Title: Victoria, butterfly garden/bug zoo
Post by: Vancouver on June 17, 2019, 03:04:40 AM
Post by: Vancouver on June 17, 2019, 03:04:40 AM
Victoria bug zoo
Victoria butterfly garden
Title: Re: Victoria, butterfly garden/bug zoo
Post by: Anonymous on June 17, 2019, 03:10:11 AM
Post by: Anonymous on June 17, 2019, 03:10:11 AM
Title: Re: Victoria, butterfly garden/bug zoo
Post by: Bricktop on June 17, 2019, 03:11:26 AM
Post by: Bricktop on June 17, 2019, 03:11:26 AM
Title: Re: Victoria, butterfly garden/bug zoo
Post by: Vancouver on June 17, 2019, 03:17:15 AM
Post by: Vancouver on June 17, 2019, 03:17:15 AM
Craigdarroch Castle
Canada's oldest Chinatown
Canada's narrowest street
I believe it was the world's tallest totem pole up until 2013.
Title: Re: Victoria, butterfly garden/bug zoo
Post by: Vancouver on June 17, 2019, 03:20:02 AM
Post by: Vancouver on June 17, 2019, 03:20:02 AM
We've been to Butchart Gardens, but not this place. Is it part of the zoo?Quote from: "iron horse jockey"
They were from the victoria butterfly garden and victoria bug zoo. Two different places.
Title: Re: Victoria, butterfly garden/bug zoo
Post by: Anonymous on June 17, 2019, 03:22:22 AM
Post by: Anonymous on June 17, 2019, 03:22:22 AM
Title: Re: Victoria, butterfly garden/bug zoo
Post by: Anonymous on June 17, 2019, 03:26:22 AM
Post by: Anonymous on June 17, 2019, 03:26:22 AM
Title: Re: Victoria, butterfly garden/bug zoo
Post by: Vancouver on June 17, 2019, 04:00:59 AM
Post by: Vancouver on June 17, 2019, 04:00:59 AM
Hey VG, did you drive your car over? How much is the car ferry?Quote from: "iron horse jockey"
$57. You live in Vancouver?
Title: Re: Victoria, butterfly garden/bug zoo
Post by: Blurt on June 17, 2019, 04:58:00 AM
Post by: Blurt on June 17, 2019, 04:58:00 AM
You should've told me you were coming over. I would've given you the insider's tour.
Regardless, here are a couple of photo op locations you might want to check out next time you drop by.
- Mount Douglas Observatory: best location to catch a shot of the city as a whole with the Cascades mountain range in Washington state as a backdrop.
- Ogden Point: just for the massive cruise ships lined up at the piers, and then a walk east along Dallas Rd.to Ross Bay Cemetery, with its intriguing population of gnarled and knobby trees and history-book headstones, all facing the fury of the ocean (on very windy days, Dallas Rd. is closed to prevent idiot pedestrians from being banged aout the concrete balustrade by Neptune's wrath).
- Goldstream Park: time your visit just right and you'll catch snaps of salmon bravely upstreaming the currents in spawning season (carry bear spray with you, though).
- Cook Street Village at 4 a.m.: the population of peacocks in nearby Beacon Hill Park gets into full swing, the birds gracing the pre-dawn silence with their unearthly calls. They tend to go exploring (or cruising for peahens) outside the park's limits along the neighbourhood's deserted streets, sometimes picking fights with raccoons on the prowl for discarded pizza boxes and chicken curry leftovers. There are a couple of white peacocks out there. I've only ever seen one, though, strutting down the sidewalk like nobody's business. Tried to snap it, but phone cameras suck. That peacock has become my very own White Buffalo. I'll go wait for him one day with my actual camera in hand. But I'll need to keep an eye out for cougars (only one attack so far this year, I think).
Let me know next time you come over, eh!
Title: Re: Victoria, butterfly garden/bug zoo
Post by: Anonymous on June 17, 2019, 08:43:39 AM
Post by: Anonymous on June 17, 2019, 08:43:39 AM
Title: Re: Victoria, butterfly garden/bug zoo
Post by: Blurt on June 17, 2019, 04:22:19 PM
Post by: Blurt on June 17, 2019, 04:22:19 PM
Title: Re: Victoria, butterfly garden/bug zoo
Post by: Anonymous on June 17, 2019, 04:33:56 PM
Post by: Anonymous on June 17, 2019, 04:33:56 PM
Title: Re: Victoria, butterfly garden/bug zoo
Post by: Vancouver on June 17, 2019, 05:23:33 PM
Post by: Vancouver on June 17, 2019, 05:23:33 PM
You should've told me you were coming over. I would've given you the insider's tour.
Regardless, here are a couple of photo op locations you might want to check out next time you drop by.
Let me know next time you come over, eh!
Thanks. I will look these places up for next time. I thought you live in Montreal.
Title: Re: Victoria, butterfly garden/bug zoo
Post by: Blurt on June 17, 2019, 05:35:01 PM
Post by: Blurt on June 17, 2019, 05:35:01 PM
I moved to Victoria in September of 2016.
I lived here, too, from the summer of '85 to the spring of 1990. And also between late winter 97 and the summer of 1999 (a period during which I spent a year living in Chemainus).
I have two home bases in this country. I think I'm here for good, this time, though. You know, burned bridges and all that jazz.
Title: Re: Victoria, butterfly garden/bug zoo
Post by: Zetsu on June 17, 2019, 06:13:25 PM
Post by: Zetsu on June 17, 2019, 06:13:25 PM
Title: Re: Victoria, butterfly garden/bug zoo
Post by: Anonymous on June 17, 2019, 08:07:48 PM
Post by: Anonymous on June 17, 2019, 08:07:48 PM
Title: Re: Victoria, butterfly garden/bug zoo
Post by: Anonymous on June 18, 2019, 09:08:02 AM
Post by: Anonymous on June 18, 2019, 09:08:02 AM
Title: Re: Victoria, butterfly garden/bug zoo
Post by: Anonymous on June 18, 2019, 11:15:34 AM
Post by: Anonymous on June 18, 2019, 11:15:34 AM
Great pics, VG as usual.Quote from: "Blurt":smiley_thumbs_up_yellow_ani:
You should've told me you were coming over. I would've given you the insider's tour.
Regardless, here are a couple of photo op locations you might want to check out next time you drop by.
- Mount Douglas Observatory: best location to catch a shot of the city as a whole with the Cascades mountain range in Washington state as a backdrop.
- Ogden Point: just for the massive cruise ships lined up at the piers, and then a walk east along Dallas Rd.to Ross Bay Cemetery, with its intriguing population of gnarled and knobby trees and history-book headstones, all facing the fury of the ocean (on very windy days, Dallas Rd. is closed to prevent idiot pedestrians from being banged aout the concrete balustrade by Neptune's wrath).
- Goldstream Park: time your visit just right and you'll catch snaps of salmon bravely upstreaming the currents in spawning season (carry bear spray with you, though).
- Cook Street Village at 4 a.m.: the population of peacocks in nearby Beacon Hill Park gets into full swing, the birds gracing the pre-dawn silence with their unearthly calls. They tend to go exploring (or cruising for peahens) outside the park's limits along the neighbourhood's deserted streets, sometimes picking fights with raccoons on the prowl for discarded pizza boxes and chicken curry leftovers. There are a couple of white peacocks out there. I've only ever seen one, though, strutting down the sidewalk like nobody's business. Tried to snap it, but phone cameras suck. That peacock has become my very own White Buffalo. I'll go wait for him one day with my actual camera in hand. But I'll need to keep an eye out for cougars (only one attack so far this year, I think).
Let me know next time you come over, eh!
My girlfriend and have talked about a trip to Victoria. Is that offer transferable to us Blurt?
Title: Re: Victoria, butterfly garden/bug zoo
Post by: @realAzhyaAryola on June 18, 2019, 11:41:39 AM
Post by: @realAzhyaAryola on June 18, 2019, 11:41:39 AM
Title: Re: Victoria, butterfly garden/bug zoo
Post by: Anonymous on June 18, 2019, 11:43:15 AM
Post by: Anonymous on June 18, 2019, 11:43:15 AM
We enjoyed Victoria very much. Will have to go back for more, especially dining experiences and whale watching. Frankie's Modern Diner offered exactly what I was looking for at the time. It hit the spot!Quote from: "@realAzhyaAryola"
From what I have heard and read, it offers so many a lot for tourists. I would like to golf in January.
Title: Re: Victoria, butterfly garden/bug zoo
Post by: @realAzhyaAryola on June 18, 2019, 11:44:44 AM
Post by: @realAzhyaAryola on June 18, 2019, 11:44:44 AM
Title: Re: Victoria, butterfly garden/bug zoo
Post by: Anonymous on June 18, 2019, 11:45:58 AM
Post by: Anonymous on June 18, 2019, 11:45:58 AM
Butchart Gardens looks like what the garden of eden must look like.Quote from: "@realAzhyaAryola"(//%3C/s%3E%3CURL%20url=%22http://www.clippervacations.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/butchart_highlights_featured.jpg%22%3E%3CLINK_TEXT%20text=%22http://www.clippervacations.com/wp-cont%20...%20atured.jpg%22%3Ehttp://www.clippervacations.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/butchart_highlights_featured.jpg%3C/LINK_TEXT%3E%3C/URL%3E%3Ce%3E)
Look at the meticulous gardening artwork.
Title: Re: Victoria, butterfly garden/bug zoo
Post by: @realAzhyaAryola on June 18, 2019, 12:29:33 PM
Post by: @realAzhyaAryola on June 18, 2019, 12:29:33 PM
Butchart Gardens looks like what the garden of eden must look like.Quote from: "@realAzhyaAryola"(//%3C/s%3E%3CURL%20url=%22http://www.clippervacations.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/butchart_highlights_featured.jpg%22%3E%3CLINK_TEXT%20text=%22http://www.clippervacations.com/wp-cont%20...%20atured.jpg%22%3Ehttp://www.clippervacations.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/butchart_highlights_featured.jpg%3C/LINK_TEXT%3E%3C/URL%3E%3Ce%3E)
Look at the meticulous gardening artwork.
You and your girlfriend should visit Victoria.
Title: Re: Victoria, butterfly garden/bug zoo
Post by: caskur on June 18, 2019, 12:42:07 PM
Post by: caskur on June 18, 2019, 12:42:07 PM
Butchart Gardens looks like what the garden of eden must look like.Quote from: "@realAzhyaAryola"(//%3C/s%3E%3CURL%20url=%22http://www.clippervacations.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/butchart_highlights_featured.jpg%22%3E%3CLINK_TEXT%20text=%22http://www.clippervacations.com/wp-cont%20...%20atured.jpg%22%3Ehttp://www.clippervacations.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/butchart_highlights_featured.jpg%3C/LINK_TEXT%3E%3C/URL%3E%3Ce%3E)
Stunning colours.
too manicured for me and birds but a lovely people garden all the same!
Title: Re: Victoria, butterfly garden/bug zoo
Post by: Anonymous on June 18, 2019, 03:08:55 PM
Post by: Anonymous on June 18, 2019, 03:08:55 PM
Butchart Gardens looks like what the garden of eden must look like.Quote from: "@realAzhyaAryola"(//%3C/s%3E%3CURL%20url=%22http://www.clippervacations.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/butchart_highlights_featured.jpg%22%3E%3CLINK_TEXT%20text=%22http://www.clippervacations.com/wp-cont%20...%20atured.jpg%22%3Ehttp://www.clippervacations.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/butchart_highlights_featured.jpg%3C/LINK_TEXT%3E%3C/URL%3E%3Ce%3E)
Look at the meticulous gardening artwork.
You and your girlfriend should visit Victoria.
This thread makes me put a trip to Victoria closer to the top of my bucket list.
Title: Re: Victoria, butterfly garden/bug zoo
Post by: Blurt on June 18, 2019, 04:09:18 PM
Post by: Blurt on June 18, 2019, 04:09:18 PM
Let me know next time you come over, eh!
My girlfriend and have talked about a trip to Victoria. Does that offer transferable to us Blurt?
Of course!
Just let me know in advance, Seoul, as I work long hours in a very condensed work week (on the plus side, this means I get to enjoy three or four consecutive days off, so that can work out well).
I always enjoy playing "tourist-in-your-own-hometown." It's even better when you can guide folks who come here for the first time. Or the third or seventh.
Title: Re: Victoria, butterfly garden/bug zoo
Post by: Anonymous on June 18, 2019, 04:13:21 PM
Post by: Anonymous on June 18, 2019, 04:13:21 PM
Let me know next time you come over, eh!
My girlfriend and have talked about a trip to Victoria. Does that offer transferable to us Blurt?
Of course!
Just let me know in advance, Seoul, as I work long hours in a very condensed work week (on the plus side, this means I get to enjoy three or four consecutive days off, so that can work out well).
I always enjoy playing "tourist-in-your-own-hometown." It's even better when you can guide folks who come here for the first time. Or the third or seventh.
About a four night stay is what we had in mind. There's a chance we may do this late winter. I go to Florida every winter. This would be a nice pre or post Florida trip.
Title: Re: Victoria, butterfly garden/bug zoo
Post by: Blurt on June 18, 2019, 04:34:59 PM
Post by: Blurt on June 18, 2019, 04:34:59 PM
While it never gets too cold for too long here in the wintertime, we still
The tulips spring in late February or early March and the cherry trees bloom in late March and early April, but the weather only really becomes comfortable when April is in full swing. The city is at its best in August, when the palm fronds are swaying in the mild ocean breeze (the waters of the Pacific remain cold, though).
But, yeah, a trip to Victoria is money well spent. Four days should give you enough time to sample its many delights.
Title: Re: Victoria, butterfly garden/bug zoo
Post by: Anonymous on June 18, 2019, 04:41:20 PM
Post by: Anonymous on June 18, 2019, 04:41:20 PM
Then post-Florida would be my suggestion.Quote from: "Blurt"
While it never gets too cold for too long here in the wintertime, we stilldohave winters, even if mild ones (certainly when compared to south central Ontario).
The tulips spring in late February or early March and the cherry trees bloom in late March and early April, but the weather only really becomes comfortable when April is in full swing. The city is at its best in August, when the palm fronds are swaying in the mild ocean breeze (the waters of the Pacific remain cold, though).
But, yeah, a trip to Victoria is money well spent. Four days should give you enough time to sample its many delights.
Good to know. I think late March or early April might be a good time. Pick a good restaurant with some local seafood and that is where the three of us will go for dinner one night.
Title: Re: Victoria, butterfly garden/bug zoo
Post by: Blurt on June 18, 2019, 05:48:49 PM
Post by: Blurt on June 18, 2019, 05:48:49 PM
Fancy dining or no, we'll still have to grab a plate of fish 'n' chips at Barb's Place or The Fish Store down at Fisherman's Wharf. (Sadly, we are no longer allowed to feed the seals in the harbour--apparently, they were developing visual impairments from constantly having their heads out of the water and their eyes staring up into the sun.)
Title: Re: Victoria, butterfly garden/bug zoo
Post by: Anonymous on June 18, 2019, 05:57:10 PM
Post by: Anonymous on June 18, 2019, 05:57:10 PM
Oh, there are quite a few good seafood places. It'll be a treat.Quote from: "Blurt"
Fancy dining or no, we'll still have to grab a plate of fish 'n' chips at Barb's Place or The Fish Store down at Fisherman's Wharf. (Sadly, we are no longer allowed to feed the seals in the harbour--apparently, they were developing visual impairments from constantly having their heads out of the water and their eyes staring up into the sun.)
One other request, take us to one of those British style pubs I hear Victoria is kind of famous for. I love a good local brew on tap.
Title: Re: Victoria, butterfly garden/bug zoo
Post by: Bricktop on June 18, 2019, 07:52:17 PM
Post by: Bricktop on June 18, 2019, 07:52:17 PM
Title: Re: Victoria, butterfly garden/bug zoo
Post by: @realAzhyaAryola on June 18, 2019, 09:08:55 PM
Post by: @realAzhyaAryola on June 18, 2019, 09:08:55 PM
Why doesn't anyone visit Australia???Quote from: "Bricktop"
¿Para qué?
Title: Re: Victoria, butterfly garden/bug zoo
Post by: Vancouver on June 18, 2019, 11:06:49 PM
Post by: Vancouver on June 18, 2019, 11:06:49 PM
Why doesn't anyone visit Australia???Quote from: "Bricktop"
¿Para qué?:laugh3:
Para montar en el canguro
Title: Re: Victoria, butterfly garden/bug zoo
Post by: @realAzhyaAryola on June 18, 2019, 11:26:43 PM
Post by: @realAzhyaAryola on June 18, 2019, 11:26:43 PM
Para montar en el canguro
¡Jaja! ¡Esos son los monstruos más feos de la tierra!
Title: Re: Victoria, butterfly garden/bug zoo
Post by: Bricktop on June 18, 2019, 11:53:15 PM
Post by: Bricktop on June 18, 2019, 11:53:15 PM
Title: Re: Victoria, butterfly garden/bug zoo
Post by: Blurt on June 19, 2019, 12:23:47 AM
Post by: Blurt on June 19, 2019, 12:23:47 AM
One other request, take us to one of those British style pubs I hear Victoria is kind of famous for. I love a good local brew on tap.
Oh, then you're in for a treat. Victoria has some of the best Olde English pubs in the country. Just because much of the city has retained its Olde English charm. It would be my pleasure to go have a pint with you and your dearest.
Title: Re: Victoria, butterfly garden/bug zoo
Post by: Bricktop on June 19, 2019, 01:01:04 AM
Post by: Bricktop on June 19, 2019, 01:01:04 AM
Nothing beats authenticity.
Title: Re: Victoria, butterfly garden/bug zoo
Post by: Blurt on June 19, 2019, 01:32:01 AM
Post by: Blurt on June 19, 2019, 01:32:01 AM
Just try getting an FEB here. Impossible.
Title: Re: Victoria, butterfly garden/bug zoo
Post by: Bricktop on June 19, 2019, 02:36:27 AM
Post by: Bricktop on June 19, 2019, 02:36:27 AM
But you have not experienced true British cuisine until you've consumed a small tub of jellied eels from Finkelstein's Fish Cart in Leicester Square at 3.00am after a belly full of Greene's IPA.
Or a curry in a late night Indian nosh house...