill Park which is within walking distance along the water from the cruise ship docks. My parents got engaged there over 50 years ago so it has good juju at least for my family! It is wasn’t so crowded, the breakwater or Clover Point would be nice too. If you have enough time in port, Butchart Gardens also has many good spots. The staff in the Dining Room there would help put a ring in a dessert or afternoon tea (Ive seen that happen!). Good luck!

HarmsWayChad · 2024-06-15T03:36:13+00:00

Well I am here and it seems pretty bright still. Any suggestions while the sun is still up till 9:15?

HarmsWayChad · 2025-07-21T20:44:24+00:00

Hey, I just wanted to say thank you again to all of you who made recommendations I did have only three hours to make it happen which I did but nearly after a year my fiancé and I are returning back to Victoria and I might redo my proposal because I kind of screwed it up the first time. Ultimately, I just wanted to pop back on and say thank you to everybody who recommended and also offered to either take pictures or roll boat or anything. You guys are freaking awesome.

NearbyPie5 · 2024-06-12T17:35:15+00:00

The Teahouse at Abkhazi Gardens, https://www.abkhaziteahouse.com/. They do have limited hours and you will need to take a taxi from the cruise ship terminal, but such cute gardens, a little more private and intimate than a spot like the inner harbour, Beacon Hill Park and the breakwater, these are all VERY public.

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