Bastion Square Weekend Market

One of our regular visitors here, JoJo, asked earlier in the week if the Bastion Square Arts Festival still takes place. I don't know about that particular event but every weekend there is a public market there that specializes in arts and crafts though there's usually an interesting assortment of other goods and services for sale as well. This early in the year it is still pretty quiet compared to the summer crowds.

Blues in Bastion Square

While I was photographing Chancery Lane (yesterday's post) I kept hearing music coming from further inside Bastion Square. When I finished with Chancery Lane I followed my ears until I found the source and settled down to listen to some well-played blues and folk music. The musician is John Carroll, only here for a few days though he at one time was numbered among our local buskers. Now he resides in Ottawa - their gain is our loss.

Chancery Lane

While passing through Bastion Square a few days ago I wandered into this small lane that leads out of the square. It looks like it dates from the last century and it does, being in the oldest part of Victoria. It runs along one side of the old Court House and has always been associated with affairs of the law. I suspect it would photograph well at night and plan to do that later in the year when the nights warm up.

Al Fresco

Both main entrances to Bastion Square are flanked by sidewalk cafe/bars and from now until October they'll be full of patrons enjoying eating and drinking outdoors.

A Neighbourhood Favorite

I know Benjamin has posted a picture of this house before but I can't help posting another as it's so photogenic. - Fern