Category Archives: Victoria

Michael Collard Williams

Posted on July 10, 2014 by Katherine

Michael Collard Williams was born in the County of Shropshire, England. He immigrated first to the sheep ranches of the Okanagan in 1950 and then eight years later to Victoria, where established boarding kennels in Langford and Central Saanich. In … Continue reading →

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The red octopus

Posted on July 10, 2014 by Katherine

The great big, bright red octopus at Cadboro-Gyro Park.

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The Red Dragons

Posted on July 10, 2014 by Katherine

My enjoyment of Victoria Pride was somewhat diminished (temporality) when an angry person stormed up to me, got right in my face, and started yelling that I could not take her picture, while at the same time trying to grab … Continue reading →

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James Bay – Community art

Posted on July 10, 2014 by Katherine

Some of the art work that adorns the James Bay Community Centre and James Bay Community School.

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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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Juan Francisco de la Bodega y Quadra

Posted on July 9, 2014 by Katherine

Juan Francisco de la Bodega y Quadra – Belleville Street, Victoria. Just who is Juan Francisco de la Bodega y Quadra? Good question. In 1792, the Spanish explorer Bodega wrote in his journal: I have therefore named this land…The … Continue reading →

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Gonzales Observatory

Posted on July 8, 2014 by Katherine

In 1914 the Paciﬁc Coast headquarters for the Dominion Meteorological Services, commonly known as the Gonzales Observatory, was built on top of Gonzales Hill to the designs of William Henderson, Dominion Government Architect for BC. Originally the building was constructed … Continue reading →