Tag Archives: Highway 1

Ladysmith – Government Wharf

Posted on November 16, 2014 by Katherine

Ladysmith Fisherman’s Wharf is a federally owned facility which was originally built as a fishing harbour for the areas commercial fishing fleet. The federal government managed hundreds of these harbours throughout Canada for many years up until 1998. After that … Continue reading →

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The Malahat – looking down

Posted on October 8, 2014 by Katherine

Looking toward Saanich, the Gulf Islands, and Mount Baker from the Malahat scenic lookout

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Whipletree Junction

Posted on August 5, 2014 by Katherine

7km south of Duncan, Whippletree Junction is a once thriving retail attraction that hosts specialty shops and restaurants within 14 restored buildings from original Chinatown buildings of Duncan. While this was a favourite stop when I was young, I drive … Continue reading →

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Saanich Inlet from the Malahat

Posted on August 5, 2014 by Katherine

Driving over the Malahat is a fact of life for residents of Vancouver Island as it’s the only practical way to travel between Victoria and just about anywhere north on the island.   This section of Highway 1, aka the … Continue reading →

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Beacon Hill flowers

Posted on April 21, 2014 by Katherine

Spring at Beacon Hill park – the colors of the flowers and shrubs always cheers me up… [fbalbum url=”https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.244547812335604.1073741981.123247217798998&type=3″ size=”187″]

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