Parisian bus shelter

I was really blown away by the simple but elegant design of the Paris bus shelters. You wouldn't want to kick them down! That said I am not sure whether they are any better at sheltering than ours...

While I might not be the biggest fan of the style of our new bus shelters, I do love seeing them go in where there hasn't been a shelter before. This is at Quadra and Balmoral. #yyj #victoriabc #busstop #busshelter

Nice to see the turtles out in Beacon Hill Park.

#yyj #victoriabc #turtles

Collage of photography magazine.

This week is the last chance to get a copy of the inaugural issue of the One Hour Photo YYJ zine from Camera Traders. Head down to Market Square and grab one before it is too late! It is full of amazing photos by six local photographers.

#yyj #victoriabc #photography

Lebanese restaurant in Victoria

Menu of Lebanese restaurant in Victoria

Not sure when this little bistro opened, just saw it for the first time today and didn't have a chance to try it. Menu looks pretty yummy. Anyone got any details? #yyj #yyjfood #victoriabc

Photo of daisies in black and white

A plethora of daisies at Gyro Park today.

#yyj #victoriabc #daisy #blackandwhite

tulips growing in an a field with abandoned house in background.

A couple of recalcitrant tulips on North Park St.
#yyj #victoriabc #flowers

Baby owls in a tree

I don't think I have been on a walk through Cuthbert-Holmes Park in five years. Got to see these little ones there today. Park looks great too. #yyj #victoriabc #owls

Harman Azure loaded and it looks like a perfect day to try it out. I think that they still have a few rolls at Camera Traders.

#filmphotography @harmanphoto #yyj

Is Herald Street Village Just Around the Corner? — Sidewalking Victoria I have a little bit of an obsession with Herald Street, on the north side of Chinatown. And it isn’t anything new, I have been thinking about it for almost thirty years. I have written about this three and half block stretch of the city quite a number of times on Sidewalking Victoria. At least two

There's a new article up on Sidewalking Victoria. This time I look at Herald St. and whether it could be the next urban village in Victoria. #yyj #victoriabc #urbanism

Absolutely 💯

I definitely want to spend some time in Japan at some point. Your trip sounded great.

Oh it was. I had some amazing pastries there. Just saying that our bakery game here in Victoria is impressive and in some ways exceeding it.

I am just back from an amazing 10 day trip to Paris and of my most profound discoveries was just how amazing the bakeries we have in Victoria are. I tried a lot of different boulangeries and nothing was quite as good as what I get at Working Culture, GoodSide, or Crust.

#yyj #victoriabc #bakeries

The 2026 Fernwood Art Stroll is coming up in just under two months and the webpage has been updated! Have a look around the site and make sure to get it into your calendar now! #yyj #yyjarts #yyjevents

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Photo Walk: Downtown Victoria | Vancouver Island School of Art Join Thomas Guerrero for this Saturday afternoon photo walk. Thomas is the writer of Sidewalking Victoria, an informative photography blog written from a pedestrian's perspective. In this afternoon workshop, Thomas will highlight specific areas of the downtown area and focus on specific photographic themes at each stop. Examples are photographing the intersection of lines, both real and shadows, at the foot of the Johnson St Bridge; taking advantage of taking photos at different levels in Bastion Square, and capturing the reflections in windows along Fisgard St in Chinatown. You will learn ways to create a thematic approach to photography as well as discover some fascinating locations in the downtown area. Meet at the school. Suitable for all levels. See supply list SATURDAY, APRIL 18, 1:30 - 4:30PM IN-PERSON

Just four spots left for my photography workshop at the Vancouver Island School of Art on April 18th! We will be going all over downtown trying different techniques. #photography #yyj #yyjevents

Photo Walk: Downtown Victoria | Vancouver Island School of Art Join Thomas Guerrero for this Saturday afternoon photo walk. Thomas is the writer of Sidewalking Victoria, an informative photography blog written from a pedestrian's perspective. In this afternoon workshop, Thomas will highlight specific areas of the downtown area and focus on specific photographic themes at each stop. Examples are photographing the intersection of lines, both real and shadows, at the foot of the Johnson St Bridge; taking advantage of taking photos at different levels in Bastion Square, and capturing the reflections in windows along Fisgard St in Chinatown. You will learn ways to create a thematic approach to photography as well as discover some fascinating locations in the downtown area. Meet at the school. Suitable for all levels. See supply list SATURDAY, APRIL 18, 1:30 - 4:30PM IN-PERSON

Capture the city from a true pedestrian perspective! Join my downtown Photo Walk on April 18. We'll explore Chinatown's reflections & the lines of the Johnson St Bridge. Grab your camera or phone and let's go:

Shooting digital, film or your phone? Bring it along! My downtown Photo Walk on April 18 is for all skill levels. Learn a thematic approach to urban photography right here in Victoria. Grab your spot today!
#yyj #victoriabc #victoriaevents #photography

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The Stan's Upholstery sign is gone. Fernwood got rid of them last year.

With the laundromat closed, does anyone know what is going to happen to the amazing sign?

#yyj #victoriabc #retrosigns

Chinese gate in Chinatown Victoria

Wow! The Gate of Harmonious Interest looks amazing after it's refurb!

Photo Walk: Downtown Victoria | Vancouver Island School of Art Join Thomas Guerrero for this Saturday afternoon photo walk. Thomas is the writer of Sidewalking Victoria, an informative photography blog written from a pedestrian's perspective. In this afternoon workshop, Thomas will highlight specific areas of the downtown area and focus on specific photographic themes at each stop. Examples are photographing the intersection of lines, both real and shadows, at the foot of the Johnson St Bridge; taking advantage of taking photos at different levels in Bastion Square, and capturing the reflections in windows along Fisgard St in Chinatown. You will learn ways to create a thematic approach to photography as well as discover some fascinating locations in the downtown area. Meet at the school. Suitable for all levels. See supply list SATURDAY, APRIL 18, 1:30 - 4:30PM IN-PERSON

See Victoria in a new way! Join my downtown Photo Walk on April 18 to explore urban shadows, lines, and reflections from a pedestrian perspective. All skill levels welcome.
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#yyj #photography #yyjevents

Reflection of clouds on the water.

Another one from my walk along the Gorge yesterday. #yyj #victoriabc

Just listed two of my bus stop photos on my online store. These were from a very limited run from my recent Streetlamp Salon event. Free pick-up or I can drop off any where in the four core munis in Victoria. Both shot on film. #yyj #photography #filmphotography

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We are certainly spoiled by our weather this time of year. At Cafe Iluka on the Gorge. #yyj #victoriabc #cafes #springtime

The Streetlamp Salon event last night, Victoria in Transit was a great success! The new location, Ruth and Dean downtown was great as well.

#yyj #victoriabc #yyjevents

Streetlamp Salon promo image for Victoria in Transit

I was just interviewed by CBC about the Streetlamp Salon event this evening. It should air this afternoon. There are still a couple tickets left if you want to join for the conversation!
#yyj #victoriabc #yyjevents

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Tiny Home Village is gone. #yyj #victoriabc

There are still a few tickets left for tomorrow night's Streetlamp Salon panel discussion, Victoria in Transit. Get one while they last! It is going to be a amazing discussion!

#yyj #victoriabc #transit

I shouldn't have mentioned it now...