Arriving in Victoria

The fog persisted much of the way to Victoria, which appeared phoenix like in the distance.

Shipping in Victoria Harbour, BC, through fog bank

Ships in the outer harbour start to appear.

Float plane coming out of fog around Victoria Harbour, BC

A better view of a "clump" of fog. There's also a float plane taking off left hand side, about centre. Victoria Harbour has a number of float plane operators, and a fair bit of traffic.

Shipping including a couple of interesting cruise ships in Victoria, BC

The commercial shipping end of shipping in Victoria.

Sailing near Victoria BC, looking west

The pleasure side of shipping! Perhaps boating would be a more appropriate term.

Victoria BC's cruise ships

Two passenger ships, the one on the right was leaving, the other, the Seven Seas Navigator was still there when I left two days later.

The futuristic cruise ship in Victoria, BC, from MV Coho

The Seven Seas Navigator, registered in Nassau.

Cruise ship in Victoria, BC, from MV Coho, Olympic Mountains backdrop

Looking back towards the Olympic Peninsula.

Inner Harbour, Victoria BC, including \

The inner harbour, and the Fairmont Empress Hotel, which was originally built by the Candian Pacific Railroad, using their corporate 'chateau' style. There are a number of related hotels across Canada.

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