Market Square and Old Town

After leaving Chinatown, my next destination was Market Square and Old Town.

Market Square

Beadworld at Market Square.  I was a good girl and didn't even go in!

I've been getting Woofles for Beanie & Sagie since I started going to Canada in 2003.  I got a 10% discount because I'm Facebook friends with Woofles.

Johnson Street is the one most like San Francisco.  Lots of cool shops, although I've noticed that a lot of shops have gone out of business, which is sad.

This is the only picture I shot of the Johnson Street Bridge, while on the bridge.

View of Vic from the Bridge

Back on Johnson Street

I have yet to take a good look at this 4 story holiday and souvenir shop.  I really have to make a point of stopping in the next time I'm in town.

Street art of one of my fave movies.

Bastion Square, the site of the original Fort Victoria.  When we did the Ghostly Walks tour, we were all the way at the other side of the Square, closer to the water.

There's something about this building that both attracts and repels me.  It creeps me out, even though there are no ghost stories associated with it, at least none that I know of.  

Touristy Stuff and Cupcakes

Continuing our day tour of Victoria, which of course took place prior to the Halloween post I did.  There are tons of souvenir shops along Government Street.  It's your source for all of your Canadian-themed- tchotchkes-made-in-China needs.  And also syrup actually made in Canada.

"You who lift a penny from the gutter and with the same hand point out stars find me"  I'm not totally sure I understand this quote.

 This is one of my fave murals in the entire world.  I can't help but shoot a pic of it every time I'm up there.  And I also love the old lamp post as well.  This is worth clicking on to see it larger.  It's also a good illustration of The Salish Sea.

Pumpkin spice with cream cheese frosting.  Yum Yum!

Mailboxes

Fountain outside The Bay Shopping Centre

I used to get Brian a Cuban cigar from this place and smuggle it home.  Now that I've admitted that publicly, watch my passport get revoked...

 Trounce Alley

One of my fave stores.

Rocky Mountain Chocolate Company

Aren't these adorable?  Not sure what they were but I assume apples.  Way too cute to eat!