Category Archives: Victoria

Pretty in blue – a classic car in Victoria

Posted on May 16, 2016 by Katherine

A beautiful classic Chevrolet Bel Air in front of the parliament buildings, Victoria

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Victoria – Ghost Bike

Posted on May 13, 2016 by Katherine

The ghost bike at the entrance to Chinatown in Victoria commemorates a 73-year-old cyclist that was killed after a collision with a commercial truck at Fisgard and Government streets.

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Wave Venture

Posted on January 14, 2016 by Katherine

Wave Venture at the Victoria Cruise Ship Terminal

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Seaspan Raven

Posted on January 14, 2016 by Katherine

Seaspan Raven at the Victoria Cruise Ship Terminal Built: 2009, Sanmar Denixcilik Makina, Istanbul, Turkey Gross Tonnage (t) : 441.00 Net Tonnage (t) : 132.00 Construction Material : STEEL Vessel Length (m) : 26.17 Vessel Breadth (m) ; 12.60 Vessel … Continue reading →

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Seaspan Commodore

Posted on January 14, 2016 by Katherine

Seaspan Commodore at the Victoria Cruise Ship Terminal Built: 1974, Vancouver Ship Yards, North Vancouver Gross Tonnage (t): 667.00 Net Tonnage (t): 200.00 Construction Material: Steel Vessel Length (m): 40.38 Vessel Breadth (m): 10.92 Vessel Depth (m): 6.00 Speed (knots): … Continue reading →

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Victoria at night – an empty store

Posted on January 11, 2016 by Katherine

An empty store that was once home to a vibrant business – an increasingly common sight in downtown Victoria.

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Victoria at night – The alley

Posted on January 11, 2016 by Katherine

One of many alleyways in Victoria

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Victoria at night – The empress

Posted on January 11, 2016 by Katherine

Exterior renovations underway at The Empress – Victoria

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Victoria – Street art

Posted on January 11, 2016 by Katherine

Street art off Cook Street in Victoria

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Victoria – Zenith

Posted on December 17, 2015 by Katherine

Zenith and a few lesser known vessels in Victoria’s inner harbour Zenith was the dream of a US businessman, who unfortunately passed away six months prior to the completion. The yacht was launched at a final cost of $41 million … Continue reading →

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