OUR FAVOURITE PHOTOS OF 2019
Posted on December 18, 2019
Wow, another year of following along on your incredible adventures in and around Greater Victoria. We were blown away that over 272,000 of you used #ExploreVictoria to join the conversation and share your photos. Thank you! Here are some of our favourites from 2019!
BOTANICAL BEACH
A spot so unique, it must be experienced first-hand to believe it’s of this world. Just be sure to visit at low tide.
Image captured by Vancouver Island-based photographer, Tom Parker (@tomparkr).
FAN TAN ALLEY
Running towards 2020 like…
Image of @scoutgoldenretriever on a visit to Victoria.
AVATAR GROVE
Walk amongst giants and take in Vancouver Island’s incredible old-growth forests.
Image captured by Vancouver Island-based photographer, Matt Shannon(@matt_shannon_photography).
BEACON HILL PARK
Visions of cherry blossoms danced in their heads.
Image captured by local adventurer @stephsnelling.
ORCAS
A mesmerizing moment on the Salish Sea.
Image captured by photographer Cole Pellerin (@mountainmancole).
DALLAS ROAD
Taking a moment to pause and soak it all in.
Image of local adventure pup, Aspen (@adventuring.aspen).
HATLEY CASTLE PARK
Tranquil days spent meandering around Hatley Castle Park’s Japanese Garden.
Image captured by local photographer, Doug Clement (@dougclementphotography).
HATLEY CASTLE NATIONAL HISTORIC SITE
This famous west coast castle is most known for its roles in blockbuster movies such as Deadpool and The Descendants. It’s also the home of Royal Roads University.
Image captured by Royal Roads University (@royalroadsu).
GOLDSTREAM PROVINCIAL PARK
Golden hour illuminates golden hues in Goldstream Provincial Park.
Image captured by local photographer, Tyler Cave (@tylermcave).
SALISH SEA
Set sail on the Salish Sea – where the journey of getting to Victoria is almost as good as the destination itself.
Image captured by @waxplot during a visit to Victoria.
FISHERMAN’S WHARF
Taking in the vibrancy of Victoria.
Image captured by local adventurer @stephsnelling.
OAK BAY BEACH HOTEL
Moments of coastal serenity stolen alongside the Salish Sea.
Image captured by traveller, Conrad Nemeth (@mister_snuffleupagus).
FAIRY LAKE
A lone tree sprouts from a stump on Fairy Lake. “A story of dedication, determination and drive.”
Image captured by Jeff Walker Photography (@jeffwalkerphotography).
THE BUTCHART GARDENS
Fall hues in the Japanese Gardens, enchant and delight.
Image captured by local explorer @jennnnnaayy.
BOTANICAL BEACH
The energy of the coast at Botanical Beach.
Image captured by local photographer, Ian Terris (@ianterrisphotography).
OGDEN POINT BREAKWATER
Waving goodbye to another magical day on the coast.
Image captured by local explorer @grahamwhat.
DOWNTOWN VICTORIA
Trounce Alley illuminated.
Image captured by photographer @lukeb_photography.
CORDOVA BAY
Stairway to heaven or a fall sunrise over Cordova Bay? That’s up to you to decide. (https://alfrescogrills.com)
Image captured by local photographer, Murray Sharratt (@murraysharrattphotography).
SNOW AT GOLDSTREAM TRESTLE
The trestle dusted in a rare Island snowfall.
Image captured by local adventurer @nat_venture.
INNER HARBOUR SUNSET
Evening meanders in the harbour.
Image captured by local photographer, Doug Clement (@dougclementphotography).
BEACON HILL PARK MOSS LADY
Blissfully calm meanders through Beacon Hill Park.
Image captured by local adventurer @frank._ca.
We don’t know about you, but we’ve thoroughly enjoyed this visual journey through 2019. The year isn’t over yet though, so keep tagging #ExploreVictoria and we’ll keep adding more favourites!
See the best of 2018 here.
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