Victoria, BC

"Victoria, the capital of British Columbia, is a quaint and quiet little city with about 26,000 inhab., forming a strong contrast to the bustling cities we have just been visiting on the American shores of the Sound."--Baedeker 1909. DSC_0744

Victoria

August 21st 2023
Monday was, in large measure, a sea day as Carnival Pride made her way down the length of Vancouver Island, in view in the distance most of the day. Naturalist Louise kept passengers apprised of whale sightings throughout the day. None approached the ship closer than several hundred yards. Dipping around Vancouver Island's southwest tip, we entered the Strait of Juan De Fuca late in the afternoon. ... read more

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A land of vast distances and rich natural resources, Canada became a self-governing dominion in 1867 while retaining ties to the British crown. Economically and technologically the nation has developed in parallel with the US, its neighbor to the sou... ... read more

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