Archives for posts with tag: spring

More delightful spring!

March 27, 2014 //

The weather has been mixed this week (today included the most beautiful cloud formations along with sun), but Monday was spectacular. We walked our usual route and even enjoyed some time sitting on the pebbles at the beach.

Koi in the pond at The Parkside; so pretty!

The daffodils are in full glory at Beacon Hill Park.

The fawn lilies are just beginning to bloom.

So peaceful to watch the waves and enjoy the warm sunshine.

All that spring ocean air made us hungry. Jackson’s Ice Cream is already open at Fisherman’s Wharf!

Tags beach view, Beacon Hill Park, daffodils, fawn lily, Ice Cream, Jackson's Ice Cream, spring, Victoria BC, west coast, west coast spring

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More signs of Spring

March 24, 2014 //

Big juicy magnolia blossoms on Fort Street.

Tags magnolia, magnolia blossoms, pink, spring, Victoria BC, west coast, west coast spring

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Long walk monday

March 18, 2014 //

It was such a glorious day yesterday, that we decided to make it a walk day. Our route took us through the neighbourhoods of Fernwood, Jubilee, the edge of Oak Bay and Rockland, where we spent a bit of time in the grounds of Government House.

Later in the spring and throughout the summer, the grounds at Government House will be full of beautiful plants and flowers. Yesterday we were content to see so many narcissus.

Ducks and fountain along a pathway through the gardens.

The view towards the front of Government House, the office and official residence of the Lieutenant Governor of British Columbia.

There is a gorgeous rock garden behind the house.

Looking south to Fairfield through the woodlands behind Government House.

Time for a treat: hot chocolates and snacks at Bubby Rose’s Bakery on Cook Street, near Fort.

Cherry blossoms on Meares Street.

Tags cherry blossoms, Government House Victoria BC, Hot Chocolate, narcissus, spring, Spring flowers, Victoria BC, woodland

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More signs of spring

March 12, 2014 //

Clematis armandii – beautiful and fragrant – in the back courtyard of our building.

Tags clematis, Clematis armandii, climbing vines, flowers, fragrant flowers, spring, west coast

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Same tree, very different day

March 10, 2014 //

Sun is shining this morning; beautiful, colourful morning! Here is the same tree from rainy Saturday, a couple different vantage points.

Beautiful pink blossoms with the Legislative buildings behind. Victoria is the provincial capital of British Columbia, Canada.

Beyond the blossoms: Inner Harbour, Victoria BC.

Tags BC Legislature, British Columbia, cherry blossoms, Harbour, pink blossoms, spring, Victoria BC, west coast

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Rainy Saturday morning, early spring

March 9, 2014 //

This was the view of the Inner Harbour yesterday morning. The Coho about to depart for Port Angeles WA and beautiful pink blossoms heralding the beginning of spring.

Tags cherry blossoms, Harbour, rain, rainy day, spring, Victoria BC, west coast

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February, for love and chocolate… and flowers

February 3, 2014 //

February on the south tip of Vancouver Island brings the promise of spring with early flowers. The snowdrops have been out for weeks now, and more blooms are bursting every day. Yesterday I spied this beautiful witch hazel:

Tags blooms, February, spring, Spring flowers, Victoria BC, west coast, witch hazel

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A few random shots from our ramblings.

May 18, 2013 //

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.