Author Archives: Katherine

Bull kelp

Posted on July 17, 2014 by Katherine

Bull kelp aka sea onions, at Botanical Beach

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Victoria – Chinese Cemetery

Posted on July 16, 2014 by Katherine

In 1903 the Chinese Consolidated Benevolent Association purchased 3.5 acres of land at Harling Point and established the Chinese Cemetery. The cemetery was traditionally  used as a temporary repose before final interment in China, a pattern which reflected the desires … Continue reading →

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Harling Point

Posted on July 16, 2014 by Katherine

A view of the Olympics and Juan de Fuca Strait at Harling Point, Oak Bay.

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Ogden Point – Carnival Miracle

Posted on July 16, 2014 by Katherine

The Carnival Miracle at Ogden Point The Carnival Miracle is a Spirit class cruise ship: Built: 2004 Builder: Kværner Masa-Yards, Helsinki,Finland Tonnage: 88,500 GT Length: 294 m Beam: 32 m Draft: 8 m Decks: 12 decks Engines: Six diesel engines … Continue reading →

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Helijet

Posted on July 16, 2014 by Katherine

Helijet Bell 206L-1 at Ogden Point.

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Victoria – where it used to be

Posted on July 16, 2014 by Katherine

The Undersea Gardens used to be at the end of this jetty

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Yellow

Posted on July 16, 2014 by Katherine

Yellow flowers in the fields at Macaulay Point Park

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Selkirk Trestle

Posted on July 15, 2014 by Katherine

Selkirk Water extends northwest from the Point Ellice Bridge to Chapman Point. The Galloping Goose Regional Trail traverses Selkirk Water on a bridge known as the Selkirk Trestle that was originally built by the Canadian National Railway. The 300-metre long … Continue reading →

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Derelict boats on the Gorge

Posted on July 15, 2014 by Katherine

Victoria is pushing ahead with bylaw changes to prohibit overnight anchoring in the Gorge Waterway despite some councillors’ concerns that the move will eliminate recreational boating options. The city has been working to find a way to deal with about … Continue reading →

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Classic cars at Mount Washington

Posted on July 14, 2014 by Katherine

  A few classic cars at Mount Washington – Sunday 14 July 2014

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