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Victoria, B.C. and Vancouver Island

I live in Cowichan Bay, B.C., which is located about 30 miles north of Victoria on Vancouver Island.  Victoria is located on the southern tip of Vancouver Island, which is the largest of British Columbia's 6,500 islands. It is a community of choice for its temperate climate, natural beauty and recreational sites.

Located in a sub-Mediterranean zone, Victorians enjoy the most moderate weather in all of Canada. Victoria enjoys an average of over 2,000 hours of sunshine yearly, and an eight month frost free season. Average annual rainfall is 26.2 inches (compared to over 50 inches in New York). The average monthly rainfall in winter is 2 inches and in the summer is less than 1 inch.

My Photogallery:

In addition to woodworking, another hobby of mine is digital photography.  Here are a few pictures I have taken around Victoria and Vancouver Island (unless noted), just scroll down and click on any thumbnail to show a full-size image:

Empress Hotel

A Victoria Landmark

Legislative Buildings

Victoria, B.C.

Inner Harbour

Inner Harbour with Legislative Buildings in the background

Swiftsure Yacht Race

Huge International Yacht Race (note: not my photo)

Cox Bay

Near Tofino on the West Coast of Vancouver Island

Sunset at Cox Bay

West Coast of Vancouver Island

Long Beach - Pacific Rim National Park

West Coast of Vancouver Island

Cox Bay - Near Tofino

West Coast of Vancouver Island

Cowichan Bay

Just down the road

Cowichan Bay

Near the boat launching ramp

Government St. - Tourist Area

Early morning - very quiet!

Juan de Fuca Strait

20 Miles across to Port Angeles in Washington St.

Mt. Baker

Across Srait of Georgia to Washington State

Malahat Viewpoint

View from the Malahat about 15mi. north of Victoria

Port Renfrew

West Coast of Vancouver Island

Real Cuban Cigars

a tobacconist shop - popular with tourists from U.S.

Our Backyard

looking toward the back of our home

Small Water Garden

pond with koi, goldfish and water plants

Pond and Patio

paving stone patio and watergarden pond

A very rare snow day

Usually gone within twenty-four hours

Same day

looking south towards Victoria

Our Dog Mo

Mo will be ten years old this year

Our Dog Molly at 8 weeks

Molly will be 2 this summer


 
 
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