Skip to main content Skip to search Skip to search

Photography Regional

Portrait of Greater Victoria and Southern Vancouver Island

by (author) Chris Cheadle

Publisher
Heritage House Publishing
Initial publish date
Sep 2009
Category
Regional, Western Provinces
  • Paperback / softback

    ISBN
    9781894974950
    Publish Date
    Sep 2009
    List Price
    $16.95

Classroom Resources

Where to buy it

Description

Full-colour photographs by internationally recognized photographer Chris Cheadle showcase the diversity and beauty of Victoria and its surrounding environs. From spectacular destinations like The Butchart Gardens to windswept Jordan River, this book features all the key attractions and landmarks, making it a memorable gift and keepsake.

 

Cheadle's photographic journey includes:

  • the Inner Harbour and the world-famous landmarks Empress Hotel, Royal British Columbia Museum and Legislative Buildings;
  • the winding, scenic marine drive from James Bay through to Cadboro Bay, including Beacon Hill Park;
  • parks and historical sites in the western communities, including Fisgard Lighthouse and Fort Rodd Hill;
  • East Sooke Park, the Sooke River potholes and other special places along the West Coast Highway;
  • the Malahat, where travellers can drink in the breathtaking view of Saanich Inlet below.

About the author

Chris Cheadle is a professional photographer based in Sidney, north of Victoria, on Vancouver Island. His photographs are published around the world in advertising, books, magazines, calendars and an array of other media. His images have appeared in National Geographic, Canadian Geographic, Sunset, GEO, Conde Nast Traveller, Sunset, British Columbia Magazine, the London Times and MacLean's to name a few. As a long-time contributor to Getty Images and on assignment for such clients as Lonely Planet, he has worked throughout the world: across Canada and the United States, to Asia, the South Pacific, Central America, Alaska and throughout Europe. Chris's images can be seen at AllCanadaPhotos.com, of which he is the managing director.

Chris Cheadle's profile page