Circumnavigation of Vancouver Island - August 17

Sooke to Victoria
Sooke
Sooke
A “fixer-upper” in Sooke Harbour
Sooke Harbour
Eagle
A large seal or a Sea lion – not sure.
Race Rocks lighthouse. First illuminated in 1860
HMCS Calgary Canadian Forces Frigate
The sailboat Thane. A nice looking 55 foot gaff rigged ketch providing scheduled short trips and event charters out of Victoria…
The sailboat Thane looks lovely under sail but we had to motor because there was almost no wind
Floating houses in Victoria Harbour
Floating houses in Victoria Harbour
The Empress Hotel, Victoria
British Columbia Parliament Buildings, Victoria
Empress Hotel, Victoria Harbour (view from our boat)
Sunset in Victoria Harbour
Sunset in Victoria Harbour
Sunset in Victoria Harbour
The centre dome of the British Columbia Parliament Buildings