Tag Archives: James Bay

Victoria – Beacon Drive In

Posted on August 27, 2014 by Katherine

The Beacon Drive In Arguably the best soft ice cream in Victoria, the Beacon Drive In is just up the road from the western terminus of the Trans Canada Highway, and across the road from Beacon Hill Park

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James Bay – Dallas Road

Posted on August 5, 2014 by Katherine

Dallas Road, James Bay – one of the districts of Victoria where I have lived on and off over the years.

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MS Amsterdam

Posted on July 23, 2014 by Katherine

Holland American Line’s MS Amsterdam at the Ogden Point cruise ship terminal in James Bay.   Builder: Fincantieri (Italy) 2000 (refurbished 2005) Class: R class, cruise ship Gross Tonnage: 62,735 Net Tonnage: 30,766 Dead Weight Tonnage: 7,327 Length: 237.0 m … Continue reading →

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Victoria – a trio of cruise ships

Posted on July 18, 2014 by Katherine

Vancouver Island images: Three cruise ships at the Ogden Point cruise ship terminal – viewed from Dallas Road

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Beacon Hill Park – Garry oaks

Posted on July 18, 2014 by Katherine

  Garry oaks (Quercus garryana) on the hill at Beacon Hill Park In 1843, Hudson’s Bay Company officers lined up two beacons on Mount Beacon to mark Brotchie Ledge. The western most beacon had a blue triangle and the other … Continue reading →

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Ogden Point – Carnival Miracle

Posted on July 16, 2014 by Katherine

The Carnival Miracle at Ogden Point The Carnival Miracle is a Spirit class cruise ship: Built: 2004 Builder: Kværner Masa-Yards, Helsinki,Finland Tonnage: 88,500 GT Length: 294 m Beam: 32 m Draft: 8 m Decks: 12 decks Engines: Six diesel engines … Continue reading →

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Victoria – where it used to be

Posted on July 16, 2014 by Katherine

The Undersea Gardens used to be at the end of this jetty

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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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