tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-38904271.post7539206155003101653..comments2024-03-18T19:56:50.642-07:00Comments on Fabric Paper Thread: Victoria's Inner HarbourLorriehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03653026442945027184noreply@blogger.comBlogger32125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-38904271.post-41444953215257546862015-03-26T22:52:24.677-07:002015-03-26T22:52:24.677-07:00This looks like such a beautiful city. I have not...This looks like such a beautiful city. I have not yet had a chance to visit the western coast on Canada. I did see most of the eastern shores of Canada and the eastern cities of Toronnto. Montreal and Quebecwhen I lived in NY. Pat @ Mille Fiori Favoritihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08922525910685129822noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-38904271.post-90185911861933811002015-03-26T19:00:21.269-07:002015-03-26T19:00:21.269-07:00What a wonderful post Lorrie. It was informative a...What a wonderful post Lorrie. It was informative and showed the beauty of the Inner Harbour. So many memories are associated with that area of Victoria. For two summers I wallked past the CPR building to board the Princess Marguerite which sailed to Seattle and I worked at the Empress as well. I love the Inner Harbour!Sheilahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17747219456841194840noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-38904271.post-16030583685422903702015-03-26T15:03:04.195-07:002015-03-26T15:03:04.195-07:00Yes, I have visited a couple times and must return...Yes, I have visited a couple times and must return soon.<br />It is so beautiful to walk along the Inner Harbour.Marilyn Millerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13115440271615593122noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-38904271.post-4951874909191016772015-03-24T11:19:54.325-07:002015-03-24T11:19:54.325-07:00Lorrie,
I have returned from my visit to Californi...Lorrie,<br />I have returned from my visit to California and savored every moment of it. I am now enjoying my visit here with you today and the spectacular scenery, interesting facts and history along with the sweet smell of the hyacinths. I have not been to Victoria but I had a lovely Aunt and Uncle who told the most beautiful stories of their visits there-I would love to see it in person.<br />JemmaJemma@athomewithjemmahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01137225389791605398noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-38904271.post-2284420667160195472015-03-24T06:08:14.490-07:002015-03-24T06:08:14.490-07:00I've not been to Victoria, but have heard that...I've not been to Victoria, but have heard that it is a lovely city. Your photos of the harbour point to beauty and history. A harbour stroll would be just the thing to do today!<br /><br />KarenMy Little Home and Gardenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01519563352358635257noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-38904271.post-87208630538155728212015-03-23T19:34:20.677-07:002015-03-23T19:34:20.677-07:00I love Victoria...but it's now a long ways awa...I love Victoria...but it's now a long ways away lol....your photos make it feel like I am walking in the sunshine dodging tourists and cameras with glee. It's so beautiful there.<br /><br />JenRURAL https://www.blogger.com/profile/11871803235521431504noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-38904271.post-28122690446987134302015-03-23T18:51:28.156-07:002015-03-23T18:51:28.156-07:00I'll never forget the fabulous view of the har...I'll never forget the fabulous view of the harbor, Empress Hotel, government buildings, museum etc. as the ferry pulled in on my very first visit! Since then, on subsequent visits, I've still been overwhelmed by the beauty of the area. I immediately noticed there was no ivy on the Empress in your pic - Bob's been in winter and said he recalls it like that. I had no idea the ivy was deciduous - must be more like Boston ivy rather than English, is that correct Lorrie?<br /><br />I did have afternoon tea there on a later visit, and purchased a painted tile of the hotel. Loved the fabulous Royal BC Museum - took granddaughter Jasmin there for the Titanic Exhibit! Great memories of Victoria and as you know I hope to return.<br /><br />Hugs - MaryMaryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11915239653283205065noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-38904271.post-23871302089891858212015-03-23T17:39:07.616-07:002015-03-23T17:39:07.616-07:00What wonderful picturs, Lorrie. Yes, I think I men...What wonderful picturs, Lorrie. Yes, I think I mentioned that my late beloved and I visited Victoria and the Butchart Gardens. If I ever get the chance to go back, I want to have tea in the Empress Hotel. Oh, how I'd love that!kitty@ Kitty's Kozy Kitchenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02803962513834013589noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-38904271.post-28010022459291286472015-03-23T05:20:31.047-07:002015-03-23T05:20:31.047-07:00Beautiful pics. I can almost smell those blooms!Beautiful pics. I can almost smell those blooms!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-38904271.post-42883611555344431682015-03-23T05:05:28.641-07:002015-03-23T05:05:28.641-07:00Beautiful pictures. I've never been there but ...Beautiful pictures. I've never been there but your pictures make me want to visit! Love the water taxi- that would be my speed!Liz @ Sit With Me In My Gardenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12994803446149647630noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-38904271.post-31869039933375605482015-03-23T00:39:23.270-07:002015-03-23T00:39:23.270-07:00No I haven't Lorrie, but Victoria looks like a...No I haven't Lorrie, but Victoria looks like a beautiful lively city with lots of activity on the waterfront!<br />The two tall ships are a great attraction for visitors too.<br />I imagine the harbour was a special haven for fur traders in early times.<br />Googling Victoria I read it was settled by the British in 1843, much the same time as New Zealand!<br />Clever planting along the waterfront - what could be more memorable than the amazing fragrance of flowering hyacinths.<br />I'm playing catch up too Lorrie - I've had a busy few weeks!Roses, Lace and Brocantehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11821168025062104166noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-38904271.post-66535763231778474062015-03-22T23:48:51.810-07:002015-03-22T23:48:51.810-07:00Only wish list to visit. Looks beautiful Only wish list to visit. Looks beautiful eclectichomelifehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11131534550143277161noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-38904271.post-61479684629161115562015-03-22T20:48:56.003-07:002015-03-22T20:48:56.003-07:00What a lovely place, I would love to go and sail o...What a lovely place, I would love to go and sail on the water with the wind in my hair :-)<br />And the hyacinths are so pretty, one of my absolute favorite flowers.<br />Amalia<br />xohandmade by amaliahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15589172037052603746noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-38904271.post-80815136319765350452015-03-22T20:23:38.944-07:002015-03-22T20:23:38.944-07:00I've never been but it always looks so beautif...I've never been but it always looks so beautiful! I'd love to see it sometime!<br /><br />DeannaDeanna Rabe - Creekside Cottage Bloghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16133684514103206137noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-38904271.post-36836383978269007252015-03-22T18:06:49.260-07:002015-03-22T18:06:49.260-07:00It's beautiful but I've never had the plea...It's beautiful but I've never had the pleasure of visiting there. It would be amazing at this time of year. I love that taxi and would enjoy seeing the sights from it. Happy Spring, Diane~Lavender Dreamer~https://www.blogger.com/profile/06298191144517740164noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-38904271.post-5913923868400524622015-03-22T15:45:34.632-07:002015-03-22T15:45:34.632-07:00We love the harbour in Victoria and especially lov...We love the harbour in Victoria and especially love riding the harbour tugs from place to place. Before I retired I worked with Robert Bateman's niece and some of the paintings in his books are from her family farm.Lindahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02114199768103222510noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-38904271.post-59311405857157726292015-03-22T13:55:24.596-07:002015-03-22T13:55:24.596-07:00I enjoyed this post. Yes. We went to Victoria Isla...I enjoyed this post. Yes. We went to Victoria Island for our 25th wedding anniversary. We had plane vouchers for anywhere in North America so went as far as we could go! It was lovely.podsohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14880888514207597761noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-38904271.post-12456260770039485462015-03-22T13:41:31.831-07:002015-03-22T13:41:31.831-07:00Yes, many years ago. Such a lovely part of Canada....Yes, many years ago. Such a lovely part of Canada.Elizabethdhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02405703727112759947noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-38904271.post-22632299991175237072015-03-22T13:00:48.166-07:002015-03-22T13:00:48.166-07:00Yes, I have been to Victoria (wink), though I don&...Yes, I have been to Victoria (wink), though I don't get downtown as often as I'd like. It's especially nice in the spring and summer. Cristal @ Dapple Designhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10397453660900066054noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-38904271.post-5526254688783432032015-03-22T11:57:49.424-07:002015-03-22T11:57:49.424-07:00Alas, no. It's so beautiful!Alas, no. It's so beautiful! Veehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00618654361869856894noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-38904271.post-6819060967575156982015-03-22T11:53:48.214-07:002015-03-22T11:53:48.214-07:00What an incredibly beautiful place! So interestin...What an incredibly beautiful place! So interesting to read more about it. xxAmy at love made my homehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17111180584250029433noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-38904271.post-61383297434898869362015-03-22T06:37:11.943-07:002015-03-22T06:37:11.943-07:00The hyacinths are to die for and the hotel certain...The hyacinths are to die for and the hotel certainly is impressive!EG CameraGirlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12803759124643467711noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-38904271.post-23764948152136120842015-03-22T04:39:07.642-07:002015-03-22T04:39:07.642-07:00I love your photos of this beautiful harbour Lorri...I love your photos of this beautiful harbour Lorrie! The one with the hyacinth and the chain fencing behind is gorgeous! Have a wonderful Sunday my friend xxsweetbriardreamshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03036932595395191529noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-38904271.post-80538779465281106002015-03-22T03:44:40.321-07:002015-03-22T03:44:40.321-07:00We visited once many years ago and were in awe of ...We visited once many years ago and were in awe of the surrounding beauty. It's on our bucket list for a return visit. Beautiful photos. :-)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-38904271.post-34383584289245068632015-03-22T02:41:37.251-07:002015-03-22T02:41:37.251-07:00A very interesting post, Lorrie!
Lovely photos......A very interesting post, Lorrie! <br />Lovely photos... the harbour is such a beautiful place, and the water taxi looks really cute.<br />Have a great week ahead!<br />Sara - Villa Emiliahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17402655388283396110noreply@blogger.com