Exposing The World

British Columbia: Victoria

British Columbia’s Capital

Victoria, at the southern end of Vancouver Island, is filled with architectural examples of British colonial times.

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The Setting

Victoria looks out over the Strait of Juan de Fuca, which separates it from Washington in the US, and from the Canadian mainland.

Here, nature is used as an architectural element

The City

Description

It’s a neat and for the most part new city. Flowers abound.
Sitting at this pedal bar gives you some exercise with your brew
Iou can walk the whole length of the waterfront.
The Empress Hotel is an example of the old colonial style
Iou can walk the whole length of the waterfront.
The Empress Hotel is an example of the old colonial style
A tech-industry incubator

Butchart Gardens

The finest of Victoria’s many parks was built in an old stone quarry.

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