Post some pictures of your city! II - Page 508

Rico Rommheim · #**10141** Posted **Mar 17, 2024, 1:10 PM**

Nice crisp photos Zoomer. Vancouver's always looking interesting and layered.

Also eye opening pictures of a place I've never heard of before SignalHillHiker. Clearly one day I need to go to Nfld and drive across the island.

SignalHillHiker · #**10142** Posted **Mar 17, 2024, 3:16 PM**

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Originally Posted by Rico Rommheim

Nice crisp photos Zoomer. Vancouver's always looking interesting and layered.

Also eye opening pictures of a place I've never heard of before SignalHillHiker. Clearly one day I need to go to Nfld and drive across the island.

It's torture - like driving to the moon. The TCH runs mostly across the northern interior - trees on both sides, occasionally a view of more trees beyond. You can count on one hand the number of times you can see the ocean from St. John's to Corner Brook. In fact... I think there's only once, relatively near St. John's?

And the towns you pass through on the interior are all relatively recent logging, airport, or mining towns. The whole thing is basically 1980s bungalows and a strip mall. Just brutal.

So, if you do drive across the island, you have to take long detours down all the secondary highways that serve each peninsula.

From West to East, I'd recommend Rose Blanche, Burgo (with ferry to Ramea, Grey River, Francois), Trout River (through Gros Morne), Twillingate, Newtown (with ferry to Fogo), entire Bonavista Peninsula (especially Port Union, Port Rexton, Trinity, Bonavista), loop around the Burin Peninsula (especially Burin, Grand Bank, and the French/EU islands of St-Pierre et Miquelon), entire northwest Avalon (especially Carbonear, Bay de Verde), Placentia, Cape St. Mary's, entire northeast Avalon (especially St. John's, Bauline, Cape Spear, Petty Harbour).

Some of these are 2-4 detours off the TCH, but worth it.

Rico Rommheim · #**10143** Posted **Mar 17, 2024, 4:12 PM**

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It's torture - like driving to the moon. The TCH runs mostly across the northern interior - trees on both sides, occasionally a view of more trees beyond.

So basically it's just as dull as driving from Montreal to Ottawa...

SignalHillHiker · #**10144** Posted **Mar 17, 2024, 4:22 PM**

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So basically it's just as dull as driving from Montreal to Ottawa...

I don't remember that trip anymore, it's been so long (last time, I think I was 15?), but it's kind of similar to driving from Sarnia to Thunder Bay only without any water visible lol

Rico Rommheim · #**10145** Posted **Mar 17, 2024, 11:13 PM**

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Originally Posted by SignalHillHiker

I don't remember that trip anymore, it's been so long (last time, I think I was 15?), but it's kind of similar to driving from Sarnia to Thunder Bay only without any water visible lol

Driving through the Canadian Shield tends to be mind-numbing in general yeah.

Rico Rommheim · #**10146** Posted **Mar 17, 2024, 11:20 PM**

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Villeray

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zoomer · #**10147** Posted **Mar 18, 2024, 5:26 PM**

Nice set Rico - I love photos that make you linger a bit longer or evoke curiosity.

The brown residential building with the inset archway balcony is probably by favourite building in this set - perfect!

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Is Monsieur Hot Dog so good that even Jesus wept?!

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Do you think if they spelled garbage correctly there would be none? Or is garbbage French slang for McDonald’s? And why that location, what’s the significance/connection of that weird back door - so many questions that will remain unanswered, such is the mystery of Montreal.

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Rico Rommheim · #**10148** Posted **Mar 18, 2024, 8:02 PM**

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Is Monsieur Hot Dog so good that even Jesus wept?!

Haha good observation I hadn't noticed that, but now that I do it does seem that way. I haven't tried that place, yet. I plan on trying at some point though.

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Do you think if they spelled garbage correctly there would be none? Or is garbbage French slang for McDonald’s? And why that location, what’s the significance/connection of that weird back door - so many questions that will remain unanswered, such is the mystery of Montreal.

DSC01933 by Foofoo MacShoe, on Flickr

I think had they added an extra B to garbbage it would have worked, but as you can see they've run out of room.

This spot is constantly full of trash, regardless of which day of the week it is. It's shameful. My neighbourhood, park-extension, as much as I've come to love it since I've moved here 7 years ago, is absolutely the filthiest hood in the city. Sidewalks, streets, alleyways, people's front yards - all covered in trash, discarded appliances, opened garbage bags, etc. It's strange. The neighbourhood is over 50% immigrants. But so is nearby Cote-des-Neiges, and that hood isn't anywhere near as filthy.

TorontoDrew · #**10149** Posted **Mar 18, 2024, 8:27 PM**

Those walk ups are charming. I like them more then others I've seen. They must be some of the older ones.

kool maudit · #**10150** Posted **Mar 18, 2024, 8:47 PM**

I think the opposite. They are from the period between the two world wars, like the ones on St-Joseph. They could be as late as the 1930s.

Rico Rommheim · #**10151** Posted **Mar 18, 2024, 8:52 PM**

Place d'Armes

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The Montreal-West/NDG area

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Entering the Snowdon neighbourhood, the west side of Decarie is made up of apartment buildings pre-dating the construction of the trench highway.

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Queen-Mary road. Besides the standard Montreal plex typology, this part of the city counts hundreds of art-deco apartment blocks, of varying size and quality.

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Rico Rommheim · #**10152** Posted **Mar 20, 2024, 12:32 PM**

Continuing along Queen-Mary road..

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harls · #**10153** Posted **Mar 20, 2024, 1:55 PM**

I remember seeing the Oratoire St Joseph up close for the first time and it blew me away. It's absolutely huge.

MonctonRad · #**10154** Posted **Mar 20, 2024, 2:57 PM**

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I remember seeing the Oratoire St Joseph up close for the first time and it blew me away. It's absolutely huge.

I've been there before. It is indeed a sight to behold (inside and out).

Nouvellecosse · #**10155** Posted **Mar 20, 2024, 3:17 PM**

It's nice that they seem to have completed the landscaping work at the Oratoire. Last time I was there the grounds were all torn up and there was this perilous walking path leading there. Another time there was a shuttle van since the foregrounds were totally impassable.

Rico Rommheim · #**10156** Posted **Mar 20, 2024, 3:31 PM**

Yeah they seem to be nearing completion of the grounds and new buildings. I can't wait for the observatory to finally be completed.

ScreamingViking · #**10157** Posted **Mar 20, 2024, 9:19 PM**

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Yeah they seem to be nearing completion of the grounds and new buildings. I can't wait for the observatory to finally be completed.

Are you referring to the plan to have a public observation level at the top? Is that still on track?

It's a beautiful building.

Rico Rommheim · #**10158** Posted **Mar 20, 2024, 9:36 PM**

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Are you referring to the plan to have a public observation level at the top? Is that still on track?

It's a beautiful building.

As far as I know it's still on track, but I don't know when it'll be done. I'm hoping this summer?

zoomer · #**10159** Posted **Mar 21, 2024, 12:01 AM**

How does the church maintain/restore/upgrade a building that size? Is there provincial/heritage funding? Another nice in-depth dive - thanks Rico.

Some Victoria March photos - I got out a fair bit the past few days so the pics started piling up.

Not purely in chronological order this time instead focusing on neighbourhood. Downtown to start:

Douglas at Broughton - Victoria B.C. March 5, 2024. by JohnnyJayEh, on Flickr

St. Andrews Presbyterian Church - Victoria BC by JohnnyJayEh, on Flickr

Telus Ocean Construction - March 5, 2024 by JohnnyJayEh, on Flickr

The Wedge Condo - March 5, 2024 by JohnnyJayEh, on Flickr

The Wedge Condo - March 5, 2024 by JohnnyJayEh, on Flickr

The owners of these little buildings declined to sell to the developer, so they built around it. A good decision all round, hope they remain for decades to come.

Cook at Johnson - Nest and Haven Construction by JohnnyJayEh, on Flickr

Alien Shadow - March 9, 2024 by JohnnyJayEh, on Flickr

Hotel Rialto and City Hall - March 9, 2024 by JohnnyJayEh, on Flickr

Intersection of Cook and Meares Street - March 19, 2024 by JohnnyJayEh, on Flickr

Douglas at Fort Street - March 19, 2024 by JohnnyJayEh, on Flickr

Ok, back in time again and over to the Rockland neighbourhood for a few pics:

1162 Fort Street - March 2, 2024. 3:06 p.m. by JohnnyJayEh, on Flickr

Craigdarroch Castle - March 16, 2024. by JohnnyJayEh, on Flickr

Rockland Home - March 16, 2024 by JohnnyJayEh, on Flickr

Now the wealthiest neighbourhood, but not as interesting in terms of mansions as Rockland I’d say. It’s not right next to downtown like Rockland, but about 3 or 4 miles away in Oak Bay. Hard to see many of the houses as they are hidden behind giant hedges or gates.

Uplands Home - March 17, 2024 by JohnnyJayEh, on Flickr

Uplands Home - March 17, 2024 by JohnnyJayEh, on Flickr

Ok, lastly a beach theme, then a shorter thread to follow on the James Bay neighbourhood.

Gonzales Beach, March 16, 2024 by JohnnyJayEh, on Flickr

Gonzales Beach - March 16, 2024 by JohnnyJayEh, on Flickr

The all white building is the Gonzales weather station you can see up on the hill in the background.

Gonzales Beach - March 16, 2024 by JohnnyJayEh, on Flickr

Gonzales Beach - Victoria. March 16, 2024. by JohnnyJayEh, on Flickr

Gonzales Beach, March 16, 2024 by JohnnyJayEh, on Flickr

Gonzales Beach, March 16, 2024 by JohnnyJayEh, on Flickr

And lastly Cadboro Bay, the beach down the hill from UVic:

Cadboro Bay Beached Boat - March 17, 2024 by JohnnyJayEh, on Flickr

zoomer · #**10160** Posted **Mar 22, 2024, 4:47 AM**

The James Bay neighbourhood in Victoria. Surrounded by the ocean, including prominent bordering attractions such as the BC Parliament Buildings, the Royal BC Museum (although come on - those are downtown), Beacon Hill Park, Fisherman’s Wharf, a Coast Guard station, Ogden Point Cruise ship terminal and breakwater.

It’s similar to Vancouver’s West End in many ways, but on a smaller scale. Both face the ocean and are connected to downtown and a major park. Both had significant higher density building in the 1960’s and 1970’s. In James Bay a 22 storey tower (built 1969 - Orchard House ) and 21 (Robert’s House - built 1973) were so despised that nothing taller was built until 2014. Still James Bay is one of BC’s densest neighborhoods, filled with lots of traditional 4 storey apartment buildings, townhouses, and mid-rise apartment and condos. It continues to see significant infill and new mid-rise development. More so than the West End there are a good number of heritage homes from the 1800’s still standing. It’s home to an older population, some very affluent but also a good proportion of lower income residents who live in subsidized or rent controlled apartments. Although not my favourite Victoria neighbourhood it really is quite remarkable in terms of the concentration of important BC landmarks and sites. This includes First Nations totems, longhouse, historic sites and located beside the museum is Helmcken House, built in 1852 and is the oldest house in British Columbia still standing on its original property.

James Bay - Victoria. March 5, 2024 by JohnnyJayEh, on Flickr

James Bay - Victoria, March 5, 2024 by JohnnyJayEh, on Flickr

James Bay - Victoria, March 5, 2024 by JohnnyJayEh, on Flickr

View from James Bay across to the Songhees and the building that finally overtook Orchard House as the tallest (since passed again).

View of Songhees from James Bay - March 16, 2024. by JohnnyJayEh, on Flickr

Huntingdon Manor Hotel - Victoria. March 16, 2024 by JohnnyJayEh, on Flickr

Fisherman’s Wharf - Victoria, March 16, 2024. by JohnnyJayEh, on Flickr

Shoal Point Condo Building - March 16, 2024 by JohnnyJayEh, on Flickr

Ogden Point Breakwater - March 16, 2024 by JohnnyJayEh, on Flickr

The Bent Mast Pub - March 19, 2024 by JohnnyJayEh, on Flickr

James Bay - March 19, 2024 by JohnnyJayEh, on Flickr

Emily Carr House - March 19, 2024 by JohnnyJayEh, on Flickr

James Bay - March 19, 2024 by JohnnyJayEh, on Flickr

Beacon Hill Park - March 19, 2024 by JohnnyJayEh, on Flickr

Turtles Sun Bathing, Beacon Hill Park - March 19, 2024 by JohnnyJayEh, on Flickr