Category Archives: Victoria

The Empress at night

Posted on August 6, 2014 by Katherine

The mandatory night shots of the Empress hotel in Victoria BC. Shot from the lawns of the Provincial Parliament Buildings at the corner of Belleville and Government.

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A little gem located just off Superior Street behind the British Colombia Parliament Buildings, near the inner harbour in Victoria, B.C. I was wondering why this fountain was not coated with ice as it was a bitterly cold night for … Continue reading →

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Mt Tolmie

Posted on August 5, 2014 by Katherine

A few minutes on Mt Tolmie in Victoria – the view of Victoria, surrounding areas and the Gulf Islands is spectacular on a clear day, but it’s also nice on a foggy day such as this.

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James Bay – Dallas Road

Posted on August 5, 2014 by Katherine

Dallas Road, James Bay – one of the districts of Victoria where I have lived on and off over the years.

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Victoria – Gonzales Hill

Posted on July 23, 2014 by Katherine

The view from Gonzales Hill The Gonzales Observatory, and the wide view from the hill The two images above are linked to much larger versions…

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Gonzales Observatory

Posted on July 23, 2014 by Katherine

Gonzales Observatory – atop Gonzales Hill, Victoria

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MS Amsterdam

Posted on July 23, 2014 by Katherine

Holland American Line’s MS Amsterdam at the Ogden Point cruise ship terminal in James Bay. Builder: Fincantieri (Italy) 2000 (refurbished 2005) Class: R class, cruise ship Gross Tonnage: 62,735 Net Tonnage: 30,766 Dead Weight Tonnage: 7,327 Length: 237.0 m … Continue reading →