All posts tagged: Surf

Surf Motel, Victoria, British Columbia 2015

March 12, 2015

The Surf Hotel is an architectural fixture on Victoria’s Dallas Road waterfront. A visually appealing anomaly among the residential units lining the road. The motel was built in 1960 by a Saskatchewan farmer Peter Mangelson who had been spending his winters in Victoria. He spent $3500.00 for the lot. The building was designed by architect Bob Siddall, who designed other local projects including UVIC’s McPherson …

Surfer and van, Jordan River, BC 2010

February 4, 2014

A surfer walks past a van and board at Jordan River, British Columbia on Vancouver Island.

Jordan River Winter Surfing

January 2, 2010

Just another Vancouver Island winter day with the surf kicking up along the coast. Lots of surfers and kayakers out on the water. Weather ranged from pouring rain to a light mist although the sun came out on the drive home (typical). Word was spreading about the waves as more and more surfers were turning up throughout the morning. Surfers head out Beautiful BC wheel …