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Canada’s Oldest Chinatown
10 Oct 2016

Canada’s Oldest Chinatown

by Crafty Gardener | posted in: British Columbia, Out and About, Through My Lens | 0

On a gorgeous day in September we visited Canada’s oldest Chinatown in Victoria, British Columbia.  Only the Chinatown in San Francisco is older. The grand entrance way, Gate of Harmonious Interest, over the street is spectacular to see.

Chinatown, signs, Victoria BC
Back in Ontario
24 Sep 2016

Back in Ontario

by Crafty Gardener | posted in: British Columbia, Out and About | 0

It has been awhile since I’ve shared any posts as we have been visiting our family in beautiful British Columbia.   The weather was gorgeous while we were there, only 1 real day of rain and a few early morning … Continued

signs, Victoria BC
Winging it to British Columbia
4 Sep 2016

Winging it to British Columbia

by Crafty Gardener | posted in: British Columbia, Out and About | 0

By the time you read this I’ll be finishing the packing and last minute details and by early week we’ll be heading for the airport to board a plane to British Columbia.  We are off to visit our family out there … Continued

signs, Victoria BC
The Harbour Ferries
16 Feb 2016

The Harbour Ferries

by Crafty Gardener | posted in: British Columbia, Out and About, Through My Lens | 0

On our visits to British Columbia one of the things we love to do is take a ride on the harbour ferries or taxis. This is the best way to see the harbour and all the surrounding sights.

harbour ferry, signs, Victoria BC
The Old Ormsby Schoolhouse
9 Aug 2015

The Old Ormsby Schoolhouse

by Crafty Gardener | posted in: Daycation, Out and About | 0

I love the summer when we take lots of daycations in and around our area.  Recently we stopped at the Old Ormsby Schoolhouse for their educated dining.  This was an old one room schoolhouse that is now a restaurant that … Continued

Ormsby, signs
Beside the Crowe River
12 Apr 2015

Beside the Crowe River

by Crafty Gardener | posted in: Daycation, Out and About | 0

On our daycation day last week we drove up through the town of Marmora and up to Jillian’s Antiques & Things.  After visiting the store we stopped beside the Crowe River for a lovely walk beside the water.  Marmara is … Continued

Marmora, signs

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