There’s something undeniably magical about arriving in Victoria, the capital of British Columbia. Maybe it’s the way flowers spill from every hanging basket downtown, or how the harbor always seems to hold a parade of seaplanes, ferries, and sailboats. Or maybe it’s the quiet British charm that lingers in the tea rooms, bookstores, and gardens. Whatever it is—Victoria feels like a story you’ve walked into.

There are cathedrals... and then there’s Durham Cathedral. Built nearly a thousand years ago atop a rocky bluff overlooking the River Wear, this towering Norman masterpiece doesn’t just dominate the landscape—it commands your imagination. With its massive stone pillars, soaring ribbed vaults, and stories echoing through every corridor, it’s no wonder UNESCO called it one of the greatest monuments of European architecture.