Tag Archives: Victoria

Roger’s chocolates

Posted on July 11, 2014 by Katherine

The first Rogers’ chocolates were made in 1885 by Charles “Candy” Rogers in the back of his grocery store in Victoria, B.C. In 1891, Rogers expanded his chocolate operation to the company’s current heritage storefront on Government Street in Victoria.

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Victoria – CRD Square

Posted on July 11, 2014 by Katherine

A bit of Victoria as day fades into night, and CRD Square comes alive with water and light.

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The Janion building

Posted on July 10, 2014 by Katherine

Located at 1612  Store Street, the Janion Building was built in 1891 and his been boarded up since the 1960’s. Despite objections from some neighbouring residents, a proposal by Reliance Properties has been approved to convert the former hotel into … Continue reading →

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Michael Collard Williams

Posted on July 10, 2014 by Katherine

Michael Collard Williams was born in the County of Shropshire, England. He immigrated first to the sheep ranches of the Okanagan in 1950 and then eight years later to Victoria, where established boarding kennels in Langford and Central Saanich. In … Continue reading →

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The red octopus

Posted on July 10, 2014 by Katherine

The great big, bright red octopus at Cadboro-Gyro Park.

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James Bay – Community art

Posted on July 10, 2014 by Katherine

Some of the art work that adorns the James Bay Community Centre and James Bay Community School.

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The Oak Bay pianos

Posted on July 10, 2014 by Katherine

Three painted and playable pianos were situated across Oak Bay as part of a temporary public art installation. The project was spearheaded by Oak Bay’s Arts Laureate and was planned to last through July and August.  Take an artsy amble … Continue reading →

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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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The inner harbour, aka James Bay

Posted on July 9, 2014 by Katherine

  Mandatory shot of the inner harbour aka James Bay. I managed to avoid having the Coho or a pickle boat (harbour taxi) or a banana boat (harbour taxi) in the picture.

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Juan Francisco de la Bodega y Quadra

Posted on July 9, 2014 by Katherine

  Juan Francisco de la Bodega y Quadra – Belleville Street, Victoria. Just who is Juan Francisco de la Bodega y Quadra? Good question. In 1792, the Spanish explorer Bodega wrote in his journal: I have therefore named this land…The … Continue reading →

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