If you like nature, this is the place for you. Location is key and Lac Le Jeune is situated right at the lakeshore of the gorgeous Lac Le Jeune. Lots of birds, squirrels and chipmunks to enjoy. The owners of the hotel have put bird feeders everywhere, so you can enjoy those lovely creatures from upclose.

The rooms are spacious and a bit old fashioned. Beds were good and the bathroom was clean. The rooms don’t have airconditioning, only a ceiling fan. It wasn’t very warm during our stay, so we didn’t mind. It is a pity though that there is no refrigerator in the room. The hotel is far away from everything, would be nice to have a place to keep your drinks cool. There is no elevator, so you’ll have to carry your luggage up on the stairs.

We stayed in the hotel for three nights and on arrival promptly got offered an upgrade for our second and third night. We got changed to a room with a better view for the same price. Very thoughtful!

Staff is super friendly and will give you lots of tips where you can find wild life. We really loved our little canoo trip on the lake. I was very happy to be able to capture the beautiful loon on camera.

Breakfast and dinner are both outstanding. Very, very good. Options for dinner are limited, but very tasty. The breakfast buffet was lovely, with lots of different options to choose from. Really enjoyed all the fresh fruit. Tip: do try their blueberry pie. This was honestly the best I’ve had in my whole life.

Lac le Jeune Resort, Lac le Jeune Rd. off Coquihalla Hwy., 29 km southwest of Kamloops, Kamloops, British Columbia V2C 6B8, Canada

Stayed July 2015. You can find my review about Lac le Jeune Resort also on TripAdvisor. My scores: rooms 4/5, cleanliness 3/5, service 5/5.

An amazing trip over this gorgeous canyon. It is a pity that the ride in the cable car only lasts a few minutes.The suspension bridge gives you quite a view on the powerful currents of the Fraser river. The café was a disappointment though: mediocre food at best. My salmon chowder had way too much pepper in it and the fries were swimming in salt. There is also a huge touristic shop which we just skipped. We loved the exhibition about the fishing ways: really interesting, although it felt rather dated and could use a make-over.

I do have to say I found the airtram too expensive compared to the attractions on the other side of the canyon. The icecream was very nice, though.

Hell’s Gate Airtram, 43111 Trans Canada Hwy Boston Bar, Hope, British Columbia V0K 1C0, Canada
http://www.hellsgateairtram.com/
+1 604-867-9277

Visited July 2015. You can find my review about Hell’s Gate Airtram also on TripAdvisor.

Reallly loved this place. We had lunch here on a very rainy day, so unfortunately we had to sit inside. The terrace looked lovely though. The restaurant has the feel of a wooden mountain cabin.

I had the falafel wrap and my boyfriend went for the spicy chicken fettuccini. Both dishes were great. Really loved my wrap which came with a small salad. Everything was really fresh. Portions were more than big enough. We paid 50 Canadian dollar for our meal (tips not included).

The Hungry Chef Pizzas & Craft Beer, 140 Lillooet Avenue, Harrison Hot Springs, British Columbia V0M 1K0, Canada
http://www.thehungrychef.ca/
+1 604-796-2483

Visited July 2015. You can find my review about The Hungry Chef Pizzas & Craft Beer also on TripAdvisor. My scores: value 5/5, service 4/5, food 5/5.

I had heard so many great things about this restaurant, that my expectations were probably too high. Granted the food is ok, but really not exceptional. The dishes are very classic and presented without much imagination. Service is decent, but some small details are overlooked (for example, the cutlery wasn’t taken away after the first course).

I was a bit disappointed that they added a sugar cube to my champagne cocktail with brandy, but I guess that’s their interpretation of the recipe. The rusty nail my boyfriend ordered was really nice though. The wine was also nice.

During dinner a live band played some classics and some couples danced on the dance floor. All the tables are arranged around the dance floor. The music was a little bit ‘golden oldies’ for me and sometimes just a touch too loud. The atmosphere as a whole felt dated to me.

All in all we had a nice evening, although we felt the price was too high for the food served.

The Copper Room, 100 Esplanade, Harrison Hot Springs, British Columbia V0M 1K0, Canada
http://www.harrisonresort.com/dining/copper-room/
+1 604-796-2244

Visited July 2015. You can find my review about The Copper Room also on TripAdvisor. My scores: value 3/5, service 4/5, food 3/5.

To be honest, we left Harrison Hot Springs Resort with mixed feelings. Loved the hot pools, but the hotel itself feels dated and could use a make-over.

The foyer of the hotel is really bombastic and dark, not really my thing. Our room turned out to be a disappointment. The bathroom looked old and worn out and just wasn’t very clean (I found dark hairs on the floor everywhere). The wallpaper was old and dirty, the curtains felt like from another century and the bed was very small. All the furniture in the room had marks from heavy use and were clearly past their prime. The whole room could use a make-over.

The room did not have airconditioning, but the ceiling fan was enough to keep us cool (it wasn’t very warm when we stayed here). The room we stayed in was very noisy. You could hear every noise in the hallway and also the noises in the nearby rooms. The hotel has a strict policy that you should be quiet after 23u, which is totally understandable when your rooms are clearly not noise proof.

The breakfast was nice though, with lots of hot and cold options to choose from. Although I found a hair in the dried fruit the first day. Seems like unwanted hair is a bit of a problem in this hotel. I have to say I really loved the made to order omelet. The old man who made my omelet made me laugh by repeating the same joke over and over again to every customer that asked for an omelet. Love when somebody poors his heart and soul in his job.

I really loved the pools though. It was lovely relaxing in the hot pools during our stay. There were lots of people in the pools, but it never felt too crowded. The outside pools were beautiful. We enjoyed the view on the surrounding mountains. The hot pools were the mean reason why we stayed in Harrison Hot Springs Resort, so I’m glad they didn’t disappoint. I also got a pedicure in the Spa. The girl who took care of my feet was absolutely lovely and I was very happy with the result.

Harrison Hot Springs Resort & Spa, 100 Esplanade Avenue, Harrison Hot Springs, British Columbia V0M 1K0, Canada

Stayed July 2015. You can find my review about Harrison Hot Springs Resort & Spa also on TripAdvisor. My scores: location 5/5, rooms 2/5, service 5/5.

A must see when in Victoria. The architecture of the building is a reminder of the wealth of the British Empire. The interior of the British Columbia Parliament Buildings is stunning, with on top of that lots of information about the history of BC. An extra touch are the guides dressed as historic characters which tell you their personal story. We were honored to hear the story of Queen Victoria herself. Oh, and the visit is for free. So you can pop in for a short visit if you like.

British Columbia Parliament Buildings, 501 Belleville St, Victoria, British Columbia V8V 1X4, Canada
https://www.leg.bc.ca/content-peo/Pages/Tour-Information.aspx
+1 250-387-3046

Visited July 2015. You can find my review about British Columbia Parliament Buildings also on TripAdvisor.

My boyfriend and I had a very pleasant stay in this lovely hotel. Reception staff was super friendly and helpful. We felt right at home.

The hotel has lots of parking space, which is very convenient if you’re traveling by car.

Our room was beautiful, very spacious with a big tv, a fridge, a water cooker, a coffee maker and two nice big queen size beds. So much space! Beds were very good, slept like a baby. Bathroom was clean with lots of towels, and a bath and douche combined. I really like the art in our room, which showed some beautiful Canadian nature.

Location is key. The Embassy Inn is situated right in the historical center of Victoria. Just a few minutes walking from the BC parliament buildings en the beautiful harbour.

Breakfast was nice, with enough options to choose from (cereal, bread, scrambled eggs, bacon, pastries,…). Loved the scrambled eggs and the fresh fruit salad (went back two times for some extra fruit). You have to clean up your own table, but we didn’t mind at all.

Embassy Inn, 520 Menzies St, Victoria, British Columbia V8V 2H4, Canada

Stayed July 2015. You can find my review about Embassy Inn also on TripAdvisor. My scores: location 5/5, cleanliness 5/5, service 4/5.

We really had a lovely lunch at this restaurant. Really enjoyed the view from the terrace on the harbour of Victoria, although I noticed the wind screen needed some reparations. I ordered the Albacore Tuna and my boyfriend the Wild BC Salmon Wellington. Both dishes were really excellent. My tuna was cooked to perfection with a very good salad.

Wine is also very good, I tried two different BC wines. Service was super friendly. In total we paid about 100 dollarts for our meals, two glasses of wine en two beers. A little bit pricy, but we felt like we got our money’s worth. The combination of the good food and the lovely view, made this an unforgettable lunch.

The Docks, 1208 Wharf Street, Victoria, British Columbia, Canada
http://www.thedocksnow.com/cgi-sys/defaultwebpage.cgi
+1 250-360-1808

Visited July 2015. You can find my review about The Docks also on TripAdvisor. My scores: value 4/5, service 5/5, food 5/5.

This Vietnamese restaurant is really a treat. The food is excellent and the staff is very friendly. I also loved the interior decoration: a big round fish tank with beautiful fishes and some Vietnamese style artwork.

I sat on a comfy couch while deciding what to pick from the menu. My friend wasn’t sure either, but got guidance from the waitress who was very helpful.

I decided on the house special wonton soup with seafood. My boyfriend went for the pad thai, a lovely classic from the Thai cuisine. Food was served on heated plates and was absolutely lovely. Really enjoyed my wonton soup. There were lots of vegetables and seafood in it and the broth was tasty.

A thumbs up for the big toilets which were accessible for people with disabilities. When we asked for the bill, we got it immediately, together with a fortune cookie. Not really Vietnamese, but we’ll happily let that one slide. 😉

Vi La Palace really offers value for money. Food was delicious and we only had to pay 22,97 Canadian dollar, tip not included.

Vi La Palace Vietnamese Restaurant, 107-3240 Mt Lehman Rd, Abbotsford, British Columbia V4X 2M9, Canada
https://www.vilapalace.com/
+1 604-625-5555

Visited July 2015. You can find my review about Vi La Palace Vietnamese Restaurant also on TripAdvisor. My scores: value 5/5, service 5/5, food 5/5.