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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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Flower gazing...
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Flower gazing...
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Fall is on the way
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Fall is on the way
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Taking a quiet stroll through Cedar Vale North Park in Langford. New video up. Link in bio.
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Taking a quiet stroll through Cedar Vale North Park in Langford. New video up. Link in bio.
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Learn about the history of Oak Bay's Native Plant Garden...new video up. Link in bio.
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Learn about the history of Oak Bay's Native Plant Garden...new video up. Link in bio.
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The Oak Bay Rose Garden was established in 1937. Learn more about the history of this beautiful place by watching our latest video. Link in bio.
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The Oak Bay Rose Garden was established in 1937. Learn more about the history of this beautiful place by watching our latest video. Link in bio.
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Nature's Garden Trail in Qualicum Beach.. Watch the full video on our YouTube channel. Link in bio. #vancouverisland #qualicumbeach

Nature's Garden Trail in Qualicum Beach.. Watch the full video on our YouTube channel. Link in bio. #vancouverisland #qualicumbeach

Heritage Forest in Qualicum Beach.
Home to owls, woodpeckers, and rare native plants, it’s a living legacy of conservation, community spirit, and natural beauty—preserved for generations to come.
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Heritage Forest in Qualicum Beach.
Home to owls, woodpeckers, and rare native plants, it’s a living legacy of conservation, community spirit, and natural beauty—preserved for generations to come.
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Have you visited Nature's Garden Trail in Qualicum Beach? New video up. Link in bio.
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Have you visited Nature's Garden Trail in Qualicum Beach? New video up. Link in bio.
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Still finding flowers...
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Still finding flowers...
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Visiting Gamble Park in Colwood. Check out our latest video to see some cool shots of the fish ladder in Millstream Creek.
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Visiting Gamble Park in Colwood. Check out our latest video to see some cool shots of the fish ladder in Millstream Creek.
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At Caleb Pike Heritage Park in Highlands...a wedding was scheduled there so will have to revisit later to film a few clips. Buildings date back to the late 1800s.
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At Caleb Pike Heritage Park in Highlands...a wedding was scheduled there so will have to revisit later to film a few clips. Buildings date back to the late 1800s.
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Taking a walk through time and visiting Abkhazi Garden in Victoria. New video up. Learn about the amazing history of this special place that was saved from becoming a townhouse complex. Link in bio.
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Taking a walk through time and visiting Abkhazi Garden in Victoria. New video up. Learn about the amazing history of this special place that was saved from becoming a townhouse complex. Link in bio.
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Taking in the views at Kitty Islet in Oak Bay

Taking in the views at Kitty Islet in Oak Bay

Taking in the unique sights in the gardens at Government House. New video up. Link in bio.
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Taking in the unique sights in the gardens at Government House. New video up. Link in bio.
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Visiting the historic Hatley Gardens at Royal Roads in Colwood. New video up. Link in bio.
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Visiting the historic Hatley Gardens at Royal Roads in Colwood. New video up. Link in bio.
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Thank you for following! Stay tuned for pics and videos from the gardens at Royal Roads and Government House and the amazing Abkhazi Garden.

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Thank you for following! Stay tuned for pics and videos from the gardens at Royal Roads and Government House and the amazing Abkhazi Garden.

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Take a walk with me through Outerbridge Park in Saanich and learn about Jo Ann Outerbridge's legacy. New video up. Link in bio.
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Take a walk with me through Outerbridge Park in Saanich and learn about Jo Ann Outerbridge's legacy. New video up. Link in bio.
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Flower hill
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Flower hill
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Snowbirds in James Bay
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Snowbirds in James Bay
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Exploring the Lighthouse Regional Trail in Qualicum Bay. New video up. Link in bio.
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Exploring the Lighthouse Regional Trail in Qualicum Bay. New video up. Link in bio.
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Taking it all in...

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Taking it all in...

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Check out part two of our YouTube series on the Horticulture Centre of the Pacific. Bonsai! Link in bio.
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Check out part two of our YouTube series on the Horticulture Centre of the Pacific. Bonsai! Link in bio.
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Visiting Kemp Lake in Sooke
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Visiting Kemp Lake in Sooke
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Have you been to the Horticulture Centre of the Pacific? Check out part one of our two part video series. Link in bio.

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Have you been to the Horticulture Centre of the Pacific? Check out part one of our two part video series. Link in bio.

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First time at Oak Bay Rose Garden. Located in Windsor Park. Highly recommended!
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First time at Oak Bay Rose Garden. Located in Windsor Park. Highly recommended!
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