Altho at our home, we try to drag this season of light out as long as possible, alas the city is now wrapping it up and taking down all the lights and decorations. I love Victoria at Christmastime; it’s even more magical to me than when it’s all in bloom the rest of the year. Here’s a few last glimpses from around my neighbourhood from an early morning walk a few days ago.
Spent the afternoon at the Royal BC Museum yesterday; we haven’t been there is years! For those of you in Victoria, they are open by donation ($5 suggested) until January 9. There is an amazing Wildlife Photography exhibit on right now, as well as an exhibit of early printed maps. The real draw for me (as it was when I was a child) is the Modern History Gallery and its recreation of Victoria’s Old Town at about 1900. Throughout the Holiday Season, the Old Town is decked out in Christmas finery. I couldn’t resist taking a few snaps, most of which turned out fuzzy. I would highly recommend visiting this world-class museum if you travel to Victoria. Hope you all enjoy twelfth night and that you had a joyous Holiday Season; and Merry Christmas on Monday to those following the Gregorian Calendar!
A slightly fuzzy overview of the Old Town exhibit in the Modern History Gallery at the Royal BC Museum.
Stairwell leading to the old Hotel.
A decorated room in the hotel.
Always two of my favourite festive windows every year are at Rogers Chocolates on Government Street.
The front window at Fan Tan Gallery.
Festive vignette.
Cole the Christmas cat.
Our little branches and glass ornaments illuminated in blue-whit light.
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