Big fat cherry blossoms cover the boulevards like a pink frost; native camas engulf the wild places; rhododendrons and azaleas create walls of beauty – these are more of the colours of a west-coast spring in Victoria BC.
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A few days ago was pretty much like a summer’s day here on the west coast. I had a little walk through Beacon Hill Park and found many flowers and so many shades of the brightest greens.
Beautiful Beacon Hill Park, Victoria BC Canada.
Yellow, purple, pink and white! South Park School is in the background.
Shooting star!
I love, love, love this colour of rhododendron.
Pretty little daisies.
The horse chestnut trees are also now blooming. So majestic.
Had a wonderful walk in Saanich with friends yesterday and found ourselves walking through Playfair Park. This park is quite famous in Victoria for its impressive collection of rhododendrons. The rhodos were just at their end stages, but the entire park is worth a visit; a quiet oasis of loveliness. A portion of the park is also being restored as a Garry Oak ecosystem.
It’s been drizzling the last few days so thought I’d post some pics from finer days last week.
One of our local SALTS training vessels with the magnificent Olympic peninsula behind.
Beacon Hill Park in Victoria BC: every week brings new colours, ever-changing landscapes to explore. I’m looking forward to some summer picnics this year.
Fields of unending camas.
Another lovely prospect in Beacon Hill Park, camas creating a purple hue through the meadow.
Found this glorious Rhododendron while running an errand. I thought their season had ended, but this one was still in its full splendor.
The first California poppies we’ve see this year.
The first wild rose we see along Dallas Road. The scent is magnificent!
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