Category Archives: Victoria

Unplugged music – James Bay Market

Posted on July 14, 2014 by Katherine

  A bit of unplugged acoustic music at the James Bay market

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Dandy

Posted on July 13, 2014 by Katherine

I saw this box and thought of an acquaintance who frequently uses the phrase “that’s just dandy” to dismissively and condescendingly describe that which she does not approve of – usually because it was not her idea. While George Bryan … Continue reading →

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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 – Dallas Road

Posted on July 11, 2014 by Katherine

Dallas Road near Ogden Point in James Bay

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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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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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