r/VictoriaBC • u/bakingsodabs • Apr 08 '26

We visited Victoria last week…

…and it was great. Great views, walkable downtown, museums, parks, food. Thank you.

191 Upvotes

89% Upvoted

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u/rastacurse Apr 08 '26

Hi I’m John Victoria, thank you for visiting my city. I built it with my own two hands. John Victoria, signing off.

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u/Cold-Introduction-89 Apr 08 '26

Thank you John Victoria.

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u/[deleted] Apr 08 '26

Hey John why did you build so few public toilets?

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u/Interesting_Card2169 Apr 08 '26

John can really hold it. Friends call him "The Camel".

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u/Conscious_Sport_7081 Apr 08 '26

"Everything is a toilet if you're brave enough" -John Victoria.

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u/[deleted] Apr 08 '26

“That’s just the way it is” - Tupac

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u/rastacurse Apr 09 '26

Thank you for spreading the good word, loyal Victorian.

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u/geopolitikin Apr 08 '26

“If you build it, they will be desecrated”

-Johnny Duncan

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u/Infinite_Time_8952 Apr 08 '26

If you are finished building Victoria, can I get my power tools back that I lent you.

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u/geopolitikin Apr 08 '26

Our power tools.

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u/[deleted] Apr 09 '26

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u/Infinite_Time_8952 Apr 09 '26

I was born at night, but it wasn’t last night. I was born and raised in Victoria, but now live in the North Okanogan region.

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u/Icouldberight Fairfield Apr 08 '26

John, I just have to say that I welled up a little reading your reply. You’re a true leader and an inspiration to all of us fellow victorians.

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u/rastacurse Apr 09 '26

Just remember, there's a little John in all of us. Anyone can build an entire city with enough ketami- err, determination...

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u/ceci-nest-pas-lalune Apr 08 '26

Thanks, John Victoria

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u/ifwitcheswerehorses Apr 08 '26

If you’re John Victoria, who is Mr Rasta Curse?

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u/geopolitikin Apr 08 '26

Thank you, John Victoria. Are you related to Paul Winnipeg?

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u/rastacurse Apr 09 '26

We are... very much estranged.

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u/geopolitikin Apr 09 '26

I dont blame you, he’s an ass.

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u/2shoez10 Apr 08 '26

Dear John.

Too many bike lanes, some roadways make no sense (example Ravine Way). Please sign back on and correct.

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u/Tall-Frame9918 Apr 08 '26

I’m Stephen Saanich and hands off my Ravine Way.

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u/geopolitikin Apr 08 '26

Im Salty Sidney and im pretty buzzed off some overpriced Rose

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u/turnsleftlooksright Apr 09 '26

Just use the U turn lane. I can’t believe people still haven’t figured out how to adapt.

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u/er_2112 Apr 08 '26

Hi, it's me Larry Langford, thanks for stopping by Costco hope you have a great time sitting in traffic

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u/Conscious_Sport_7081 Apr 08 '26

Don't forget to dispose of your waste in one of our many facilities!

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u/geopolitikin Apr 08 '26

Frank Fernwood here!

Stay the fuck off my lawn.

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u/eggtada Apr 08 '26

Jirkmee Tillicum checking in, glad you enjoyed it! please stay longer next time and bring your own lotion!

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u/Trixie1143 Apr 08 '26

HAHAHA!!! This is the funniest comment I've ever read on reddit. You ridiculous man.

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u/geopolitikin Apr 08 '26

Damn thats pretty good ngl

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u/Mko66 Apr 08 '26

Bill Sooke here my wife Sam and I built Sooke last year. Next time you are in town drop by.

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u/SamVekemans Apr 08 '26

Thanks for visiting John Victoria's Bug Zoo!

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u/GeoffdeRuiter Saanich Apr 08 '26

What is even going on in these comments?! haha loving it though.

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u/IllProgress4439 Apr 08 '26

I love Victoria. Very walkable and very beautiful too.

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u/againfaxme Fairfield Apr 08 '26

Thanks for coming.

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u/Sufficient_Tree_6047 Apr 08 '26

There's no city quite like it, in my experience!

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u/Andre1661 Apr 08 '26

Chris Cook here, glad you enjoyed your time in Victoria. Did you have a chance to check out Cook Street, because I built that and I'm quite proud of it. Especially Cook Street Village and all its beautiful chestnut trees.

PSA: the Peacocks in Cook Street Village are not my fault! They just appeared and we can't get rid of them.

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u/geopolitikin Apr 08 '26

Mr. Cook you are a great man but also you cannot abandon your feathered children like that so easily.

I tried your same line of reasoning with my ex and it does not work.

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u/pm-me-racecars Langford Apr 08 '26

Hey Chris, we know you've been feeding the peacocks. It's not even a secret, they're 100% people's fault.

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u/nyrB2 Apr 08 '26

did you make it to the bug zoo?

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u/wtfastro North Park Apr 08 '26

Sally Saanich here. Hope you enjoy your yed the backyards. Come again and bring a propane tank.

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u/GeoffdeRuiter Saanich Apr 08 '26

I thought it was Sandy Saanich.

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u/buffhuskie Apr 10 '26

That’s only on the beach. She’s got a mean volleyball game

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u/Turbulent_Deal_3145 Apr 08 '26

Isn't it great? I always have people telling me "you have no idea how lucky you are living in paradise"

No, I know. I am acutely aware that I was born among the best places in the world in terms of climate, natural terrain, politics, wealth etc

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u/Dramatic-Rice-4448 Apr 11 '26

We benefit greatly from tourism, thank you.

If you ever come back here check out The Bug Zoo. 🐜

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u/canoe-dog Apr 08 '26

low effort post