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Complete 4-Day Itinerary for Ash, Mahnush, Elena (Age 6), & Shahla

August 3 – 6, 2026 (4 Days / 3 Nights)
2025 Rivian R1S Max Pack (410 mi Range)
The Parkside Hotel & Spa (Deluxe Suite)
Day 1 • Monday, August 3, 2026
Mercer Island → YVR Pickup → Steveston Lunch → Walmart → 5 PM Ferry → Victoria
Confirmed 5 PM Ferry
7:45 AM
Depart Mercer Island in 2025 Rivian R1S Max Pack (100% Charge). Drive north on I-5 N toward BC.
9:15 AM – 9:45 AM
Fairhaven Historic Village Rest Stop (Bellingham, WA — Exit 250 off I-5).
Grab coffee & pastries at Avenue Bread (⭐ 4.6) or Sirena Gelato (⭐ 4.8). Clean restrooms and 15-min stretch for Elena before border crossing.
+0.5 mi / 2 mins detour off I-5
11:45 AM
Arrive at YVR Airport Cell Phone Waiting Area / Arrivals.
11:50 AM – 12:30 PM
Pick Up Shahla at YVR Arrivals Curb. Flair Airlines Flight F8605 lands at 11:50 AM from Toronto YYZ (Booking T8EBMT).
12:45 PM – 2:15 PM
Sit-down Lunch at Anar Persian Cuisine (Steveston Village, Richmond — ⭐ 4.5).
Relaxed 1.5-hour Persian feast enjoying fire-grilled Joojeh/Koobideh kebabs, saffron rice, Tahdig, and fresh Persian tea.
+5 mi / 10 mins detour off highway
2:35 PM – 3:35 PM
Grocery Shopping Stop: Walmart Supercentre Tsawwassen Commons (5143 Canoe Pass Way, Delta, BC — ⭐ 4.2).
Stock up on fresh fruit, snacks, beverages, water, and suite grocery supplies right off Hwy 17 (literally 3 miles / 5 mins before ferry entrance!).
+0.3 mi / 2 mins detour off Hwy 17
3:45 PM – 4:15 PM
Check in at Tsawwassen Ferry Terminal for reserved 5:00 PM BC Ferries vehicle booking.
5:00 PM – 6:35 PM
BC Ferries Crossing (Tsawwassen to Swartz Bay). Enjoy sunset views of Gulf Islands & marine wildlife deck walk with Elena.
7:15 PM
Check-in at The Parkside Hotel & Spa (810 Humboldt St, Victoria). Unpack & store groceries in suite kitchen.
7:30 PM
Park Rivian at Broughton Street Parkade (735 Broughton St — 3 mins walk). Pay ~$2.50 for 7:30-8:00 PM; overnight after 8 PM is FREE.
7:45 PM
Dinner at Red Fish Blue Fish (⭐ 4.6) on Inner Harbour dockside. Casual wild BC seafood.
Day 2 • Tuesday, August 4, 2026
Exploring Downtown Victoria, Royal BC Museum & EV Charging
Full EV Charge Day
9:00 AM
Plug in Rivian to FLO Level 2 EV Charger ($1.00/hr) at Broughton Parkade.
⚡ Rivian actively draws power for ~9.3 hours while you explore Victoria on foot, reaching 100% full battery (410 mi range) by ~6:20 PM!
10:10 AM
Beacon Hill Children's Farm — Goat Stampede! (⭐ 4.8)
Watch baby goats run to contact yard at 10:10 AM sharp! Pet farm animals. (Entry by donation, ~$20 CAD).
11:30 AM – 1:30 PM
Royal BC Museum & IMAX (⭐ 4.7)
Woolly Mammoth, First Nations gallery, & Old Town exhibit (~$108.80 CAD combo pass).
1:30 PM
Lunch at Frankie's Modern Diner (⭐ 4.5) — Retro diner atmosphere, great kids menu & free desserts.
5:00 PM
Fisherman's Wharf & Yellow "Pickle Boat" Water Taxis (⭐ 4.6). Explore floating homes, seals, & ice cream.
6:30 PM
Dinner at Pagliacci's (⭐ 4.6) — Famous Victoria Italian pasta & focaccia bread.
Day 3 • Wednesday, August 5, 2026
Excursion to Butchart Gardens & Malahat SkyWalk
Top Scenic Day
9:30 AM – 12:30 PM
The Butchart Gardens (⭐ 4.8). Drive 100% charged Rivian 30 mins north.
Sunken Garden, Rose Garden & Rose Carousel ride for Elena! (~$130 CAD group cost).
2:00 PM – 3:30 PM
Malahat SkyWalk (⭐ 4.7).
10-story timber spiral tower, skywalk netting, & 84-ft spiral slide ride down! (~$133.80 CAD group cost).
6:30 PM
Dinner at Flying Otter Grill (⭐ 4.5) on Belleville St Marina. Floatplane harbour views.
Day 4 • Thursday, August 6, 2026
Return Ferry, YVR Airport Drop-Off & Drive Home
Confirmed 12 PM Ferry
9:30 AM
Check out of Parkside Hotel. Drive to Swartz Bay Ferry Terminal.
12:00 PM – 1:35 PM
BC Ferries Crossing (Swartz Bay to Tsawwassen). Confirmed 12:00 PM reservation booking.
2:15 PM – 2:25 PM
Drop Shahla off at YVR Airport (Flair Flight F8610 departs @ 4:50 PM to Toronto YYZ).
4:00 PM – 4:30 PM
Skagit Valley Food Co-op & Cafe Pit Stop (Exit 226 off I-5, Mount Vernon — ⭐ 4.7). +0.8 mi / 3 mins detour off I-5
5:45 PM
Arrive Home at Mercer Island, WA.
Primary Parking Plan Save $55 CAD

Broughton Street Parkade (City of Victoria)

Located at 735 Broughton St (3 mins flat walk / 0.3 miles from hotel entrance).

Mon (Day 1 Evening): Park ~7:30 PM. Pay ~$2.50 CAD for 7:30-8:00 PM; 8 PM to 8 AM is FREE.
Tue (Day 2 All Day): Leave car parked continuously. Pay $12.50 CAD daily max.
Wed (Day 3 Evening): Return from excursion after 6/8 PM. Overnight parking is FREE ($0).
Thu (Day 4 Morning): Exit at 9:30 AM (approx. $3.75 CAD for 8:00–9:30 AM).
Total 4-Day Parking Cost: ~$18.75 CAD (~$14.00 USD)
Primary EV Charging Plan $1.00 / hour

Day 2 Full Charge at Broughton Parkade

2025 Rivian R1S Max Pack (149 kWh Pack • 410 mi Range).

  • Arrive in Victoria on Day 1 with 55%–60% battery (~230 miles range).
  • Plug in Tuesday morning (9:00 AM) to FLO Level 2 Charger ($1.00/hr).
  • Rivian draws power for ~9.3 hours while exploring Victoria by foot, reaching 100% full (410 miles) by ~6:20 PM with zero idle fee stress!
  • Total Day 2 EV Charging Cost: ~$11.00 CAD (~$8 USD).
100% Charge for Day 3 Excursions & Drive Home!

🏨 Hotel & Accommodation Billing

The Parkside Hotel & Spa • Expedia Itinerary 73459335096454

Item / Fee Billing Details Status
Deluxe 1-Bedroom Suite (3 Nights) $269.84 USD / night Pre-paid Expedia
Taxes & Property Fees $143.43 USD total Pre-paid Expedia
Total Pre-Paid Expedia Receipt $950.07 USD Paid in Full
Broughton Parkade (Primary Parking) $12.50 CAD / 24 hrs max ~$18.75 CAD total for trip
Hotel Garage (Alternative Parking) $22.00 CAD + tax / night On-site alternative ($73.92 CAD)
🇮🇷 Anar Persian Cuisine ⭐ 4.5

Steveston Village, Richmond, BC (Directly on YVR to Ferry Route)

Authentic Persian fire-grilled Joojeh & Koobideh kebabs, saffron rice, Tahdig, and fresh Persian tea. Relaxed 1.5-hour sit-down lunch scheduled for Day 1!

+5 mi / 10 mins detour off highway
🐟 Red Fish Blue Fish ⭐ 4.6

Inner Harbour Dockside, Victoria

Iconic dockside eco-seafood served out of upcycled shipping containers. Casual outdoor seating right on the harbour—fun for kids!

🍝 Pagliacci's ⭐ 4.6

Downtown Victoria

High-energy Victoria Italian favorite famous for homemade pasta, legendary focaccia bread, and warm family atmosphere.

🥞 Frankie's Modern Diner ⭐ 4.5

Government St, Victoria

Retro diner vibe with dedicated kids menu and complimentary kid desserts for Elena.

1. The Butchart Gardens ⭐ 4.8

Brentwood Bay, BC • 30 mins north of Victoria

World-renowned 55-acre floral display, Sunken Garden, Rose Garden, and handcrafted Rose Carousel ride for Elena.

Estimated Cost: approx. $130 CAD / $95 USD for group
2. Beacon Hill Children's Farm ⭐ 4.8

Beacon Hill Park, Victoria • 10 mins walk from hotel

Famous 10:10 AM baby goat stampede and interactive petting zoo for Elena!

Entry by Donation (approx. $20 CAD / $15 USD)
3. Malahat SkyWalk ⭐ 4.7

Malahat, BC • 35 mins north of Victoria

Towering 10-story timber spiral lookout with skywalk netting and an 84-ft spiral slide ride down!

Estimated Cost: approx. $133.80 CAD / $98 USD for group
4. Royal BC Museum & IMAX ⭐ 4.7

Inner Harbour, Victoria • 5 mins walk from hotel

Interactive Woolly Mammoth exhibit, First Nations gallery, walkable Old Town, and IMAX theatre.

Estimated Cost: approx. $108.80 CAD / $80 USD for group

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