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Did you know that Clover Point used to have a rifle range and during WWI soldiers used to practice firing there? Learn more and see old photos in our latest video. Link in bio.
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Did you know that Clover Point used to have a rifle range and during WWI soldiers used to practice firing there? Learn more and see old photos in our latest video. Link in bio.
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In August, 1956, 18-year-old Marilyn Bell, known as “Canada’s swimming sweetheart” set out to swim the icy Strait of Juan de Fuca. Her first attempt from Victoria ended just five and a half miles short of Port Angeles after nearly ten hours in 9-degree water. Watch our latest video (link in bio) to learn how this story ended and visit our website to find the location of this monument.
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In August, 1956, 18-year-old Marilyn Bell, known as “Canada’s swimming sweetheart” set out to swim the icy Strait of Juan de Fuca. Her first attempt from Victoria ended just five and a half miles short of Port Angeles after nearly ten hours in 9-degree water. Watch our latest video (link in bio) to learn how this story ended and visit our website to find the location of this monument.
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Thanks for following us. More adventures on the way!
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Thanks for following us. More adventures on the way!
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Finlayson Point in Victoria. I've just made some connections to the great folks that work at the City of Victoria Archives and the BC Archives. So expect to see more old photos in upcoming videos. New video up. Link in bio.
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Finlayson Point in Victoria. I've just made some connections to the great folks that work at the City of Victoria Archives and the BC Archives. So expect to see more old photos in upcoming videos. New video up. Link in bio.
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I read somewhere that this was a turret during war times. Is this true? Take a walk with me on Spiral Beach in Victoria. New video up. Link in bio.
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I read somewhere that this was a turret during war times. Is this true? Take a walk with me on Spiral Beach in Victoria. New video up. Link in bio.
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A fall stroll through a historic park that was established over 100 years ago. Thanks to the Friends of Dominion Brook Park Society for providing background info for our latest video. Link in bio.
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A fall stroll through a historic park that was established over 100 years ago. Thanks to the Friends of Dominion Brook Park Society for providing background info for our latest video. Link in bio.
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Did you know that Victoria has an architecture museum? New video up! Link in bio.

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Did you know that Victoria has an architecture museum? New video up! Link in bio.

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Hummingbird at rest
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Hummingbird at rest
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Lighthouse dreams
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Lighthouse dreams
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Saxe Point Park is always a good weekend escape.
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Saxe Point Park is always a good weekend escape.
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Visiting Mt Stephens Park in the Oaklands area. New video up. Link in bio. Oaklands is named for the gnarled Garry Oak trees that grow there. Native to southeastern Vancouver Island and the Southern Gulf Islands, this rare ecosystem has been greatly reduced by development. Today, less than five percent remains.
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Visiting Mt Stephens Park in the Oaklands area. New video up. Link in bio. Oaklands is named for the gnarled Garry Oak trees that grow there. Native to southeastern Vancouver Island and the Southern Gulf Islands, this rare ecosystem has been greatly reduced by development. Today, less than five percent remains.
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Have you been to Peacock Hill Park in Saanich? There are no peacocks but there are some great views. New video up. Link in bio.
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Have you been to Peacock Hill Park in Saanich? There are no peacocks but there are some great views. New video up. Link in bio.
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The sunrise from a few days ago. Good morning!
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The sunrise from a few days ago. Good morning!
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When thousands of salmon return. Our latest video is up. Take a look back on last year's salmon run in Goldstream Park. Link in bio
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When thousands of salmon return. Our latest video is up. Take a look back on last year's salmon run in Goldstream Park. Link in bio
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A grey day at Swan Lake but it's always a bright spot in my day when I visit. New video up with some interesting historical facts about this lake and nature sanctuary in Saanich.

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A grey day at Swan Lake but it's always a bright spot in my day when I visit. New video up with some interesting historical facts about this lake and nature sanctuary in Saanich.

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Learning from the land at Ross Bay's Native Plant Garden. I came across this garden after visiting the cemetery. New video up. Link in bio.

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Learning from the land at Ross Bay's Native Plant Garden. I came across this garden after visiting the cemetery. New video up. Link in bio.

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One of Victoria's star attractions. Have you been to Beacon Hill Park? New video up. Link in bio.
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One of Victoria's star attractions. Have you been to Beacon Hill Park? New video up. Link in bio.
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Take a stroll through Victoria's 2025 Festival of Trees benefitting BC's Children's Hospital. New video up. Link in bio.
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Take a stroll through Victoria's 2025 Festival of Trees benefitting BC's Children's Hospital. New video up. Link in bio.
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Merry Christmas 🎁⛄

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Merry Christmas 🎁⛄

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Did you know that Milner Gardens and Woodland in Qualicum Beach has a royal connection? Take a look at our latest video to learn more. Link in bio.
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Did you know that Milner Gardens and Woodland in Qualicum Beach has a royal connection? Take a look at our latest video to learn more. Link in bio.
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Take a stroll through Victoria's Gingerbread Showcase. New video up that includes photos from previous years. Link in bio. Merry Christmas!

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Take a stroll through Victoria's Gingerbread Showcase. New video up that includes photos from previous years. Link in bio. Merry Christmas!

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Taking a relaxing walk through Centennial Park in Central Saanich. New video up. Link in bio.

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Taking a relaxing walk through Centennial Park in Central Saanich. New video up. Link in bio.

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Enjoying some tea on a rainy Monday
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Enjoying some tea on a rainy Monday
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Chasing rainbows
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Chasing rainbows
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The 2025 truck parade rolled through town yesterday. Did you see it? Watch a recap on our YouTube channel. Link in bio.
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The 2025 truck parade rolled through town yesterday. Did you see it? Watch a recap on our YouTube channel. Link in bio.
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X marks the spot

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X marks the spot

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Thank you! Onwards and upwards. We're just starting to work on our Beacon Hill Park video. Stay tuned.
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Thank you! Onwards and upwards. We're just starting to work on our Beacon Hill Park video. Stay tuned.
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Did you know that BC almost left Canada? Watch our latest video on Portage Park in View Royal to learn more. Link in bio.
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Did you know that BC almost left Canada? Watch our latest video on Portage Park in View Royal to learn more. Link in bio.
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Who knew Nursery Hill Park was a thing? Take a quick stroll through it by watching our latest video. Link in bio.
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Who knew Nursery Hill Park was a thing? Take a quick stroll through it by watching our latest video. Link in bio.
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Taking in the views at Matilda Park in Colwood. It's tiny but mighty! New video up. Link in bio.
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Taking in the views at Matilda Park in Colwood. It's tiny but mighty! New video up. Link in bio.
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I saved a seat for you. Taking in the view at Finlayson Point.
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I saved a seat for you. Taking in the view at Finlayson Point.
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Uplands Park deserves to be on your bucket list. New video up. Link in bio.
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Uplands Park deserves to be on your bucket list. New video up. Link in bio.
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Have you been to Lokier Gardens in Oak Bay? It's a charming little place to take a break. New video up. Link in bio.
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Have you been to Lokier Gardens in Oak Bay? It's a charming little place to take a break. New video up. Link in bio.
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Missing Halloween and wanting to hear some spooky ghost stories? Why am I hearing footsteps behind me? Check out part three of our YouTube series on Ross Bay Cemetery. Link in bio.

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Missing Halloween and wanting to hear some spooky ghost stories? Why am I hearing footsteps behind me? Check out part three of our YouTube series on Ross Bay Cemetery. Link in bio.

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Did you know that Emily Carr is buried at Ross Bay Cemetery? Learn about her and other notable figures laid to rest here in part two of our YouTube series. Link in bio.

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Did you know that Emily Carr is buried at Ross Bay Cemetery? Learn about her and other notable figures laid to rest here in part two of our YouTube series. Link in bio.

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Ever wondered about the history of Ross Bay Cemetery? Check out part one of our three part series on YouTube where we cover some interesting facts including: When the city needed new trees for its boulevards, it often took clippings from those growing in the cemetery. As a result, many of Victoria’s trees today can trace their roots back to Ross Bay. Link in bio.

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Ever wondered about the history of Ross Bay Cemetery? Check out part one of our three part series on YouTube where we cover some interesting facts including: When the city needed new trees for its boulevards, it often took clippings from those growing in the cemetery. As a result, many of Victoria’s trees today can trace their roots back to Ross Bay. Link in bio.

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Goldie Park in Langford is more than just a playground. New video up. Link in bio.

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Goldie Park in Langford is more than just a playground. New video up. Link in bio.

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Take a walk along Millstream Creek Trail. New video up. Link in bio.
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Take a walk along Millstream Creek Trail. New video up. Link in bio.
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Watch our 100th video special! Link in bio.

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Watch our 100th video special! Link in bio.

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Taking a relaxing stroll through the community garden at View Royal Park. New video up. Link in bio.
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Taking a relaxing stroll through the community garden at View Royal Park. New video up. Link in bio.
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Exploring Kitty Islet in Oak Bay. Anyone know why it's called Kitty Islet? Let me know in the comments. New video up. Link in bio.
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Exploring Kitty Islet in Oak Bay. Anyone know why it's called Kitty Islet? Let me know in the comments. New video up. Link in bio.
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Taking a walk on the rocky beach at McNeill Bay. New video up. Learn about the historical significance of this area. Link in bio.
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Taking a walk on the rocky beach at McNeill Bay. New video up. Learn about the historical significance of this area. Link in bio.
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A tribute to fallen heroes. Visiting the Lost Airmen of the Empire memorial in North Saanich. New video up. Link in bio.
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A tribute to fallen heroes. Visiting the Lost Airmen of the Empire memorial in North Saanich. New video up. Link in bio.
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Animal antics at Beacon Hill Park
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Animal antics at Beacon Hill Park
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New video up for Swan Creek Park in Saanich. Link in bio. Thanks to the efforts of the Friends of Swan Creek Watershed and the Peninsula Streams Society, students from nearby McKenzie School transformed the Bob Cox bridge railings into a vibrant public art gallery shining a light on the stream’s delicate ecosystem.
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New video up for Swan Creek Park in Saanich. Link in bio. Thanks to the efforts of the Friends of Swan Creek Watershed and the Peninsula Streams Society, students from nearby McKenzie School transformed the Bob Cox bridge railings into a vibrant public art gallery shining a light on the stream’s delicate ecosystem.
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Esquimalt Lagoon! New video up. Link in bio. A great place to walk and take in the scenery. The lagoon is one of seven federally protected Migratory Bird Sanctuaries in B.C., a vital resting and feeding ground for thousands of seabirds, shorebirds, and waterfowl. You may see blue herons, oyster catchers, mallards, and mergansers as you explore.
And you’ll find several driftwood creations by artist Paul Lewis.
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Esquimalt Lagoon! New video up. Link in bio. A great place to walk and take in the scenery. The lagoon is one of seven federally protected Migratory Bird Sanctuaries in B.C., a vital resting and feeding ground for thousands of seabirds, shorebirds, and waterfowl. You may see blue herons, oyster catchers, mallards, and mergansers as you explore.
And you’ll find several driftwood creations by artist Paul Lewis.
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We visited the Pendray House today in Colwood. Sad to see all the development lots in the surrounding area. They have put in a few walking trails around the stream that flows through the property. I worry about the fish in the stream and there will be a new multi-use pathway built in the Esquimalt Lagoon area. The lagoon is a protected Migratory Bird Sanctuary. See the article from Sept 15 in the Goldsteeam News Gazette for more details. What are your thoughts on development in this environmentally sensitive area?

We visited the Pendray House today in Colwood. Sad to see all the development lots in the surrounding area. They have put in a few walking trails around the stream that flows through the property. I worry about the fish in the stream and there will be a new multi-use pathway built in the Esquimalt Lagoon area. The lagoon is a protected Migratory Bird Sanctuary. See the article from Sept 15 in the Goldsteeam News Gazette for more details. What are your thoughts on development in this environmentally sensitive area?

Have you been to Florence Lake in Langford? Watch our latest video to learn about the tale of the sunken piano! Link in bio.
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Have you been to Florence Lake in Langford? Watch our latest video to learn about the tale of the sunken piano! Link in bio.
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Discover Oak Bay's Scented Garden. The sculpture is a tribute to Peggy Abkhazi of Abkhazi Garden. New video up. Link in bio.
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Discover Oak Bay's Scented Garden. The sculpture is a tribute to Peggy Abkhazi of Abkhazi Garden. New video up. Link in bio.
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