Category Archives: Vancouver Island Images

Royal Roads – Meteorological Station

Posted on October 11, 2014 by Katherine

The Meteorological Station at Royal Roads is a bit of a mystery for me, as it looks like it is no longer maintained and would be incapable of collecting meteorological data. Although the station is situated on the shore of … Continue reading →

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Royal Roads – onto the lagoon

Posted on October 10, 2014 by Katherine

Some of the best views of the Coburg Peninsula and the Esquimalt Lagoon can be had from behind the Royal Roads boat house – it’s a rather sad area though to see the once busy docks that were full of … Continue reading →

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Hatley Park – the bridge

Posted on October 9, 2014 by Katherine

The Japanese stroll garden at Hatley Park was designed by Isaburo Kishida, a Ko-en (park) designer from Yokohama. Work on the garden began in 1909, with completion the following year. and now you know…

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Hatley Park – the lions

Posted on October 9, 2014 by Katherine

The lions at Hatley Park – one roaring, one sleeping…

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Hatley Park – Japanese Gardens pond

Posted on October 8, 2014 by Katherine

The pond in the Japanese Gardens at Hatley Park National Historic Site

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The Malahat – looking down

Posted on October 8, 2014 by Katherine

Looking toward Saanich, the Gulf Islands, and Mount Baker from the Malahat scenic lookout

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Nanaimo at night

Posted on October 8, 2014 by Katherine

Nanaimo at night – heading along the Harbour Front Walkway through Maffeo Sutton Park to Swy-a-lana Lagoon Park. Maffeo Sutton Park was named for two men – Pete Maffeo was a Nanaimo mayor and ice cream shop owner who was … Continue reading →

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Craig Bay – Wall Beach

Posted on October 7, 2014 by Katherine

Beautiful in colour Wall Beach is one of my favourite ocean spots along highway 19A – the views across Georgia Strait from Craig Bay and into Northwest Bay are wonderful. More images in a Facebook album Beautiful in black … Continue reading →