Tag Archives: art

A totem pole

Posted on July 6, 2017 by Katherine

A totem pole – Brown’s Bay

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Swartz Bay Killer Whale

Posted on November 7, 2016 by Katherine

Killer Whale at the BC Ferries terminal in Swartz Bay Although there are many similar pieces of work in Victoria and Vancouver, you don’t hear much about them anymore, or why they were created.

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Nanaimo – the big salmon

Posted on October 19, 2016 by Katherine

Salmon carving at the Brechin Boat Ramp, Nanaimo The salmon is a chainsaw carving in yellow cedar, created in 1987 by Peter Ryan.

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Victoria at night – Inner harbour

Posted on October 11, 2016 by Katherine

The Empress and Victoria’s inner harbour

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Victoria at night – Confederation Garden Court

Posted on October 6, 2016 by Katherine

Located at the corner of Quebec Street and Menzies Street, Confederation Garden Court was created in 1967 to commemorate the centennial of Canada’s confederation.