
Craigdarroch Castle, Victoria, BC
There are two castles in Victoria, BC: Hatley Castle, built in 1908 for James Dunsmuir, of the famous coal baron family, and now the home of Royal Roads University; and Craigdarroch Castle in Victoria, British Columbia, Canada . Craigdarroch was built in the 1890's as a family residence for another wealthy Dunsmuir coal baron Robert Dunsmuir.
Victoria is also home to the narrowest street in North America, Fan Tan Alley, located in historic Chinatown. As to Cabbages ... there is a wonderful Marine Park named Cabbage Island, located off Tumbo Island and is part of the Gulf Islands National Park Reserve.
We have the most wonderful Bog in Broadmead, a small community in Victoria, BC. The Trail winds around the Bog for a few km - See what the RBCS has to say about it:
Rithet's Bog Conservation Society (RBCS) is a registered non profit Society dedicated to the care and stewardship of the Saanich Park, known as Rithet's Bog Conservation Area which was donated to Saanich by the Guinness family of Britain in 1994 and was subsequently zoned as a nature sanctuary by the municipality. Since that time RBCS has worked closely with Saanich Parks as an advisory body on matters pertaining to the health of the Sphagnum community in this last remaining peat bog on the Saanich Peninsula. The human history of the area is a major part of the extensive educational material developed by RBCS.
RBCS is a Federated Club of the Federation of BC Naturalists.
Photos courtesy of Gary Woodburn, Victoria BC

Volunteer Work Bees at Rithet's Bog
When: First Sunday of the month, 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm, from October 2007 through June 2008
Dates: April 6, 2008, May 4, 2008 and June 1, 2008
Where: We meet at the FirTree Glen entrance to the Bog (off Emily Carr Drive) at 1:00 pm, and walk in to our work site.
Please Bring: Gloves, work clothes, (long sleeves and pant legs to protect your skin), sturdy footwear, waterproof gear on inclement days, and your favourite clippers or loppers
We Will Supply: Broom puller, shovel, loppers, tarps and dolly
Edibles Supplied: Cookies or muffins, water or juice
Every one is welcome. Hope to see you there! Join us for some exercise and fresh air, and meet other conservation minded folks. For more info, please phone 479-0491.
Sharon Hartwell
Volunteer Coordinator - RBCS

Photo courtesy of Gary Woodburn
Another busy day in Victoria, but why not stop and smell the Primulas? And while you're here, stop by and say hi to me or at least visit my website:
Cheers!
The Real Estate market in Victoria, BC is still buoyant! See part of what Victoria Real Estate Board says in it's newsletter today:
". . . Real estate buyers in the Victoria area have a growing number of properties from which to choose.
The total number of properties available for sale rose to 3,591 in March - a 17 per cent increase over March of last year. Victoria Real Estate Board President, Tony Joe, says the return to a balanced market is good news for both buyers and sellers. "With more properties available for sale, buyers now have a greater choice, but the continued demand for homes and steady prices mean sellers can anticipate strong interest in properties that are realistically priced." There were 707 sales through the Victoria Real Estate Board's Multiple Listing Service® (MLS®) in March, down from the 833 sales in the same month a year ago but up 14 per cent from the 619 sales in February."
Prices have remained steady, with the average price for single-family homes in March in Greater Victoria at $597,176 - the average during the past six months was $591,439. The average price of condos sold in March was $328,734 - with the past six months average being $332,552.
Hi Everyone:
I'm new to this Blog and Active Rain, so have just opened my Blog.
The SUN came out today!! Let's hope all the blossoms here in Victoria haven't been killed by the recent frost, snow, hail and sleet!
I've decided to stop using plastic bags - saw a TV program about how badly they are affecting the environment. Of course we all know that, but are we prepared to do anything about it???
I am and I started today. Are you going to join me?
Cheers!
David Stevens - Royal LePage Coast Capital Realty, Victoria, BC
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