Royal BC Museum

I have been going for early morning walks lately. Well, early being 8:30/9 am. When it’s warmer and lighter earlier, I hope to make it out by 7:30. There is a quality to early morning downtown; an atmosphere and attitude to the day which is so lovely. These foggy shots were taken last Sunday morning around the Inner Harbour.

The Inner Harbour, victoria BC. The Legislature buildings almost completely obscured by fog.

The Inner Harbour, Victoria BC. The Parliament Buildings (which house the Legislative Assembly for BC) almost completely obscured by fog.

Stairs to the lower causeway with the legislative buildings.

Stairs to the lower causeway with the Parliament Buildings.

The revamped Steamship Terminal, formerly the home of the Wax Museum, now hosts The Robert Bateman Centre, a restaurant, and a coffee shop.

Looking back towards the Empress Hotel and my way home.

An early bloom of pink; the Royal BC Museum in the background.

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.

Foggy January morning