Bayview Residences

Here's another photo of Bayview Residences (tall building on the left) under the kind of skies we've been having lately. It's been cold and rainy too. Oh well, it's October, after all. On the far right in the background you can see some of Dockside Green. The Johnson Street Bridge was behind me when I took this photo.

Bayview Residences

I realized recently that although I posted several photos taken from the 9th floor of the new condo development, Bayview Residences, I had neglected to post a photo of the building itself. This building is just above the condominiums whose photos I posted yesterday. It is only the first building of an ambitious plan that will include revitalization and restoration of the historic roundhouse area that is just behind and below the building pictured above. This restoration should include some shops and cafes and may ameliorate the current social sterility of this area. Another promising new development, Dockside Green, is only a stone's throw distant, and also promises to have areas of social contact when it is fully developed. Movement in this direction seems stalled for both of these developments due to the current economic climate.

Big Picture

Here's another photo from my visit to the 9th floor of the Bayview Residences in Vic West. This one is two shots stitched together for a little more panoramic view of downtown Victoria. Click the photo to see a larger version.

The Best View Part 2

Yesterday's view from a Bayview Residences 9th floor penthouse was taken facing more or less eastwards. A turn to the right and here's what it looks like towards the south.

Best View in the City?

I am happy today to share with you a view of Victoria probably many Victorians have not seen because the first building of the Bayview Residences has only been completed recently. Friendly Bayview representative Kathy Hogan kindly took me up to the 9th floor of this new condo development in Vic West to see the view. I should say views since there are beautiful vistas in every direction. I expect to share a couple more over the next few days but this one of downtown Victoria is a favorite. Thanks Kathy!

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There are still a few condos unsold in this building - click here to find out more from their website.