As I walked along the Inner Harbour the other morning, I noticed how vibrant and eye-catching were the “Welcome to Victoria” flower beds along the lower causeway. The gardening staff of the city have chosen a very pretty yellow for the beds this year. It shines from a long way off!

Cheery flower beds welcome all our visitors!

All the lamp standards downtown are adorned with hanging flower baskets.

Closeup looking towards the historic Victoria Steamship Terminal – now the Robert Bateman Centre, a coffee shop, and a restaurant.

Welcome to Victoria detail.

And just for fun, flags outside the lobby of the Inn at Laurel Point, just a little further along my route.