I can't imagine this area without all the hustle and bustle of tourists and traffic. As you can see in the daytime photo, it's colourful and busy and I am here for it. Even if you have been here before (which I have), there is always something new to see. It's interesting being here as an adult with my son compared to when I went as a kid/teen with my family. A whole different experience!
At night the view from our hotel across the harbour was outstanding! You can see Parliament all lit up and the building next to it, which was lit up for Pride, was Madame Tussauds Wax Museum when I was younger (closed in 2010). Originally though, it was the Canadian Pacific Railway Steamship Terminal, constructed in 1924 and is now on the Canadian Register of Historic Places. It currently houses the Robert Bateman Centre.
It's easy and enjoyable (and I recommend it) to walk everywhere but for something different, try the water taxi! It stops at various points in the Inner Harbour and beyond. The one we were on was green, earning it the nickname of 'pickle boat'.
I love Victoria! It's been a few years now since I've been and I'm itching to go again! I heard that the Robert Bateman Art Museum went in where Madame Tussaud's used to be but I haven't had a chance to check that out yet.
ReplyDeleteHi Debra, yes you are right! I meant to add that...will edit my post! Thanks.
DeleteMy daughter took her university in Vic for 10 years. So the rest of the family went often to visit. Even bought a house in Sooke, then a condo in town for peeps to come and stay awhile. I spent one Winter there, and even took my birds along in the car … what a journey that was … crazy bird lady travelling the Malecon, then the Ferry ride … but everything went well and fun was had by all … Love, cat.
ReplyDeleteHi ^.^ How nice to have had a place there, would be hard to leave, especially to come back to our Alberta winters!
DeleteCertainly looks different from our state houses.
ReplyDeleteHi Adam, a few of our provincial parliament buildings look similar to this. I love the copper roof and can't imagine it not being green.
Delete...beautiful images of a beautiful city. A place that I need to visit.
ReplyDeleteHi Tom, it's a great place to visit and a nice mild climate...not sure why I live where it gets to -40C haha.
DeleteGreat photos of a beautiful place.
ReplyDeleteHi Marie, thank you! I need to visit your side of the country now!
DeleteI love that nickname, the pickle boat!! The night time parliament shot is very cool, I love how they light it up!
ReplyDeleteHi Rain! Our pickle boat driver was telling us she works there in the summer then goes to a ski resort for the winters, I don't think I could live that way but I bet she has lots of stories!
DeleteThat legislature building is quite a beauty.
ReplyDeleteIt really is, it's open to the public but we didn't go in. I could totally see it being the subject of one your blog posts!
DeleteBeautiful photos and a beautiful place. I love the night shot of the Parliament buidling and the first one with the lovely sky accompanying it. Nice shots, Jenn.
ReplyDeleteEnjoy your day!
Thanks Bill, I honestly think I am meant to live near the ocean. Instead I am in a landlocked town surrounded by mountains and prairie! haha
DeleteThe night shot is fabulous! My other half is out there right now visiting old friends!
ReplyDeleteThanks RedPat! It's such a fun place!
Deletethese are really beautiful, the nighttime shot is gorgeous!!!
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