Category Archives: tourism

The red octopus

Posted on July 10, 2014 by Katherine

The great big, bright red octopus at Cadboro-Gyro Park.

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Two views from the top of Gonzales Hill, in Victoria. Both images are linked to larger versions that are 2000 pixels wide. You can view a 10,000 pixel wide version here. And you can view a 4,800 pixel wide … Continue reading →

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The inner harbour, aka James Bay

Posted on July 9, 2014 by Katherine

Mandatory shot of the inner harbour aka James Bay. I managed to avoid having the Coho or a pickle boat (harbour taxi) or a banana boat (harbour taxi) in the picture.

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Victoria – two icons

Posted on July 9, 2014 by Katherine

The Empress and double decker busses – neither are new, but that’s part of the charm of Victoria. It was amazing that I managed to get a car free shot across Government Street at noon…

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Gonzales Observatory

Posted on July 8, 2014 by Katherine

In 1914 the Paciﬁc Coast headquarters for the Dominion Meteorological Services, commonly known as the Gonzales Observatory, was built on top of Gonzales Hill to the designs of William Henderson, Dominion Government Architect for BC. Originally the building was constructed … Continue reading →

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Island signs – Circle Route

Posted on July 2, 2014 by Katherine

British Columbia Circle Route: Heritage Discovery, Coast Cariboo and Coastal routes.

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Victoria as it was – Pacific Undersea Gardens

Posted on June 23, 2014 by Katherine

The Inner harbour of Victoria, looking along Belleville Street toward toward the Steamship Terminal Building – until quite recently the home of Pacific Undersea Gardens, Victoria’s aquarium. Pacific Undersea Gardens originally opened in 1964 at the Oak Bay Marina – … Continue reading →