Grand Rapids herald. [volume] (Grand Rapids, Mich.) 1892-1959, 1893-02-26
Victoria the Gem City of British
Columbia.
ITS BEAUTIES AND RESOURCES
Professor s~en~b~rg's Interesting De-
scripsion ofthe Massive city That
Guards Puget sound.

Seattle. dispatch came from Victoria,
the queen city Of the Dominion. inviting
the editors OF the nation 90 continue
their journey upward and westward 10
the capital OF British Columbia. About
half Of the party accepted the invitation.
and the rest departed for their homes.
east and south. oyervarious routes. Ar
rangemenfs were made for the excursion
to Victoria The water ride Was voted.
and We left the port Of Seattle aboard
the magnificent steamer City of King
ston AT an early hour on the following
morning. The day was beautiful one.
and the ride on the Sound one 81 tho
most delightful events IL the coast trip.
Our first stop was made AT Port Town
send. city II several thousand inhab-
itants. Arriving at Victoria. We were
pleased Ia lind our English nelghnors
not whit behind their American oou-
sins in their hospitality.
Rode Around the City.
Carriages were in waiting and ride
around the beautiful old city was
greatly ENJOYED 10y all who were for.
tunnate enough 10 be among the favored
guests Many delightful drives radiate
in every direction, through cool.
shadowy forests. of almost tropical APP
pearance. About two miles above Vie
toria is the grand Esquimault Harbor.
A few 81 US. more eager for sights than
others. went up Ia inspect the immense
dry dock and the great war ships
stationed there. which comprise the
English squadron in the North Pacific
ocean. Tourists should not fail 10 visit
this spot of practical and useful interest.
The beauties of the semi tropical eli
mate of Vancouver's island are well
known to those who have been fortunate
enough Ia make a trip there. as are
those 81 the trip TO Washington's inland
sea. Puget Sound. With the white
peaks IL Mount Baker. 1900 feet, the
imperial cone Of Mount Rainier. or
Mount Tacoma. rising 10 hight al H.
40 feet above the sea tide. then Adams.
st. Helens. Hood. jefferson. Three Sis
tiers. Pitt. Shasta and others. from all of
which convenient points Of prominence
are visible In the Coast Range. and
number of which are visible from every
harbor and city as far south as San
Francisco.
Appearance OF Victoria
tltt'lfa II fdinfI ottt td-uitfittt III dD
pearance compared with the cities 81
Seattle and Tacoma. There are many
evidences, however. that the queen city
Of British Columbia is on the eve Of
regular American boom. We were
driven by tho castle IL the governor
general. the Dunsmuir castle and sew
eral other castles ard residences Of the
notables Of the capital city. One Of the
the more costly and striking residences
Of the most noted and weather. people
are inclosed with high fences. sso high
that the buildings and acknowledgements
are almost hidden from view; In some
eases entirely -.
Nature seems To have dropped the site
~ Victoria into most beautiful and in
wiling position and endowed II with
every attractive feature. If isot the
queen il IS the sister Of the queen. or
all the beauty spots none excel Vic
toria rock bound shore with It's scenic
features. Here. too. in Victoria. people
are within easy reach of all the details
81 civilization: here also. one finds good
society. and in the cheerful faces of It's
people look 81 friendly welcome which
makes the visitor feel at home.
4 HcaIthfuI Region.
There is no more healthful region OF
more beautiful scenery than on these
shores. The AIR Is almost intoxicating
with It's clearness and healthful tonic
effect. and the cool salt water hreezcs
from the Sound renders life beautiful
healthful. peaceful and rcstful- The
trip up the Sound seems quite as bcne
iicial a an ocean voyage and icss
dangerous.
Rich and varied are the attractions II
woods. waters and rocks. Victoria Ger
tainly has many different attractions. it's
scenery - romantic and beautiful. rs
game and fishing sports abundant. The
iptanisf. geologis.. naturalist aud tour
lst lind special interest 81 research here
Many things found are not seen else
where. The mulberry. capillairc blue
berry and moss cranberry are among the
great variety 81 small and hearty fruits:
the salmon. brook trout. the grouse and
reed deer are game. The many loyesv
walks. drives and water trips llv canoe.
rail or steamers. with the gathering ~
wild fruits. rasps. saekateons. goose
berries. strawberries. mulicrries. blue.
berries. granbcrries and wild flowers ar.
not fOund.in such pfufurion IA any other
spot. The gunner may seek eafils.e.
deer. bear. foxes geesc. ducks. snipe. rab
hits and oiher small game. the whole n
which would fll rich Till ~ varied
charm and exciting delight
The travellers in this country need no;
hsing provisions or other suprlisa. a. b.
can Secure everything suifatie - his
wants He who Be- fond q hunting and
fishing. can take his fsyori'e gun. his
trusty dog. rcd and tackle his hunting
suit and grif~acl: having all thes,
ueccessries. b. II fully equipped FOR Fun.
fan. tear and rtmancc Df TIE Sound
there are beautiful lakes. and rivers 70
fectlng their dark green borders ~
rcsfe. and bright. sparkling streams.
which are leaping from crag 20 cray
through their rough. romantic noun
tam p4ih~ay-. then Winning their Wav
through meadows green. ao,ng waving
grass and gram. travelling onward into
the sound. ard final csean home.
Beautiful VALLEYS.
There are beautiful Valleys and sym
metrirai hills. Which rise frr grace
fnily shaped mounds a. ffe iofty I~aks.
whose NANTES - snow bler,i ltaallfuii7
- TIE GUNNER eun with the green ter
iurs q the TIRE COVERED hills leiow sfsl
away n ln tie distance one can plainis
see Re grand oid Peak = Mount
Rainier. standing clear ani distinct
ezairst 'he distant skv. Which through
the clear Esenntain AZ looks asis twsrff
mites s4a1
fron tbs elevated spst ether snow
capped n<.an;ains - Ere proportions
arr tizsssie IN several di-effiPns TIE