The famous Empress Hotel

Day Nine

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June 24th 2011
This was an eventful day. We got up early, packed and were picked up by a bus that would get us to Victoria, B.C. After meandering around the city picking up passengers, the bus went to the boat terminal and actually drove on to a massive boat that holds 2,000 people and over 400 vehicles including buses and 18 wheelers. It was huge! Once on, we got off the bus and walked around the boat. They ... read more

North America » United States

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Britain's American colonies broke with the mother country in 1776 and were recognized as the new nation of the United States of America following the Treaty of Paris in 1783. During the 19th and 20th centuries, 37 new states were added to the origina... ... read more