Tag Archives: Victoria

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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In 1914 the Paciﬁc Coast headquarters for the Dominion Meteorological Services, commonly known as the Gonzales Observatory, was built on top of Gonzales Hill to the designs of William Henderson, Dominion Government Architect for BC. Originally the building was constructed … Continue reading →

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Victoria – Ogden Point

Posted on June 27, 2014 by Katherine

A dive course preparing for an open water lesson at the Ogden Point breakwater.

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Victoria – City Hall

Posted on June 27, 2014 by Katherine

The Victoria City Hall was recognized as National Historic Site of Canada in 2007. The building was built in three stages between 1878 and 1890.

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Victoria – Chinatown

Posted on June 27, 2014 by Katherine

The Victoria Chinatown district was designated a National Historic Site of Canada in 1995

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Victoria – Porter Block

Posted on June 27, 2014 by Katherine

Constructed in 1900, the Porter Block is a two storey, brick and stone building located at the northwest corner of Douglas and Johnson Streets. With rusticated stonework, decorative multicoloured brickwork, and cornice balustrades, the building is valued as one of … Continue reading →

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Victoria – Cross’ market

Posted on June 27, 2014 by Katherine

The former Cross’ Market at 1308 Douglas Street is now loft apartments.

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Victoria as it was – Pacific Undersea Gardens

Posted on June 23, 2014 by Katherine

The Inner harbour of Victoria, looking along Belleville Street toward toward the Steamship Terminal Building – until quite recently the home of Pacific Undersea Gardens, Victoria’s aquarium. Pacific Undersea Gardens originally opened in 1964 at the Oak Bay Marina – … Continue reading →