A snowfall in Victoria January 19, 2012

Beacon Hill Park

I always forget what this monument is for and don't usually get up to it because it's in the middle of a putting green, but it's regarding Robbie Burns. I'll bet there are many Robbie Burns memorials in the world.

Light snow January 17, 2012

Looking down Simcoe Street. (Or it could have been on January 22nd instead of the 17th - not sure.)

Government House February 28, 2011

There was still evidence of snow by the end of the month. The pink rhodo blossoms (not shown) of a couple weeks ago had now turned to mush.

The sight of this lantern on the grounds warms my heart regardless of the weather.

There was still some colour to be found.

I don't know what this bush is but I like the silvery-coppery leaves. Funny how tastes change over the years. There was a time that I wouldn't have cared for this at all.

Crocus. There's a good sign.

And another sure sign of spring - Indian Plum.

Flowers & snow

February 21. Our anniversary was a cold, rainy day but blossoms were beginning to appear at the inner harbour.

But two days later, on February 23rd, we awoke to snow!

A snowfall in Victoria

November 22, 2010

Maybe weathermen knew but I had not expected to wake up to snow.

With Yaktrax-equipped snow boots I walked slip-free to the waterfront. It seemed odd to see snow on seaweed.

Why no snow on the bench?

It probably got blown off by the fierce wind.