Archives for posts with tag: beach

2017 in Review: Summer

January 17, 2018 //

The summer of 2017 was perfect in Victoria! Lovely weather, and the city was alive with events and festivals of all kinds. Work life kept me very busy, but I made some time to enjoy the season.

We were honoured to be invited a second year to join friends for a big birthday party on Saturna Island. We had an amazing time! We rode our bikes again this year which was definitely part of the fun. Breezy Bay BnB is amazing!

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On the next weekend we had a quick day trip to Vancouver followed by the Victoria Pride Parade, which was so joyous and colourful.

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Of course, there were many long walks and some beach time with Annie. Another high fire season again this year in British Columbia, and more locally on Vancouver Island, brought some smokey days and eerie sunsets.

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And, of course, we rode our bikes! We had a few rides with friends which always includes a packed snack of tea and cake, and participated in the Tweed Ride which raises funds for Bicycles for Humanity.

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Tags beach, bicycles, bike ride, Pride Parade, Saturna Island, summer, summer time, sunset, Victoria BC, west coast

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Early morning walk to the beach

October 10, 2014 //

The mornings are cooler now which is delightful. Yesterday I went straight to the waterfront on Dallas Drive at the bottom of Government Street. A single crow watched me carefully in case I was carrying a muffin. Sadly for us both, I was not.

Tags autumn, beach, crow, Victoria BC, waterfront

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The gathering storm

September 5, 2014 //

On tuesday, we had the most incredible rain storm, or storms, as there was a spectacular one in the afternoon with thunder and lightening, plus a bonus evening downpour of epic proportions. I did not capture these, but instead, the gathering clouds and lead up. We had a lovely morning walk and were almost home when the first gentle drops began to fall. These were taken at the beach on Dallas Road, just below Beacon Hill Park:

Tags autumn, beach, storm, storm clouds, Victoria BC, westcoast

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Happy Fourth of July

July 4, 2014 //

A beautiful summer day today. Spent a bit of time sitting on the beach on Dallas Drive looking out across the straight at the Olympic Mountains in Washington State. Wishing all our American friends and followers a Happy Independence Day!

The Olympic Peninsula viewed from Victoria BC.

Colourful paragliders on Dallas Drive, Victoria BC.

Little bird bathing in one of the fountains in Centennial Square near Chinatown, Victoria BC.

Tags beach, Chinatown Victoria BC, Independence Day, Olympic Mountains, Olympic Peninsula, summer, Victoria BC

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Happy Earth Day

April 22, 2014 //

Here are some shots of our beautiful corner of this magnificent planet…

Big fluffy pink blossoms near the Art Gallery of Greater Victoria.

The gardens at Government House are coming to life.

The gardens at Government House are more colourful every day.

Little neighbourhood path in Oak Bay.

Very pretty shooting stars.

We walked through Oak Bay in beautiful sunshine down to the beach at Ross Bay. The view to the east was blue skies and warm…

… and the view to the west, cold and stormy!

Camas and bluebells.

A lovely group of yellow tulips growing in the long grass of a Garry oak meadow at Beacon Hill Park.

Mallard duck couple foraging at Beacon Hill Park (she has her head down, just in front of the male).

Tags beach, Beacon Hill Park, cherry blossoms, Earth Day, flowers, gardens, spring, tulips, Victoria BC, west coast

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Random summer wonderful…

July 9, 2013 //

A few shots from around our beautiful city on a gorgeous summer’s day.

The sweet smell of Buddleia flower; several large bushes behind St. Ann’s Academy.

Two families of Canada geese – two parents and two babies each – sunning themselves near Fisherman’s Wharf.

Lavender everywhere right now. This grouping in the planter boxes by the fish pond at The Parkside on Humboldt.

The wild sweet peas are in full bloom on the banks above the beach all along the Dallas Drive waterfront.

View to the beach through the sweet peas.

Sweet peas, detail.

The Japanese garden at the Inn at Laurel Point.

Tags beach, British Columbia, Buddleia flower, flowers, gardens, lavender, summer time, Victoria BC, wild sweet pea

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Perfect early morning beach walk

June 4, 2013 //

Such a beautiful morning at the Dallas Road waterfront. The ocean was calm and the Olympic Mountains were glimmering in the morning sun. Just after I took this, I met Fred the west-highland terrier and his human. Fred sat by my feet while I spoke with his human; I wish I had remembered to take his picture as he was so very sweet.

Tags beach, ocean, Victoria BC, walk, water front, west coast

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Cold, but beautiful, spring day…

March 18, 2013 //

Glorious sunshine and a biting, but refreshing, wind for today’s walk. Lots to see – flowers, birds, waves, dogs – all our favourites! Here are some pics:

The air is full of the scent of cherry and plum blossoms.

The air is heavy with the scent of cherry and plum blossoms.

It’s definitely the height of daffodil season; they are everywhere and abundant this year!

A trio of darling Hooded Mergansers.

A Great Blue Heron waits patiently for a meal.

Big waves and the water was a magnificent colour. A tiny bot of Ogden Point and the Sooke Hills in the background.

Big waves and the water was a magnificent colour. A tiny bit of Ogden Point and the Sooke Hills in the background.

A big brown dogs enjoys the beach with his human. Lots of frolicking canines of all shapes and sizes in the off-leash area too.

A big brown dog enjoys the beach with his human. Lots of frolicking canines of all shapes and sizes in the off-leash area too.

Tags beach, daffodils, Heron, Hooded Merganser, Sooke Hills, spring, Victoria BC, west coast

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Miscellaneous Fun Stuff

September 7, 2012 //

Went for one of our great long walks the other day and took photos of some fun things that we saw along the way!

Purple starfish!

Yum, wild blackberries!

Fun planter lush with colour.

Couldn’t resist taking a pic of this little well-worn beauty! The roof-rack full of vintage cases and baskets was the best!

Met this little chap, a Chihuahua/Boston Terrier cross apparently. He was very cute!

The wild sweet peas are still blooming creating a lovely pink tone along the cliffs on Dallas Road.

Tags beach, starfish, Victoria BC, vintage car, walking

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Walking adventure: Oak Bay to home

April 16, 2012 //

Another gorgeous spring weekend. Our friend Brad Pasutti was having an opening of his new work at Winchester Gallery in Oak Bay, so we hopped on the bus. Amazing paintings and a well-attended opening with red dots! After a while, it was time for coffee, but the delicious bakery (Ottavio) next door to the gallery was packed. So off we trundled into the depths of Oak Bay searching for sustenance. Luckily, not too far along, we found Demitasse Bakery Store on McNeill Avenue. Great little bakery-shop-deli-garden centre where we had a yummy snack. Then we wound our way through the side streets until we reached Beach Drive. Crossing into Fairfield we walked through the beautiful and peaceful Ross Bay Cemetery and then along the water, through the park and home. Wonderful delightful day!

Winchester Galleries Oak Bay location showing the work of Brad Pasutti until April 28; 2260 Oak Bay Avenue.

The Demitasse Bakery Store at 2164 McNeill Avenue, Oak Bay.

Plants to purchase at Demitasse.

Sweet little gate plaque in Oak Bay.

Hard to see in the pic, but the pink snow has begun. Delicate pink petals dance in the air and gather along the curbs. Another good wind will bring them all down.