The Victoria Parliament is one of the first buildings you’ll see after you get off the Coho ferry. This beautiful marble building began its service in 1898. Take a look at A Powell River Photo Blog and scroll back to March 8th if you’d like to see some nice photos of the interior.
Okay, I know I’m titling this “day tripping,” but on this particular trip we stayed overnight. And we had an unexpected night view of Parliament from the back. I’m including this shot because it allows you to see a golden Captain George Vancouver, the British naval officer and explorer after whom Vancouver Island is named. He has a good view of Victoria from his perch atop the building.
Nice angle on the top shot Kay. Just a slight quibble – the exterior is I think granite, the marble is to be found on the inside! (And thanks for the link.)
I stand corrected. The Parliament website mentioned marble and I picked it up without clarifying the “where” part.
thats pretty!
it reminds me a tiny little bit of the parliament in budapest…
Fantastic building! I think I’ve never seen it before. Thanks!