Victoria Construction - #7 - Page 130

Vin · #**2581** Posted **Apr 9, 2021, 10:38 PM**

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Originally Posted by Apey

I have often made the remark that one thing I miss from Toronto is the GO Train's ease and convenience of hopping on and going down town for the day! Would love to see a commuter rail line to go travel up island, and help the economy in that way! Also would be nice to relax on a day trip like that while waiting for my broken arm to heal! Also belated Happy Easter to you all!

T.O. and the GTA area certainly have the best commuter train system anywhere in the country. One thing they can improve is to have dedicated double-track high-speed rail lines between Montreal-Toronto & Ottawa-Toronto. That would make short weekend trips all the more fun, like in many parts of Europe and Asia.

Victoria can start with a single line connecting the city centre to Esquimalt, Langford and Colwood, for a start.

And happy belated Easter to you as well!

The Great Scaper · #**2582** Posted **Apr 20, 2021, 6:08 AM**

I posted these tonight on the Found city photo thread that Zoomer started and thought I'd share these on here as well... I took these two photos last week.

South Turner Street in James Bay.

Cherry trees on South Turner Street by thegreatscaper, on Flickr

This is the southern end of Victoria's Skyline. Taken from The Songhees walkway...

Victoria B.C. Canada by thegreatscaper, on Flickr

The Great Scaper · #**2583** Posted **Apr 21, 2021, 5:00 AM**

I went to the top of Highrock Park in Esquimalt tonight. Such a beautiful sunset. I got a few photos of the city and thought I'd post them tonight.

Victoria B.C. Canada skyline by thegreatscaper, on Flickr

Victoria B.C. Canada by thegreatscaper, on Flickr

Victoria B.C. Canada Skyline by thegreatscaper, on Flickr

Vin · #**2584** Posted **Apr 22, 2021, 12:09 AM**

Love these photos, thank you!

Apey · #**2585** Posted **Apr 22, 2021, 4:59 AM**

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Originally Posted by The Great Scaper

I posted these tonight on the Found city photo thread that Zoomer started and thought I'd share these on here as well... I took these two photos last week.

South Turner Street in James Bay.

Cherry trees on South Turner Street by thegreatscaper, on Flickr

This is the southern end of Victoria's Skyline. Taken from The Songhees walkway...

Victoria B.C. Canada by thegreatscaper, on Flickr

Amazingly beautiful photos! brightened my day! thank you for your contribution! Cheers!

The Great Scaper · #**2586** Posted **Apr 24, 2021, 6:06 AM**

Thanks Melissa and Vin... Here's some more pics that I took in early April on a nice sunny day.

Victoria B.C. Canada by thegreatscaper, on Flickr

Victoria, B.C. Canada by thegreatscaper, on Flickr

Victoria B.C. Canada by thegreatscaper, on Flickr

Repthe250 · #**2587** Posted **Apr 24, 2021, 11:11 PM**

I hate to be the one to say it, but man, Victoria’s skyline is turning out to be really monotonous and bland.

The Great Scaper · #**2588** Posted **Apr 25, 2021, 5:13 AM**

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Originally Posted by Repthe250

I hate to be the one to say it, but man, Victoria’s skyline is turning out to be really monotonous and bland.

I actually disagree somewhat. Some of the newer developments have some nice architecture and differ from each other a lot.

The Falls,

Victoria B.C. Canada by thegreatscaper, on Flickr

The Fall's condos by thegreatscaper, on Flickr

The Aria,

Condos and Hotel, Victoria B.C. Canada by thegreatscaper, on Flickr

Victoria B.C. Canada by thegreatscaper, on Flickr

Shutters

Shutters and Spa by thegreatscaper, on Flickr

The Juliet

Victoria B.C. Canada by thegreatscaper, on Flickr

1515 Douglas

New office building, Victoria, B.C. by thegreatscaper, on Flickr

Victoria B.C. Canada by thegreatscaper, on Flickr

The Atrium,

Offices and condos downtown Victoria by thegreatscaper, on Flickr

Shoal Point

James Bay, Shoal Point... Victoria B.C. Canada by thegreatscaper, on Flickr

Hudson Place 1

Victoria B.C. Canada by thegreatscaper, on Flickr

The Janion,

Victoria B.C. Canada by thegreatscaper, on Flickr

Victoria B.C. Canada by thegreatscaper, on Flickr

Capital Park

New office building, James Bay by thegreatscaper, on Flickr

Promontory and Dockside Green,

Victoria B.C. Canada by thegreatscaper, on Flickr

Another photo of Vic West by thegreatscaper, on Flickr

Black and White,

New condos Victoria B.C. Canada by thegreatscaper, on Flickr

zoomer · #**2589** Posted **Apr 25, 2021, 5:02 PM**

Victoria has never been about skyscrapers or skylines. Pretty much no no cares or considers ‘the skyline’ here other than makings sure nothing too dominant appears or overshadows existing heritage buildings. In fact if it wasn’t for GreatScaper there would be virtually no skyline or downtown density pictures in existence, lol. He’s on a one man mission! The focus here is totally on the street level experience for decades, and for the most part that’s been successful as it’s one of the most enjoyable pedestrian experiences in Canada. I’d love to see even a few iconic new buildings pop up here and there, it’s amazing how one or two buildings can totally transform the perception of a city’s skyline - thinking of Edmonton and Saskatoon in particular. It will be challenging as unless it’s on or near the waterfront it just wont’ have much of an impact, and that’s where there will be the biggest push back. In the meantime there are a ton of solid projects coming online which will make Victoria ridiculously dense for a small city, and eventually, and perhaps with a change at City Hall one day there may be an appetite for something more bold. And yet, coming into the inner harbour by boat you’re still presented with an iconic skyline shot, and although short, one of the best in Canada, framed by the new towers on Songhees, the Empress, Parliament Buildings, heritage buildings along Wharf street and Johnson street bridge.

The Great Scaper · #**2590** Posted **Apr 26, 2021, 5:22 AM**

Thanks Zoomer for the kind words and I totally agree with your opinions too. I had a pretty chill day though I did do paperwork for my business for a chunk of my day today. I did however sneak up to Mount Tolmie and take a few quick skyline photos. The air wasn't as clear as it could be but better than it usually is. Here's a few that I took today.

Victoria B.C. Canada skyline by thegreatscaper, on Flickr

Greater Victoria, B.C. Canada by thegreatscaper, on Flickr

Vic West, Victoria B.C. Canada by thegreatscaper, on Flickr

svlt · #**2591** Posted **Apr 26, 2021, 3:43 PM**

Hate to be that annoying guy but with a setting like the inner harbor Victoria, really doesn't need bold, daring supertalls to define it as much as an Edmonton or Saskatoon would. Vic West has been coming online with a lot of decent buildings of late especially when viewed at flying in on a seaplane. I didn't think much of it 20 years ago at all.

These shots are fantastic, really takes me away to a quieter, more peaceful city that still has plenty of amenities and services.

Vin · #**2592** Posted **Apr 27, 2021, 9:01 PM**

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Originally Posted by Repthe250

I hate to be the one to say it, but man, Victoria’s skyline is turning out to be really monotonous and bland.

I have to agree with you on this. Used to be so much nicer overall, especially if you live to see it prior to the 60s. The Customs House rebuild at the waterfront is also rather bland, and nothing compared to the 1950s built neo-classical extension.

With that said, thankfully there are still a few very beautiful examples of colonial architecture: some very nicely preserved, such as the Janion near the Blue Bridge.

And Great Scaper, once again thanks for those beautiful pics. The sunshine really makes everything look refreshed. I think Reothe250 meant that the newer structures look bland. If you compare them to those built before, they may be able to pack in some serious housing density, but definitely not the looks. In fact, the most beautiful buildings in Victoria are the shorter buildings (not referring to those ugly one or two storey ones of course).

The Great Scaper · #**2593** Posted **May 1, 2021, 5:16 AM**

Thanks so much Vin.

I took a few photos of the new Dockside green developments under construction a couple of weeks ago. They won't be the tallest buildings but still cool to see it under construction again.

Dockside Green under construction by thegreatscaper, on Flickr

Dockside Green under construction by thegreatscaper, on Flickr

This is what it's going to look like...

Dockside Green development by thegreatscaper, on Flickr

Good changes for Vic West.

The Great Scaper · #**2594** Posted **May 3, 2021, 4:29 AM**

I was going to do paperwork and month end billing all day today but I was pretty tired from a long week of work so I decided to go and get some skyline photos of Victoria this afternoon. These are the photos that I decided to edit and upload.

I'm not sure why the quality is better on Flickr than when shared on SSP.

Victoria, B.C. Canada skyline by thegreatscaper, on Flickr

Victoria, B.C. Canada by thegreatscaper, on Flickr

Victoria, B.C. Canada skyline by thegreatscaper, on Flickr

Victoria, B.C. Canada by thegreatscaper, on Flickr

Repthe250 · #**2595** Posted **May 3, 2021, 4:54 AM**

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Originally Posted by Vin

I have to agree with you on this. Used to be so much nicer overall, especially if you live to see it prior to the 60s. The Customs House rebuild at the waterfront is also rather bland, and nothing compared to the 1950s built neo-classical extension.

With that said, thankfully there are still a few very beautiful examples of colonial architecture: some very nicely preserved, such as the Janion near the Blue Bridge.

And Great Scaper, once again thanks for those beautiful pics. The sunshine really makes everything look refreshed. I think Reothe250 meant that the newer structures look bland. If you compare them to those built before, they may be able to pack in some serious housing density, but definitely not the looks. In fact, the most beautiful buildings in Victoria are the shorter buildings (not referring to those ugly one or two storey ones of course).

Yes, 100%. I think Victoria is a very lovely city with an amazing urban fabric. It’s just a shame that a lot of the recent (last 20 years) builds have been extremely underwhelming, suburban-Vancouver-like. And in their respective locations, are dominating what was a very unique skyline

skylinegazer · #**2596** Posted **May 3, 2021, 7:14 PM**

great to still see a number of construction cranes on the skyline!

The Great Scaper · #**2597** Posted **May 10, 2021, 2:53 AM**

I took a few photos of the Hudson II development today. I just haven't had much time to take photos lately. It's going to be Victoria's second tallest building.

Hudson II, Victoria's future 2nd tallest building by thegreatscaper, on Flickr

zoomer · #**2598** Posted **May 10, 2021, 5:10 AM**

Thanks for the update GS. Looking forward to seeing this rise rapidly this summer. Too bad it's directly behind the tallest as it might end up looking like one giant block from some vantage points.

I took this one of a rental nearly completed at the corner of Johnson and Quadra.

The Great Scaper · #**2599** Posted **May 10, 2021, 6:05 AM**

Thanks Zoomer, I think you maybe right regarding how this will look from certain places but I'm excited to see it getting built. This is a great photo of this building that you took. I really like this building a lot too. It looks great coming into town. It's just not tall enough though as it's over shadowed by Chard's towers.

svlt · #**2600** Posted **May 10, 2021, 3:57 PM**

It really is too bad they didn't get a little more creative with the second Hudson building, in spite of its height it'll really look like the poor little brother of Hudson one.