Butchart Gardens -
British Columbia -
2008 |
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Down near Victoria again,
The Butchart Gardens,
a National Historical Site of Canada,
about 20 km north of Victoria.
www.butchartgardens.com |
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The Sunken Garden,
a converted quarry.
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Fountains near the Sunken Garden.
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The Sunken Garden. |
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The Sunken Garden. |
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The Sunken Garden. |
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The Rose Garden |
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Amphitheater for summer concerts. |
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The Japanese Garden.
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The Japanese Garden. |
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The Japanese Garden. |
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A cove along the path.
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The Italian Garden. |
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The Italian Garden. |
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Church and State Winery
near
Butchart Gardens
www.churchandstatewines.com
Many good Vancouver Island
wineries
if I had time. |
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Chalet Estate Winery
www.chaletestatewinery.ca
Vancouver Island wineries:
www.wineislands.ca |
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Hamin' it up for the camera
Must be at ferry in 15 minutes! |
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Nat Hager
III - 2008 Aug 30 |