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23 Oct 2016

The Esquimalt Lagoon

by Crafty Gardener | posted in: British Columbia | 0

One of our most favourite places to visit when in British Columbia is the Esquimalt Lagoon. This salt water lagoon by the Royal Roads University is a bird sanctuary for migrating birds and also a wildlife refuge area.

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.

5 Oct 2016

Sandpipers

by Crafty Gardener | posted in: Birds, British Columbia, Lens Friends | 0

One of the shore birds we saw while walking the beaches in September in British Columbia was the sandpiper. At first I thought these are the least sandpipers as they were fairly small, but they could be sanderlings which also look … Continued

2 Oct 2016

The BC Legislative Building

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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

29 Sep 2016

From the Upper Balcony

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When is a balcony a deck? or vice versa? While in British Columbia I did a lot of photo taking from the second level balcony. But it had stairs that went to the backyard, so does that make it … Continued

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

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

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

16 Feb 2016

The Harbour Ferries

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

On our visits to British Columbia one of the things we love to do is take a ride on the harbour ferries or taxis. This is the best way to see the harbour and all the surrounding sights.