Here's an FAQ: Difference Between sea Otter and Beaver?

At first I thought they were sea otters but found out that they were in fact River otters. :D

I saw this video from a drone of parts of Victoria on youtube. I thought it was a great video of the city.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jPJN6UD2mfQ

A great Victoria photo from Pearson on Flickr...
https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/...b952b7e5_b.jpgVictoria by Pearson, on Flickr

Would be better if you removed that...you know

I was able to fit a few minutes in at the end of my day yesterday to take some skyline shots of Victoria. The sky was so clear. I also got a nice photo of The Olympic Mountain Range which is in Washington State.

https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/...1618d4bf_b.jpgVictoria B.C. Canada skyline by thegreatscaper, on Flickr

https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/...378173eb_b.jpgVictoria B.C. Canada skyline by thegreatscaper, on Flickr

https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/...75efee2a_b.jpgVictoria B.C. Canada skyline by thegreatscaper, on Flickr

https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/...897c4bd2_b.jpgVictoria B.C. Canada skyline by thegreatscaper, on Flickr

https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/...021d619e_b.jpgVictoria B.C. Canada skyline by thegreatscaper, on Flickr

https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/...50ffcbb6_b.jpgVictoria B.C. Canada by thegreatscaper, on Flickr

https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/...d97ce0cf_b.jpgThe Olympic Mountains by thegreatscaper, on Flickr

This photo was seen on Facebook by Angela Meredith Gabaldon Facebook
https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/...a22c7c3f_b.jpgDeer downtown Victoria by thegreatscaper, on Flickr

This is a photo of deer downtown that I took last year...
https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/...328e22d7_b.jpgDeer crossing the crosswalk downtown by thegreatscaper, on Flickr

A few more photos that I've taken of Victoria. Some are the same view of photos I've already posted but I thought I'd share them regardless.

This is a photo of the Coho Ferry coming in from Port Angeles, Washington State and a seaplane leaving for Vancouver. :D
https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/...2395d4af_b.jpgDowntown Victoria, inner harbor by thegreatscaper, on Flickr

This is a photo of Mount Baker in the distance. It's a volcano located in Washington state.
https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/...28dd645d_b.jpgA freighter in the straight by thegreatscaper, on Flickr

Some developments happening in Victoria.
https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/...eae79296_b.jpgVictoria B.C. Canada by thegreatscaper, on Flickr

https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/...bf9233e2_b.jpgVictoria B.C. Canada by thegreatscaper, on Flickr

https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/...82f0bbf1_b.jpgVictoria B.C. Canada by thegreatscaper, on Flickr

https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/...2db8b4f0_b.jpgVictoria B.C. Canada by thegreatscaper, on Flickr

https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/...4b1ca917_b.jpgVictoria B.C. Canada by thegreatscaper, on Flickr

https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/...aaaacc2e_b.jpgDockside Green under construction by thegreatscaper, on Flickr

Some photos from the top of Mt. Tolmie...
https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/...21f4151e_b.jpgVictoria B.C. Canada skyline by thegreatscaper, on Flickr

https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/...7d28e143_b.jpgVictoria B.C. Canada by thegreatscaper, on Flickr

https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/...85d03b9a_b.jpgVictoria, B.C. Canada by thegreatscaper, on Flickr

https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/...ed0b55a5_b.jpgA couple enjoying the view by thegreatscaper, on Flickr

https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/...a4f6695d_b.jpgPeople enjoying the view by thegreatscaper, on Flickr

I'll try to take some more photos from around Victoria this Sunday... Hopefully. :D

Here's another photo I took last week from Mt. Tolmie. It's not zoomed in so it shows a bit more of Greater Victoria.

https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/...7dabd4e1_b.jpgVictoria B.C. Canada by thegreatscaper, on Flickr

I took a couple of photos a few days ago. This photo I took was of a rainbow that was over the city when I was driving downtown. I pulled over to take this shot. Thought it was really amazing.
https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/...a2b9d58c_b.jpgRainbow over Victoria by thegreatscaper, on Flickr

I took this photo shortly afterwards. It's a photo of Victoria's tallest building. :D
https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/...47202c2a_b.jpgVictoria's tallest building by thegreatscaper, on Flickr

I hope to take some new photos from around town soon. I haven't done city photography for some time now.

I haven't posted some photos of Victoria for a while so I thought it was time to upload a few. :D

This is Victoria's tallest Building, Hudson Place 1...
https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/...863d37ce_b.jpgHudson Place 1, Victoria's tallest building by thegreatscaper, on Flickr

https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/...04730199_b.jpgHudson Place 1, Victoria's tallest building by thegreatscaper, on Flickr

https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/...54aecb31_b.jpgHudson Place 1, Victoria's tallest building by thegreatscaper, on Flickr

https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/...069d1203_b.jpgHudson 1, Victoria's tallest building by thegreatscaper, on Flickr

This is Victoria's second tallest building currently under construction...
https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/...9c6e3c1a_b.jpgVictoria's second tallest building by thegreatscaper, on Flickr

Some random photos I've taken of Victoria lately...
https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/...bfcfc989_b.jpgSunsetting on Victoria by thegreatscaper, on Flickr

https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/...5108f12d_b.jpgVictoria B.C. Canada by thegreatscaper, on Flickr

Vic West taken from the Bay Street Bridge
https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/...264973d8_b.jpgVic West ... Victoria B.C. Canada by thegreatscaper, on Flickr

https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/...bf7e807c_b.jpgThe Empress Hotel, Victoria B.C. Canada by thegreatscaper, on Flickr

https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/...0a04842b_b.jpgVictoria B.C. Canada by thegreatscaper, on Flickr

https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/...22bc7d6d_b.jpgVictoria B.C. Canada skyline by thegreatscaper, on Flickr

https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/...704fb1b6_b.jpgVictoria B.C. Canada by thegreatscaper, on Flickr

https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/...35b5856d_b.jpgVictoria B.C. Canda by thegreatscaper, on Flickr

https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/...a243f57c_b.jpgVictoria B.C. Canada skyline by thegreatscaper, on Flickr

https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/...ed1050db_b.jpgVictoria B.C. Canada by thegreatscaper, on Flickr

https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/...83e3bc8d_b.jpgVictoria B.C. Canada by thegreatscaper, on Flickr

https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/...45ac79f1_b.jpgVictoria B.C. Canada by thegreatscaper, on Flickr

A movie being filmed downtown...
https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/...81290245_b.jpgFilming a movie...Victoria, B.C. Canada by thegreatscaper, on Flickr

a fun graffiti
https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/...bde947d7_b.jpgStreet art by thegreatscaper, on Flickr

Chinatown dragon...
https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/...57a2e7be_b.jpgA dragon statue by thegreatscaper, on Flickr

A Chinatown garbage can... Canada's oldest Chinatown.
https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/...a2fb55f7_b.jpgA cool garbage can by thegreatscaper, on Flickr

A mural in Chinatown...
https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/...fdff9036_b.jpgA mural in China town by thegreatscaper, on Flickr

A couple of random photos...
https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/...5812a15a_b.jpgVeganism :D by thegreatscaper, on Flickr

https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/...6ab479b6_b.jpgNew office building by thegreatscaper, on Flickr

I'll try to get some new photos next week. :D

I thought it was time to post some new photos that I've taken of Victoria. Keeping this thread alive. Lol...

Looking East up Johnson Street
https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/...aacc4f9e_b.jpgJohnson Street, Victoria, B.C. Canada by thegreatscaper, on Flickr

Some downtown photos...
https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/...64b2aa4c_b.jpgDowntown Victoria, B.C. Canada by thegreatscaper, on Flickr

https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/...04e79248_b.jpgDowntown Victoria B.C. Canada by thegreatscaper, on Flickr

https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/...bd118f04_b.jpgVictoria B.C. Canada by thegreatscaper, on Flickr

https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/...eb2515cc_b.jpgVictoria B.C. Canada by thegreatscaper, on Flickr

Canada's longest serving Jewish Synagogue... The brick building
https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/...9b1d3c86_b.jpgDowntown Victoria, B.C. Canada by thegreatscaper, on Flickr

A view of Vic West...
https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/...acb729aa_b.jpgVic West... Victoria B.C. Canada by thegreatscaper, on Flickr

Looking South down Douglas Street...
https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/...3033f6fb_b.jpgDowntown Victoria, B.C. Canada by thegreatscaper, on Flickr

Looking West down Yates street...
https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/...629cf04a_b.jpgDowntown Victoria, B.C. Canada by thegreatscaper, on Flickr

Looking North up Douglas Street...
https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/...5ca0ed1c_b.jpgDowntown Victoria, B.C. Canada by thegreatscaper, on Flickr

Taken from the Vista 18 restaurant...
https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/...1c596e5e_b.jpgDowntown Victoria, B.C. Canada by thegreatscaper, on Flickr

https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/...7c3b3d26_b.jpgDowntown Victoria, B.C. Canada by thegreatscaper, on Flickr

Looking East up Yates Street...
https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/...93f2ca91_b.jpgVictoria B.C. Canada by thegreatscaper, on Flickr

The North West corner of Yates and Blanshard Street...
https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/...5c101ba3_b.jpgVictoria B.C. Canada by thegreatscaper, on Flickr

https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/...e8ed6b62_b.jpgVictoria B.C. Canada by thegreatscaper, on Flickr

Hanging baskets...
https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/...366eac61_b.jpgVictoria's Hanging baskets by thegreatscaper, on Flickr

These really amazing photos were taken by a fellow named Gary Woodburn on Facebook. A Canadian warship with the city of Victoria as the backdrop. :D

https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/...16eaf3cd_o.jpgGary Woodburn's photo by thegreatscaper, on Flickr

https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/...4af15b9c_o.jpgGary Woodburn's photo by thegreatscaper, on Flickr

https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/...f02eb1fc_o.jpgGary Woodburn's photo by thegreatscaper, on Flickr

Thanks for sharing those GS! I wonder where they were taken from - do you know?

Had to keep this thread alive... some of the few photos I've taken from around Victoria...
https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/...3e93066b_b.jpgVic West by thegreatscaper, on Flickr

https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/...675157ec_b.jpgOak Bay, Willow's beach by thegreatscaper, on Flickr

https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/...b884df6f_b.jpgVictoria B.C. Canada skyline by thegreatscaper, on Flickr

https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/...d9e150dd_b.jpgJames Bay neighborhood, Victoria B.C. Canada by thegreatscaper, on Flickr

I did a walk around Victoria on Sunday and took about 60 plus photos. I thought I'd share half of them on here tonight and the other half tomorrow night. It was a wet and rainy day but I enjoyed my photo tour. Always new things to see and photograph. :D

https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/...1bf32fa2_b.jpgVictoria B.C. Canada by thegreatscaper, on Flickr

https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/...aa2f0816_b.jpgVictoria B.C. Canada by thegreatscaper, on Flickr

https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/...7415a5f2_b.jpgVictoria B.C. Canada by thegreatscaper, on Flickr

https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/...291d698c_b.jpgVictoria B.C. Canada by thegreatscaper, on Flickr

https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/...af18ba2a_b.jpgVictoria B.C. Canada by thegreatscaper, on Flickr

https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/...4a02fe5c_b.jpgVictoria B.C. Canada by thegreatscaper, on Flickr

https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/...56eab047_b.jpgVictoria B.C. Canada by thegreatscaper, on Flickr

https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/...b7291b84_b.jpgVictoria B.C. Canada by thegreatscaper, on Flickr

https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/...4e6e5e3c_b.jpgVictoria B.C. Canada by thegreatscaper, on Flickr

https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/...33340461_b.jpgVictoria B.C. Canada by thegreatscaper, on Flickr

https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/...f7155cf7_b.jpgVictoria B.C. Canada by thegreatscaper, on Flickr

https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/...97f4616a_b.jpgVictoria B.C. Canada by thegreatscaper, on Flickr

https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/...8f49b3fd_b.jpgVictoria B.C. Canada by thegreatscaper, on Flickr

https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/...e54890e6_b.jpgVictoria B.C. Canada by thegreatscaper, on Flickr

https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/...d261f7e0_b.jpgVictoria B.C. Canada by thegreatscaper, on Flickr

https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/...87871f90_b.jpgVictoria B.C. Canada by thegreatscaper, on Flickr

https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/...71e3b56a_b.jpgVictoria B.C. Canada by thegreatscaper, on Flickr

https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/...276927a8_b.jpgVictoria B.C. Canada by thegreatscaper, on Flickr

https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/...581a5d77_b.jpgVictoria B.C. Canada by thegreatscaper, on Flickr

https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/...a57a9ef3_b.jpgVictoria B.C. Canada by thegreatscaper, on Flickr

https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/...d8baf981_b.jpgVictoria B.C. Canada by thegreatscaper, on Flickr

https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/...a369d6bf_b.jpgVictoria B.C. Canada by thegreatscaper, on Flickr

https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/...443124ca_b.jpgVictoria B.C. Canada by thegreatscaper, on Flickr

https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/...11d52c99_b.jpgVictoria B.C. Canada by thegreatscaper, on Flickr

https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/...8b423049_b.jpgVictoria B.C. Canada by thegreatscaper, on Flickr

https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/...a50b9daa_b.jpgVictoria B.C. Canada by thegreatscaper, on Flickr

https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/...158bfac7_b.jpgVictoria B.C. Canada by thegreatscaper, on Flickr

https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/...c5462c82_b.jpgVictoria B.C. Canada by thegreatscaper, on Flickr

https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/...df198119_b.jpgVictoria B.C. Canada by thegreatscaper, on Flickr

https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/...bd9df66a_b.jpgVictoria B.C. Canada by thegreatscaper, on Flickr

https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/...7d196f53_b.jpgVictoria B.C. Canada by thegreatscaper, on Flickr

https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/...c9cdbb93_b.jpgVictoria B.C. Canada by thegreatscaper, on Flickr

https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/...48a6e7b1_b.jpgVictoria B.C. Canada by thegreatscaper, on Flickr

https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/...e6ac48c2_b.jpgVictoria B.C. Canada by thegreatscaper, on Flickr

https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/...c386c8b8_b.jpgVictoria B.C. Canada by thegreatscaper, on Flickr

https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/...5f63a8cb_b.jpgVictoria B.C. Canada by thegreatscaper, on Flickr

https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/...e73791bf_b.jpgVictoria B.C. Canada by thegreatscaper, on Flickr

https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/...b631007d_b.jpgVictoria B.C. Canada by thegreatscaper, on Flickr

The best view of the Olympics is from Victoria. Spectacular. I also like it that Victoria gets only 23 inches of rain per year (same as London) being in the Olympics rain shadow. Enough to be green and have nice trees, but also has plenty of sun. Vancouver's 60 inches is a bit much. If you like rain and gloomy rain forests, you can drive about 50 miles west from Victoria along the coast and be in areas that get over 100 inches, for example, Port Renfrew, 138 inches. If I lived in Canada, it would be in Victoria.

CaliNative, Thanks for your comment. I was born in Victoria and my family roots go way back into the 1800's in Victoria. I'm grateful to live here and think it's an amazing city. It's amazing how fast it's growing too... I assume you live in California. :D I have family in Sacramento but haven't been down to see them in years. Thought it was a great city though when I was there.

A couple of sunset photos of Victoria that I took last Sunday from Mt. Tolmie.

https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/...826708e8_b.jpgVictoria B.C. Canada at sunset by thegreatscaper, on Flickr

https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/...c91d2555_b.jpgVictoria B.C. Canada at sunset by thegreatscaper, on Flickr

Finally getting around to posting some pictures from this summer:

https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/...fcc63187_h.jpgYates Street - Victoria BC by JohnnyJayEh, on Flickr

One of the few remaining parking lots left in the city - not sure why this one is still around as it’s in a highly desirable location.

https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/...a7786795_h.jpgBroughton Street - Victoria BC by JohnnyJayEh, on Flickr

Looking back from the end of the block:

https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/...846565a3_h.jpgDouglas and Broughton Street by JohnnyJayEh, on Flickr

Continuing to cross the street (Douglas and Broughton):

https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/...de60d8e5_h.jpgDouglas and Broughton - Victoria BC by JohnnyJayEh, on Flickr

Continuing down Broughton street towards Government street intersection:

https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/...f570e595_h.jpgBroughton Street Viewed from Government by JohnnyJayEh, on Flickr

Inner Harbour:

https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/...24d8b05b_h.jpgInner Harbour by JohnnyJayEh, on Flickr

Heritage townhomes in James Bay (neighbourhood behind the Parliament Buildings)

https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/...8023e629_h.jpgRedstone Townhouses - James Bay by JohnnyJayEh, on Flickr

Downtown condos:

https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/...c6204348_h.jpgBelvedere and Astoria Condos by JohnnyJayEh, on Flickr

40 to 60 year old apartment buildings are getting cosmetic facelifts all over the city. Gone are the wood board balcony walls and single pane windows.

https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/...70fd8300_h.jpgRoyal Arms Apartment by JohnnyJayEh, on Flickr

Random downtown shots:

https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/...7338edd0_h.jpgBehind You! by JohnnyJayEh, on Flickr

https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/...5b8991a6_h.jpgBelmont Building by JohnnyJayEh, on Flickr

https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/...86ee0c9a_h.jpgOut Of Ireland - Victoria BC by JohnnyJayEh, on Flickr

https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/...88ac6fb3_h.jpgMexico in Victoria by JohnnyJayEh, on Flickr

https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/...0500297f_h.jpgWhale Watchers by JohnnyJayEh, on Flickr

https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/...d9420293_h.jpgJohnson Street - Victoria BC by JohnnyJayEh, on Flickr

https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/...3e4a3406_h.jpgVictoria - Vintage Japanese Fire Truck by JohnnyJayEh, on Flickr

https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/...03d43485_h.jpgVictoria - Fire Truck by JohnnyJayEh, on Flickr

https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/...4401e4c5_h.jpgFan Tan Alley - Victoria BC by JohnnyJayEh, on Flickr

https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/...d7851b7a_h.jpgDouglas and Fort St - TD Bank Building by JohnnyJayEh, on Flickr

And now a few from neighbourhoods and beaches on the edge of downtown. A few from Fernwood:

https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/...99e1ebf5_h.jpgFernwood Square - Victoria BC by JohnnyJayEh, on Flickr

https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/...67dc6c30_h.jpgFernwood Square - Victoria by JohnnyJayEh, on Flickr

https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/...d7d18ca1_h.jpgFernwood In by JohnnyJayEh, on Flickr

https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/...03cf2df2_h.jpgFernwood by JohnnyJayEh, on Flickr

Dallas Road Beach:

https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/...21fc3ba3_h.jpgDallas Road - Victoria BC by JohnnyJayEh, on Flickr

https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/...d52e60d4_h.jpgVictoria BC, Dallas Road - Kite Landing by JohnnyJayEh, on Flickr

https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/...3cceea4b_h.jpgDallas Road Beach by JohnnyJayEh, on Flickr

Rockland and Fairfield neighbourhoods:

https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/...e463c92f_h.jpgLinden Street - Victoria BC by JohnnyJayEh, on Flickr

https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/...715ed74d_h.jpgFairfield Neighbourhood - Victoria BC by JohnnyJayEh, on Flickr

https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/...84800509_h.jpgVictoria BC - The Magnolia by JohnnyJayEh, on Flickr

https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/...a3fad322_h.jpgLinden Street Monkey Tree - Victoria BC by JohnnyJayEh, on Flickr

https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/...749475e0_h.jpgCraigdarroch Castle - Victoria BC by JohnnyJayEh, on Flickr

https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/...1d63a426_h.jpgFairfield Mid-century Deers by JohnnyJayEh, on Flickr

https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/...018e7737_h.jpgMoss Rock Park, Victoria BC by JohnnyJayEh, on Flickr

https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/...9df315d5_h.jpgMoss Rock Park, Victoria BC by JohnnyJayEh, on Flickr

https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/...83a1d37a_h.jpgMoss Rock Park, Victoria BC - Looking Towards Clover Point by JohnnyJayEh, on Flickr

https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/...74718abf_h.jpgMoss Rock Park, Victoria BC - Downtown View by JohnnyJayEh, on Flickr