Category Archives: Victoria

Beacon Hill Park Childrens Farm – Chickens

Posted on May 25, 2016 by Katherine

A nice chicken at the Beacon Hill Park Childrens Farm

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Sidney peacekeeping memorial

Posted on May 24, 2016 by Katherine

A memorial honouring Canada’s peacekeepers stands outside the Army, Navy and Air Force Veterans in Canada building in Sidney, British Columbia. The bronze statue was designed by local artist Nathan Scott. The memorial is an eight foot statue of two … Continue reading →

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RCAF 23060

Posted on May 23, 2016 by Katherine

RCAF Sabre 5 at the Army, Navy & Air Force Veterans Association, Sidney, B.C. RCAF 23060 Canadair F-86/CL-13A Sabre Mk. 5 is a Canadian built version of the North American P-86/F-86 Sabre Jet. Manufacturer: Canadair at Montreal, QC Construction Number: … Continue reading →

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Victoria – Point Hope Maritime

Posted on May 23, 2016 by Katherine

The 1200 metric ton capacity marine railway and full-circle transfer turntable at Point Hope Maritime ship yard, Victoria.

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Nanaimo in Victoria

Posted on May 23, 2016 by Katherine

HMCS Nanaimo at the Point Hope Maritime shipyard in Victoria

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Victoria – a sea of plaid

Posted on May 23, 2016 by Katherine

Massed pipes and drums as a preamble to the Victoria Highland Games

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Railway Monkey – MEC Victoria

Posted on May 23, 2016 by Katherine

Railway Monkey at MEC Victoria My little buddy Railway Monkey often travels with me – you never know where he will show up.

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Victoria – rainbow crosswalks

Posted on May 23, 2016 by Katherine

A moment in time at the rainbow crosswalks at Pandora and Broad in Victoria

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Victoria – The Empress

Posted on May 20, 2016 by Katherine

The Empress  – gone are the iconic Empress sign and the ivy that covered the front

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Victoria – the gritty side

Posted on May 20, 2016 by Katherine

Victoria is not all flowers and beauty – there is a gritty side that many wish would go away, a side that is not likely to go away. The homeless are people that deserve better than they have, and they … Continue reading →

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