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#Songhees #CapitalRD - Songhees chief says agreement with CRD will help prevent repeat of past mistakes https://www.timescolonist.com/local-news/songhees-chief-says-agreement-with-crd-will-help-prevent-repeat-of-past-mistakes-11461746

https://community.admitone.com/commie-bop-open-mic-2025-10-07/MDU37A?

Hosted by PINDN and Wes Carroll A #CommieBop is an expression of freedom, verve, and solidarity. Share yours with us—let’s bask in the liberating imagination of our city!
Sign Up Via Google Forums or at 6:45pm before the event. Doors: 6pm Event: 7pm - 10pm Performer sign up: https://forms.gle/kXjoJbyf155p1ktY9

All proceeds go to Awi'nakola: Tree of Life Foundation A Commie Bop is freedom in motion—a song, a poem, a spell, a skit, a dance against the grind of #colonial #capitalism. It’s where creativity smashes exploitation, where solidarity squeezes alienation, and where we (yes, we, the ridiculous and unruly) celebrate our collective fire. This is a space to howl #anticapitalist anthems, share art that bites back, and honor past and future generations. #Leftist debates? Vital. But tonight we revel in the kaleidoscope of our movement, checking our purity test kits at the door with our hearts open to each other’s stories. We have license to be silly little peasants! Think Carnival mocking lords and kings…

#OpenMic Sets: Your offering does NOT need to involve a complex analysis - our day-to-day experiences put us into the crosshairs of capitalism’s contradictions. Sets should be 10 minutes or less. Please explain why you chose or wrote what you’re sharing. #Performers are encouraged to make space for audience participation - teach us your chorus, wrangle us into your skit, add call and response, or bring up Alice to play the tambourine or the triangle.

All acts should, in their own unique way, call for an end to exploitation and discrimination. This space celebrates dignity. Check lyrics for oppressive language (racist, sexist, ableist, SWERFS, TERFS, etc.). We fight systems, not each other. Please respect the venue.

We will save five sets as first come first serve before the event and open up the rest for folks who wish to register via Google Forms. NOT READY YET? Join the crowd, soak up the vibes, and cook something up for next time.

#VictoriaBC #AnarchoSocialists #Anarchists #YYJEvents #CommunityEvent #CommunitySharing #CommunityEngagement #PerformingArts #Skits #Lekwungen #Songhees #Esquimalt #Wsanec #Saanich #Vicwest #ViewRoyal #ActsOfResistance #AntiColonial #decolonization #DecolonizeYourMind #CommunistsWelcome #VancouverIsland #VanIsle #PNW

#SilentSunday

Gorge Waterway Park & the waterfront walkway.

#waterway #watershed #Wsanec #Saanich #VictoriaBC #YYJ #VancouverIsland #VanIsle #PacificNorthwest #Cascadia #PNW #GorgePark #YYJParks #UrbanPark #Esquimalt #Songhees #WalkInThePark #scenery #ScenicWalks #monochrome #WhereILive

A grayscale photograph depicts a tranquil waterway scene. The waterway flows from the mid-ground towards the viewer, its surface reflecting the sky above and the trees lining its banks. The sky features puffy clouds with varying shades of gray.

On the left, a raised stone wall with a white chain & post fence runs along the water's edge. Trees border the waterway, their branches reaching towards the sky. Across the waterway, dense trees and foliage create a thick barrier. Reflections on the water are rippled. Several birds are visible in the sky.

We are just one week away from Let’s Get Quizzical: Trivia, #Bioblitz & Food by the Gorge, happening on Saturday, August 30, 2025, from 11 AM to 5 PM at #GorgeEsquimaltPark - right outside the Gorge Nature House.

This exciting, #free #FamilyFriendly event is packed with activities for all ages:

🧠 Sustainable Smarts #Trivia – Three rounds of engaging trivia with fantastic #prizes from local favourites like HAVN, Axe & Grind, and Quazar’s Arcade + some of Esquimalt's finest, Warm Gift Shop, Errant Empire, and 4Cats Esquimalt!

🌿 Bioblitz #CommunityScience – Join guided walks and help document local plants, bugs, birds, and more on iNaturalist.

🐞 #BugWalk & #PlantWalks – Led by the #GWAS team to connect you with the biodiversity of our beautiful #GorgeWaterway.

🎟️ Passport to Science Wrap-Up – Explore hands-on science with our friends from Passport to Science, Victoria Bug Zoo, Centre of the Universe, and more!

And, of course… delicious food all day long:
🍦 Hazel’s Ice Cream – Serving cold treats and smiles.
🌯 Greek on the Street – Flavour-packed eats and street-side classics.
🥗 Naked Dressings – Fresh, healthy bites made with love.

Whether you are coming for the science, the food, the trivia, or simply to enjoy the community atmosphere, there is something for everyone. So, choose your favourite method of Active Transportation and come get quizzical on Saturday, August 30!

Support Your Local #NatureHouse
This #fundraiser helps support much-needed improvements to the Gorge Nature House, enabling us to continue providing #environmental #education and #CommunityPrograms for years to come.

Mark your calendars, bring your friends and family, and come celebrate the Gorge with us!

Learn More →
http://triviabythegorge.eventbrite.com

Unable to make the event but still want to support the cause?
No problem – Donate today!
https://www.gorge.ca/donate?link_id=14&can_id=885c887d51f4f2992844bbc18a1523b7&source=email-one-week-until-lets-get-quizzical-trivia-bioblitz-food-by-the-gorge&email_subject=_-one-week-until-lets-get-quizzical-trivia-bioblitz-food-by-the-gorge-_&&

#Saanich #VictoriaBC #Esquimalt #YYJ #Songhees #VancouverIsland #VanIsle #PacificNorthwest #PNW #Nature #HandsOnLearning #CitizenScience #YYJParks #AllAges #InclusiveEvents #AccessibleEvents #FreeEvent #FunAtThePark #Naturalists #LearnAboutNature #CommunityEvent #CommunityBuilding

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Hey #Saanich #Esquimalt #VictoriaBC #ViewRoyal folks! Who wants to join me & other crafty #community #volunteers to make new #lanterns & help at this year's Esquimalt #LanternFestival ?
I'll be at all the weekday evening lantern-making shifts 😊

Please sign up at the link provided!

We are getting things rolling for the Esquimalt Lantern Festival! We need crew to help us build new lanterns mid-September as well as help at the event itself. This year, we have expanded the #festival slightly by having #LanternMaking for the general public on Thursday, Sept 25 & the main event on Friday, Sept 26.

https://www.townshiparts.org/esquimalt-lantern-festival.html

The Esquimalt Lantern Festival (ELF) is an annual, all ages, #FreeEvent held at the #EsquimaltGorgePark on the traditional land of the Esquimalt and #Songhees Nations.

It features #music by local musicians, handmade lanterns, large-scale #puppets , and interactive #art installations throughout the park. The festival's mandate is to create a warm, welcoming environment that celebrates all things #weird and wonderful!

DO YOU HAVE AN IDEA FOR THE EVENT?
Send our Artistic Producer Jessica Hickman an email at esqlanternfest@gmail.com

#YYJ #AllAges #Inclusive #AccessibleEvent #OutdoorsEvent #LightTheNight #HandmadeLanterns #LanternsFest #ArtsAndCrafts #CommunityEvent #CommunityBuilding #FamilyFriendly #VancouverIsland #VanIsle #PacificNorthwest #PNW #ArtsAndCulture

I'm attending.

Gorge #FloodAdaptation for Sea Level Rise #CommunityWorkshop By City of Victoria
Have your say on the future of the #GorgeWaterway and #PortageInlet.

Thursday, September 25 · 2 - 4pm PDT.
Doors at 1:45pm.
Esquimalt Gorge Park & Pavilion
1070 Tillicum Rd.

Join us at this workshop to learn more about sea level rise in the Gorge and Portage Inlet and to share your knowledge, experience and values to help guide #SeaLevelRise planning for the area. A presentation will be followed by a #facilitated discussion that will help inform adaptation options to address sea level rise.

The workshop will cover the following topics:

Introduction to the Gorge Coastal #Flood Adaptation Strategy.
Sea level rise projections, including areas, #ecosystems and #infrastructure at risk in the Gorge
Possible #coastal adaptation approaches
Examples of coastal resilience initiatives along the Gorge
Activities to explore values informing future coastal planning

The feedback we receive will inform the Gorge Coastal Flood Adaptation Strategy, a collaboration between by the Township of #Esquimalt , the District of #Saanich , the City of #VictoriaBC and the Town of #ViewRoyal with support from the #CapitalRegionalDistrict.

Refreshments will be provided.

Registration is required. If we reach capacity for the event, we will take a waitlist and may add an additional event.

For other ways to provide input, please complete the online survey and identify places that are important to you or where you have experienced flooding on our interactive map at engage.victoria.ca/gorge-flooding.

Accessibility and Parking:

#FreeChildcare will be provided on-site for the duration of the event.

#FreeParking is available at the Esquimalt Gorge Park Pavilion, including 10 #AccessibleParking stalls and four electric vehicle chargers.

Accessible by bus routes 14 and 26 and a short walk from routes 8, 9 and 11.

A bike rack is available.

For more details on accessibility, visit this page:
https://www.esquimalt.ca/media/file/accessibility-inventory

Please contact us with any questions or requests for accessibility accommodations at engage@victoria.ca.

#CommunityEngagement #CommunityEducation #CommunityPlanning #CommunityInput #YYJ #Wsanec #Songhees #VancouverIsland #VanIsle #PacificNorthwest #Cascadia #PNW #Flooding #FloodStrategies #CommunityVoices #ProvideYourFeedback #GetInvolved #CommunitySurvey

#SilentSunday
No matter how mad the world has become, taking some quiet moments to reflect & think about the many marvelous things that bring our hearts & souls some happiness, is always a winning investment 💞

#Saanich #VictoriaBC #Esquimalt #YYJ #Songhees #water #clouds #VancouverIsland #VanIsle #PacificNorthwest #Cascadia #PNW #Scenic #Nature #landscape #GorgeTillicum #waterway #watershed #photography #YYJwalks #GetOutside

Tranquil waterway landscape with a cloudy sky reflecting in the still water, silhouetted shoreline with trees and homes, and a small boat on the lake.

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My friend & fellow local activist, Mary, has organized & is hosting this #AllInclusive #Accessible #SilentDJ #DanceParty at #BeaconHillPark in late September.

She has #LongCovid & became #disabled from it. The fight to save the only long covid clinic here is still needing public support.

https://www.change.org/p/josie-osborne-protect-access-to-care-for-long-covid-me-cfs-and-fibromyalgia-patients

https://www.lifelinebc.ca/campaign

#FreeEvent #PublicEvent #PeopleWithDisabilities #DisabledFolksWelcomed #VictoriaBC #YYJ #Songhees #VancouverIsland #VanIsle

Poster advertising an "Electric Equinox" event, an all abilities picnic and silent DJ dance party, including time, date, location, and activities, alongside silhouettes of two people dancing, with support by Silent DJ Victoria, City of Victoria, and Embrace.

Really nice conditions on Portage Inlet & the Gorge Waterway, today👌
I'm home & making some pho ga (chicken pho) now.

#Wsanec #Esquimalt #Songhees #waterway #watershed #VictoriaBC #YYJ #VancouverIsland #VanIsle #PacificNorthwest #Cascadia #PNW #waterscapes #seascapes #water #nature #wildlife #seals #PaddleOn #GetOutside #FreshAir

Three-part composite photo depicting a body of water with the top left showing a view of the water and distant treeline with mountain background, the top right view shows a treeline, water, and a house on the edge of the water and the bottom view shows a rock outcropping with several seals lounging on it with rippled water in the foreground and clear blue sky.

#FootpathFriday
A winding trail, through forest, to a quiet beach spot.

#Saanich #VictoriaBC #Esquimalt #YYJ #Songhees #waterfront #VancouverIsland #VanIsle #PacificNorthwest #Cascadia #PNW #Scenic #Nature #landscape #GorgeTillicum #waterway #watershed #photography #YYJwalks #GetOutside #NatureTrails #footpath

A walking path winds through a lush, green forest, flanked by dense foliage and a prominent tree with smooth, reddish-brown bark and vibrant green canopy.

A little #footpath that leads down to a nice beach spot, along the #GorgeWaterway.

A scenic view of a waterway framed by lush green trees and a dirt path, with a clear blue sky dotted with white clouds. The foreground features tall, dark trees flanking a pathway covered in dry, golden grass, leading towards the calm water of the lake. In the distance, houses and a strip of trees are visible on the opposite shore.

#FootpathFriday
I discovered this old, seaside walkway nestled in a small waterfront pocket park in Esquimalt, 20 years ago. The end of the walkway & rocky beach area has views of CFB Naden, which is beside the park. There's a fence/gate to block access to this concrete footpath now - I climbed around it. I've done many past photoshoots at this location with various models.

#Esquimalt #Songhees #waterfront #VictoriaBC #YYJ #VancouverIsland #VanIsle #oceanside #PacificNorthwest #PNW #ocean #pathway #walkway #geological #DennistonPark #footpath #coastline #WorldInMyEyes #photography #PacificOcean

A narrow concrete path stretches along a rugged rocky coastline under a clear blue sky. To the right, a tall, craggy cliff faces drops steeply onto the path. The ocean is visible to the left of the path, dotted with large rocks and seaweed, with distant islands on the horizon under a few wispy clouds. The path is uneven and appears worn.

#TranquilTuesday.

A Japanese #stone lantern garden decor.

#Esquimalt #Songhees #Saanich #VictoriaBC #YYJ #VancouverIsland #VanIsle #PacificNorthwest #PNW #landscaping #garden #botanical #park #photography #zen #YYJphotographers #WorldInMyEyes #JapaneseGardens #tranquility

A weathered stone Japanese garden lantern stands amongst vibrant green foliage. The lantern has a bulbous top with a domed cap, a rectangular base with subtle carvings, and is covered in moss or lichen, suggesting age and exposure to the elements. The blurred background features dense foliage in various shades of green, creating a tranquil and natural setting.

Stitched together 3 vid clips to show folks a bit more of the #JapaneseGardens at Esquimalt Gorge Pavillion Park. You can enjoy some of the gardens, vicariously 😊

https://m.youtube.com/shorts/pkF6tEp1sMg

#Esquimalt #Songhees #Saanich #VictoriaBC #YYJ #VancouverIsland #VanIsle #PacificNorthwest #PNW #ponds #landscaping #gardens #plants #botanical #park #VideoTour

Gorgeous blooms on a large & healthy Indian bean tree aka cigartree or Southern catalpa.

It prefers moist soil with full sun. It's easily raised from seeds which germinate early in the first season. It multiplies readily from cuttings. This tree is fairly free from fungal diseases & has few insect enemies. Which is why many landscapers love to add it.
The wood of these trees are brittle/hard, but doesn't rot easily; it's used for fence posts & railroad ties.

#Esquimalt #Songhees #Saanich #VictoriaBC #YYJ #VancouverIsland #VanIsle #PacificNorthwest #PNW #landscaping #floweringTrees
#botanical #park #Bloomscrolling #florespondence #floral #flowers #trees #catalpa #botanical #FlowerIdentification #TreeIdentification

A close-up showcases a catalpa tree branch laden with clusters of delicate white flowers and unopened buds. The flowers feature ruffled petals adorned with reddish-purple spots, a small yellow protrusion and a yellow center. The dark brownish-red branches hold the flowers and buds, set against a backdrop of large, heart-shaped bright green leaves. Sunlight filters through the foliage in background.

#SilentSunday

This is my fave #bench in Esquimalt Gorge Park. I've enjoyed many books & eaten several lunches, at this spot. It's tucked away, off the main loop around the Japanese gardens & it's a really nice shady resting space. I adore all the ferns & trees that hug this rest stop.

#Esquimalt #Songhees #Saanich #VictoriaBC #YYJ #VancouverIsland #VanIsle #PacificNorthwest #PNW #ponds #landscaping #gardens #plants #botanical #park

A winding stone path leads deeper into a tranquil, overgrown garden. Lush green ferns and broad-leafed plants line the path, creating a sense of enclosure. Further along the path, a simple wooden bench sits invitingly beneath the dappled sunlight filtering through the dense canopy of mature trees. The scene evokes feelings of peace and serenity.

#Gunnera tinctoria, commonly known as Chilean Rhubarb or Giant Rhubarb. I love their massive #foliage 😍

#Saanich #YYJ #Esquimalt #Songhees #leaves #Garden #VancouverIsland #VanIsle #PNW #Summer #botanical #landscaping #Plants #nature #InterestingPlants #VictoriaBC

An overhead shot showing a person's hand gently resting on a massive, vibrant green Gunnera leaf to illustrate its size. The person is wearing a long-sleeved purple shirt. Patches of sunlight filter through the surrounding foliage. There are some holes in the huge leaves.

Me with shoulder-length hair dyed with orange, yellow, green, and blue standing in a lush green environment. Wearing a purple zip-up jacket, a purple and pink plaid jumpsuit, a cat-themed tie, and shiny purple boots. Leaning on a walking stick adorned with stickers. Behind them is a backdrop of large, broad green leaves, a Gunnera plant.

#JapaneseGardens at Esquimalt Gorge Park & Pavillion.

#Esquimalt #Songhees #Saanich #VictoriaBC #YYJ #VancouverIsland #VanIsle #PacificNorthwest #PNW #ponds #landscaping #gardens #plants

A woman(me) with rainbow-colored hair, wearing a purple plaid dress, a purple jacket, and a tie patterned with cat faces, stands smiling in a garden. Next to her is a tall yucca plant with white flowers. A building is slightly visible in the background. She holds a cane in one hand and a cell phone in the other.

A serene lily pond nestled in a vibrant garden setting. Thick lily pads dominate the foreground, some adorned with small purple flowers. The pond's surface is partially covered in green algae. A curving gravel path winds through the garden, flanked by diverse greenery including red maple, bushes, and evergreen trees. A small wooden bridge crosses a section of the pond, and a stone lantern is seen nearby.

A top-down view of a serene pond scene. Vibrant green lily pads of various sizes float across the dark water, interspersed with patches of light green algae. Three pink water lilies, two fully bloomed with radiant yellow centers and one still a bud, add focal points of color. A fern is in bottom left corner.

A tranquil garden pond surrounded by a variety of greenery, including ferns and trees. Large, smooth rocks line the edge of the pond, creating a small waterfall effect as water flows over them. The water reflects the leaves and sky.

#FootpathFriday
#Seaside #footpath with gorgeous ocean views.

#Esquimalt #Songhees #VictoriaBC #YYJ #VancouverIsland #VanIsle #PacificNorthwest #Cascadia #PNW #WalkingTrail #PacificOcean #SalishSea #Summer #nature #landscape #GetOutside #AccessibleTrails #Scenic #Westcoast

A scenic view of a coastal trail winding along the ocean on a sunny day. The clear blue sky fills the upper portion of the frame. Along the left side, the ocean meets rocky outcrops, with tall grasses swaying in the foreground. A gravel path runs along the right side of the image, bordered by grasses and bushes, leading into the distance. In the background, distant land is visible on the horizon. A tree branch appears from the upper right corner.

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Our local #IndigenousMusicFestival is back! It's happening on the fields of Hampton Park behind the Victoria Native Friendship Centre again. Come on out for one or both nights & support #IndigenousMusicians at this open air #MusicFestival Enjoy some #IndigenousDancers performances. Buy #NativeArts & #NativeCrafts & #IndigenousFood at the vendors/food trucks zones. Family friendly, all ages, #cultural #CommunityEvent.

https://www.saanich.ca/EN/main/parks-recreation-community/community-services/events-and-festivals/indigenous-music-festival.html

#Wsanec #Saanich #Songhees #Esquimalt #Lekwungen #CoastSalish #VictoriaBC #YYJ #VancouverIsland #VanIsle #PacificNorthwest #PNW #NativeCulture #NativeMusic #CulturalEvent #Concert #LiveMusic #ConcertsInThePark #OutdoorConcerts #OpenAirMusic #CulturalMusic #NativeMusic #SaanichParks

#Songhees

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