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Gonzales Hill

Posted on December 1, 2014 by Katherine

Overlooking Juan de Fuca Strait from Gonzales Hill

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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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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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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 →

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