Category Archives: Vancouver Island

On the ramp – CC-115 Buffalo

Posted on July 12, 2014 by Katherine

RCAF CC-115 Buffalo from 442 Transport and Rescue Squadron at 19 Wing preparing to depart on a SAR mission.

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Victoria – Harbour Air

Posted on July 11, 2014 by Katherine

The Harbour Air floats in Victoria’s Inner Harbour Dehavilland DHC-3

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James Bay community book box

Posted on July 11, 2014 by Katherine

A community book box in James Bay

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Johnston Street bridge replacement

Posted on July 11, 2014 by Katherine

Work in progress for the Johnston Street bridge replacement, Sadly, the train bridge and the E&N station were victims of this project.

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Ogden Point

Posted on July 11, 2014 by Katherine

A moment captured at Ogden Point – viewing the breakwater from the cruise ship terminal.

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St Ann’s Catholic Church and Cemetery

Posted on July 11, 2014 by Katherine

St Ann’s Catholic Church and Cemetery Father Pierre Rondeault established a mission to the Cowichan Indians in 1858. In 1870 he built the old stone “Butter Church” on Comiaken Hill. He was forced to abandon that church in 1890 and … Continue reading →

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Roger’s chocolates

Posted on July 11, 2014 by Katherine

The first Rogers’ chocolates were made in 1885 by Charles “Candy” Rogers in the back of his grocery store in Victoria, B.C. In 1891, Rogers expanded his chocolate operation to the company’s current heritage storefront on Government Street in Victoria.

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Victoria – CRD Square

Posted on July 11, 2014 by Katherine

A bit of Victoria as day fades into night, and CRD Square comes alive with water and light.

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The Janion building

Posted on July 10, 2014 by Katherine

Located at 1612  Store Street, the Janion Building was built in 1891 and his been boarded up since the 1960’s. Despite objections from some neighbouring residents, a proposal by Reliance Properties has been approved to convert the former hotel into … Continue reading →

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Gonzales Hill

Posted on July 9, 2014 by Katherine

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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