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![The Customs House was completed in 1875 The beautiful building is no longer a government building but was recognized in 1987 and was designated a Canadian National Heritage site. [photo Gary Woodburn]](http://s3.amazonaws.com/activerain-image-store/image_store/region_images/ar12097834275098_l.jpg)
![Victoria BC Swiftsure Race. [photo courtesy Gary Woodburn]](http://s3.amazonaws.com/activerain-image-store/image_store/region_images/ar120922204581973_l.jpg)
![Victoria Inner Harbour Tours Ferry. [photo courtesy Gary Woodburn]](http://s3.amazonaws.com/activerain-image-store/image_store/region_images/ar120922200184439_l.jpg)
![Fisgard Lighthouse, Victoria BC. A wonderful place for canoes. [photo courtesy Gary Woodburn]](http://s3.amazonaws.com/activerain-image-store/image_store/region_images/ar120922097147845_l.jpg)
![Victoria BC Double Decker Bus in fron the The Empress Hotel. [Photo by Gary Woodburn]](http://s3.amazonaws.com/activerain-image-store/image_store/region_images/ar120922070295828_l.jpg)
![Carriage Ride in Victoria, March 2008. [Photo by Gary Woodburn]](http://s3.amazonaws.com/activerain-image-store/image_store/region_images/ar120922064592754_l.jpg)
![Victoria BC Legislative Buildings and boats in the Inner Harbour.
[Photo by Gary Woodburn]](http://s3.amazonaws.com/activerain-image-store/image_store/region_images/ar120922060377379_l.jpg)
![Victoria BC Legislative Buildings
[Photo courtesy Gary Woodburn]](http://s3.amazonaws.com/activerain-image-store/image_store/region_images/ar120788220917678_l.jpg)
![Totem Pole in Victoria BC Inner Harbour.
[Photo courtesy Gary Woodburn]](http://s3.amazonaws.com/activerain-image-store/image_store/region_images/ar120788196183637_l.jpg)
![Royal Roads University - Hatley Castle, Victoria, BC.
[Photo courtesy Gary Woodburn]](http://s3.amazonaws.com/activerain-image-store/image_store/region_images/ar120788182752013_l.jpg)
![Capt. Cook & Legislative Buildings, Victoria, BC Inner Harbour
[Photo courtesy of Gary Woodburn]](http://s3.amazonaws.com/activerain-image-store/image_store/region_images/ar120714711698196_l.jpg)
![Victoria BC Double Decker Bus in fron the The Empress Hotel. [Photo by Gary Woodburn]](http://s3.amazonaws.com/activerain-image-store/image_store/region_images/ar120922070295828.jpg)
Victoria BC Double Decker Bus in fron the The Empress Hotel. [Photo by Gary Woodburn]Located in: Victoria, BC
I came from an Island (Britain), and have lived on an Island (Vancouver Island, BC) since I was 9 years old, but the Island I like to visit is a tiny one here in British Columbia ... Portland Island. Access is only by boat or kayak and it's located between Salt Spring Island and Sidney on Vancouver Island. There are 10 kilometres of walking trails around Portland Island and it really is a wonderful place to visit.
Although now uninhabited it was the site of a First Nations' village, and Hawaiian immigrants who settled there in the 1880's. Consequently, there are fruit trees, roses and garden plants and shell midden beaches throughout the island. I was even told that there was once a horse race track through the middle of the island.
In 1958 the island was given to Princess Margaret to commemorate her visit to BC. Princess Margaret returned the island to the people of British Columbia in 1967 and it became a park. There are two small coves for anchorage, called Princess Bay and Royal Cove. Today it is part of the Gulf Islands National Park Reserve.
Photo Gulf Islands Guide
The City of Victoria has an exciting maritime history. Victoria's Inner Harbour, on Thursday, June 26, is the venue for the spectacular Parade of Sail, which kicks off the Victoria Tall Ships Festival. There will be at least 24 Tall Ships with their sails billowing and according to estimates from the festival director they are aiming to attract 40,000 paid visitors.
Ships that have been used in movies, the ' Bounty' (a 54-metre sailing vessel), the 'Nina' (a replica of the 15th century ship of Christopher Columbus) and 'Lady Washington' (112 ft. replica of the privateer sailed during the American Revolution, and used in the Pirates of the Caribbean) are three of the Tall Ships seen on the big screen. The ships will be open for boarding at various times on the Friday, Saturday and Sunday.
For more information visit: www.tallshipsvictoria.ca
Come and watch the wonderful thrilling and sometimes terrifying 65th Annual Yacht Racing Classic in Victoria, BC Canada this weekend.
The Royal Victoria Yacht Club hosts the event with approx. 200 yachts registered this year.
There are four different race courses: The Swiftsure Lightship Classic - 140 nautical miles; the Cape Flattery race; the 70 mile Juan de Fuca race; and the Classic Inshore race.
This year the races can be followed in real-time through a web-based tracking program. For more information visit www.swiftsure.org
Clover Point is the starting area at 10:05 a.m. the weather forecast calls for sun, and a Clover Point breakfast is served from 9:00 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.
My OPEN HOUSE on Sunday May 25th will keep me away for a couple of hours, but I'll watch some of the races and the start is always exciting.
The Festival Season is starting!
This weekend weather forecast calls for sunshine, and on Saturday and Sunday May 17 & 18 Victoria, British Columbia is holding the 71st Highland Games.
The Celtic Festival will be held during the two days. On Saturday, everything Celtic and Irish in particular will be happening - Sheep dog trials, Sheep shearing, Spinning and weaving, Irish foods, step dancing and lots of booths, including Celtic jewellery, T-shirts and Kilts.
On Sunday will be the Heavy Events, Pipe Band competition, Scottish Dance Competition, The Massed Bands, Whiskey School, and .... Haggis!!! Of course the bagpipes will also be there!
This year the Festival will be held in Topaz Park on Blanshard Street. This new venue will provide the additional space and central location required to allow expansion of event activities and meet the requirements for Victoria to host the 2010 World Championship Heavy Games.
Then.... on Victoria Day May 19th the Parade travels along Douglas Street.
The Victoria Day Parade is Victoria's largest parade event - Marching bands from Canada and the USA, floats, clowns, food booths, etc., etc. Over 120,000 spectators watch this popular annual event in person and on television.
A Great Fun long Weekend for the whole family.
I was just reading about real estate sales in Toronto. Everyone has been predicting a down-turn to follow the USA but an article by Lynda Leatherdale used a condo development at Bloor & Yonge to show that is not happening. The penthouse suites were priced at 2 million when they first went on the market and now they are up to 8 million and the building has not even started yet !!!!!! Are the same investment opportunities available in Victoria?
Here is what the Victoria Real Estate Boards stats show:
The average price of all condominiums sold in April was $325,975; the average for the last six months was $328,915. The median was lower at $294,900. The average price of all townhomes sold last month was $420,658; the six month average was $440,364. The median price was $407,450.
MLS® sales last month included 395 single family homes, 235 condominiums, 80 townhomes and 20 manufactured homes.
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As first time buyers, we did not know what to fully expect from the process of home buying. We contacted several agents with a request to represent us in our search and purchase of a home and were surprised that David was the only agent who replied to our request. We were immediately very pleased with how personable and honest David was.
Our satisfaction grew even more with the fact that he took the time to listen to our needs and understood what we could reasonably afford with our modest incomes. David made the process of home buying so smooth for us as first time buyers. He allowed us to make our own decisions while providing us with his view on them as a learning guide. There was never a rushed or wasted sense of time while working with David. Our new home is exactly what we were looking for and we could not be happier. We have recommended David to everyone we know and will definitely keep in contact, hopefully using his assistance again one day. David Crossman and Laura Arlidge
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David – this is a small token of our appreciation for everything you’ve done to make the purchase of our new home possible. We know that it would not have happened if it weren’t for the extraordinary things you did. We love our new home and are really happy.
The Clarke Family, Victoria, BC.
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... Thank you so much for being there for us every step of the way during the sale of our home and transition to a new city. Your hard work and going the extra mile to help us will always be remembered.
Wendy, Peter, Heather, Burnaby, BC.
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David says on his website that he will work with you until you find exactly what you want. I can honestly say he did just that. He spared no time or effort until I found a suitable property. He helped define and refine my search until my specific needs were met. When asked for, David offered his opinion but would add that his opinion and interests were secondary to my own. David is a person of high integrity on all levels. I hope you will be as fortunate as I was to find David for your real estate needs. I cannot recommend him highly enough. He is invaluable as a realtor and I am honoured now to call him my friend.
Eileen S., Victoria, BC.
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I was especially impressed with David's commitment to render the cross-Canada move as easy as possible for us. He helped us research a moving company with a proven track record, picked us up from the airport when we arrived, and personally drove us to our new home. He clearly heard our needs and delivered on his promise that we would not be disappointed. A few months later, the perfect home did come on to the market! When we were transferred, he sold our home quickly and efficiently. I will never forget David for the incredible work that he did for my family. As a result, I cannot recommend him enough to anyone looking to buy or sell a home.
Dr. C.R., B.A., M.D., C.C.F.P., F.R.C.P.C. Victoria, BC.
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