Tag Archives: Victoria

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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The Empress at night

Posted on August 6, 2014 by Katherine

The mandatory night shots of the Empress hotel in Victoria BC. Shot from the lawns of the Provincial Parliament Buildings at the corner of Belleville and Government.

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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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Mt Tolmie

Posted on August 5, 2014 by Katherine

A few minutes on Mt Tolmie in Victoria – the view of Victoria, surrounding areas and the Gulf Islands is spectacular on a clear day,  but it’s also nice on a foggy day such as this.

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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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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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Fleming Beach – rock climbing

Posted on July 19, 2014 by Katherine

Esquimalt’s Fleming Beach at Macaulay Point is a popular spot for a bit of urban rock climbing practice

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Victoria – artistry

Posted on July 19, 2014 by Katherine

A beautiful bike rack in Victoria

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Geese and goslings

Posted on July 19, 2014 by Katherine

Geese and goslings at Harling Point, Victoria

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