Saanich

My last day in Victoria was spent touring around the Saanich Peninsula, a long stretch of land spanning from Victoria in the south to Sydney in the north (map). The area is full of hills, valleys, farmhouses, agricultural heritage, protected parklands, and a fine mix of rural and residential. Add to that, long coastlines and views of ocean, islands and mountians. Wow! Sounds perfect n'est-ce-pas? Unfortunately, like any other growing community, urban development takes over. This is slowly happening as Victoria expands and Saanich is penetrated with condos and buildings.

As we drove up Highway 17 towards Swartz Bay, a blue TOURIST ATTRACTION sign flashed by. I had spent my time in Victoria doing a good job hanging out in the local scene, usually my preference. Time for a bit of tourism.

The Saanich Historical Artifacts Society is a volunteer organization "dedicated to collecting, restoring, housing, and demonstrating artifacts from the rural past".
The museum holds an extensive collection of working steam engines, tractors, agricultural machinery, and household and industrial artifacts.

Money Sorting Machine

Industrial Photography at its' best!