A few random shots from Victoria BC in the heat of July. Taken last week when we went for a long walk for my birthday.
Looking out towards the Inner Harbour from the corner of Government and Belleville.
The view from a bench we frequent near The Inn at Laurel Point. The Coho ferry from Port Angeles is arriving.
Just a few of the beautiful roses in the beds around the the Legislative Buildings.
A beautiful summer day today. Spent a bit of time sitting on the beach on Dallas Drive looking out across the straight at the Olympic Mountains in Washington State. Wishing all our American friends and followers a Happy Independence Day!
The Olympic Peninsula viewed from Victoria BC.
Colourful paragliders on Dallas Drive, Victoria BC.
Little bird bathing in one of the fountains in Centennial Square near Chinatown, Victoria BC.
With all the trees in full leaf and the roses beginning to bloom, it feels like Victoria is ready for another tourist season. The harbour is bustling with boats and the cruise ships are back in full force. Wishing everyone a happy summer of travel!
The Inner Harbour, just below the Parliament Buildings, home to the BC Legislative Assembly.
Our Inner Harbour is truly multi-use with the Coho car ferry to Port Angeles, float plane service to Vancouver and other BC locations, the Victoria Clipper high-speed ferry to Seattle as well as the harbour ferries, yachts and sail boats, and even recreational users like these kayakers. Around its edges one can find many attractions and restaurants.
The little harbour ferries connect pedestrians with many points around the city.
The cruise ship terminal at Ogden Point; one in and another arriving.
Victoria has a lot of festivals all through the summer. July had Jazz, Busker’s and Ska Festivals as well as several other food and music events. In August we’ve already had the Dragonboat Festival, Indian Festival (Mela), Fibrations Celebration of Fibre Artists and Flamenco Festival, with the Accordion festival in full swing this week and Fringe coming up next week. September hosts two of our biggest festivals The Great Canadian Beer Fest, September 6 and 7, and Rifflandia Music Festival September 12–15. Here are some pics I shot this weekend: a couple artsy shots from the Flamenco Fest and some good shots of the Lion Dance which was presented yesterday in my neighbourhood by the Wong Sheung Hung Fat Kung Fu Club to mark the anniversary of the Chinese Freemasons.
What a lovely walk we took for the first day of summer. This beautiful lily graces the fish pond at The Parkside on Humboldt Street, Victoria BC.
A few nights ago we spent the evening with a lovely friend. She laid out the most exquisite assortment of snacks and delicious sangria. The weather was fine so we were able to sit outside on her shady back patio and soak in the summer ambiance.
Roasted red pepper spread with pita and an amazing lemony boursin cheese and goat cheese spread with blueberries.
A delicious spicy dip with fresh summer vegetables.
Baked bacon-wrapped dates, a sweet and salty extravaganza!
Our delightful hostess, Annie.
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