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Whiffin Spit Christmas Tree
18 Dec 2017

Whiffin Spit Christmas Tree

by Crafty Gardener | posted in: British Columbia, Out and About | 21

  Whiffin Spit in Sooke, is a favourite walk of ours while visiting Vancouver Island, British Columbia. We are spending Christmas with out family in Langford this year.  Even though it is Christmas we are still doing lots of touristy … Continued

Sooke BC, Whiffin Spit
Ontario’s Oldest Municipal Government
11 Dec 2016

Ontario’s Oldest Municipal Government

by Crafty Gardener | posted in: Out and About, Through My Lens | 0

Wallbridge Village, not far from where I live is the home of Ontario’s oldest municipal government.  Although the building is no longer standing the land has been made into a memorial park.

W, Wallbridge village
Walking at Presqu’ile
20 Nov 2016

Walking at Presqu’ile

by Crafty Gardener | posted in: Out and About, Through My Lens | 0

A week or so ago we went for a lovely walk at Presqu’ile Provincial Park.  In early November they have their Christmas craft show and we take the opportunity to visit the show and then walk the beach and trails to … Continued

lighthouse, Presqu'ile Park
Canada’s Oldest Chinatown
10 Oct 2016

Canada’s Oldest Chinatown

by Crafty Gardener | posted in: British Columbia, Out and About, Through My Lens | 0

On a gorgeous day in September we visited Canada’s oldest Chinatown in Victoria, British Columbia.  Only the Chinatown in San Francisco is older. The grand entrance way, Gate of Harmonious Interest, over the street is spectacular to see.

Chinatown, signs, Victoria BC
The BC Legislative Building
2 Oct 2016

The BC Legislative Building

by Crafty Gardener | posted in: British Columbia, Out and About, Through My Lens | 0

On a gorgeous sunny day in September we decided to have an adventure on the city bus from Langford to Victoria, British Columbia. One of the places we wanted to explore was the Legislative Building.  On other trips we had … Continued

Victoria BC
Murchie’s, Since 1894
26 Sep 2016

Murchie’s, Since 1894

by Crafty Gardener | posted in: British Columbia, Out and About | 2

Did you ever enter a store and know right away you will really enjoy it?   The sights and smells as we entered Murchie’s was amazing.   This is a tea/coffee store in Victoria, British Columbia.   If only my … Continued

Munchie's, Victoria BC
Back in Ontario
24 Sep 2016

Back in Ontario

by Crafty Gardener | posted in: British Columbia, Out and About | 0

It has been awhile since I’ve shared any posts as we have been visiting our family in beautiful British Columbia.   The weather was gorgeous while we were there, only 1 real day of rain and a few early morning … Continued

signs, Victoria BC
Winging it to British Columbia
4 Sep 2016

Winging it to British Columbia

by Crafty Gardener | posted in: British Columbia, Out and About | 0

By the time you read this I’ll be finishing the packing and last minute details and by early week we’ll be heading for the airport to board a plane to British Columbia.  We are off to visit our family out there … Continued

signs, Victoria BC
The Tea Time Tree
28 Aug 2016

The Tea Time Tree

by Crafty Gardener | posted in: Craf-tea, Garden Projects, Out and About, Whimsy | 0

Saylor House, built around 1875 is a wonderful cafe in Bloomfield, Ontario with a lot of history.  Walking down the driveway takes you to the cafe in what was originally the drive shed.  Here you can sit and enjoy your meal inside or out … Continued

Bloomfield, craf-tea, craf-tea cups and pots, teacup tree
Enjoying Daycations
15 Jul 2016

Enjoying Daycations

by Crafty Gardener | posted in: Out and About | 0

We’ve been enjoying the summer weather and getting out and about.  For Five on Friday I’m sharing five of the fun places we have been to over the few months .  

Niagara Falls, Ottawa, UnconVentional mOOse
Out and About During March
30 Mar 2016

Out and About During March

by Crafty Gardener | posted in: Out and About, Through My Lens | 0

March came in lovely and March is leaving with a rainy day.  In between the weather was changeable from ice storms to snow to rain and some nice warm days.  We took advantage when we could and got out and about … Continued

Canada Blooms, Seedy Saturday, Thrasher's
Getting Out and About
2 Mar 2016

Getting Out and About

by Crafty Gardener | posted in: Out and About, Through My Lens | 0

February has come and gone with very changeable weather.   We try to get out and about when the weather is nice and of course the camera is always a companion. One of the places we drive by and frequently … Continued

Frankford, Seedy Saturday, squirrels, The Birdhouse

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