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Victoria – lost tourist attractions

Posted on September 8, 2014 by Katherine

The inner harbour of Victoria – above, the former home of the Royal London Wax Museum, and below, where Undersea Gardens once was.

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Watching the watchers

Posted on September 8, 2014 by Katherine

People watching the buskers along Government Street in front of the Empress

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Confederation Fountain

Posted on August 6, 2014 by Katherine

A very cold night at the Confederation Fountain on Menzies Street, across from the British Columbia Parliament Buildings in Victoria, BC. Ice… –5° Celsius and winds from the northeast at 40. That’s a nasty wind chill. The wall behind the … Continue reading →

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Centennial Fountain

Posted on August 6, 2014 by Katherine

A little gem located just off Superior Street behind the British Colombia Parliament Buildings, near the inner harbour in Victoria, B.C. I was wondering why this fountain was not coated with ice as it was a bitterly cold night for … Continue reading →

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Ogden Point – choices

Posted on July 19, 2014 by Katherine

A multitude of choices for visitors to Victoria as they disembark at the Ogden Point cruise ship terminal

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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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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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Unplugged music – Market Square

Posted on July 14, 2014 by Katherine

A bit of unplugged acoustic music at Market Square

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Unplugged music – James Bay Market

Posted on July 14, 2014 by Katherine

  A bit of unplugged acoustic music at the James Bay market

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Victoria – two icons

Posted on July 9, 2014 by Katherine

The Empress and double decker busses – neither are new, but that’s part of the charm of Victoria. It was amazing that I managed to get a car free shot across Government Street at noon…

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