Centennial Square
Centennial Square
3.5
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RobertMJThompson
Victoria, Canada792 contributions
Nov 2019
I was happy to hear that city planners envision improvements for this tired looking space. The only draw is a quiet area away from the Douglas/Government Street traffic. Even then there are not many seating spots. The bathroom has been renovated, There is a newish stage area used by local artists, but the fountain has lost it's lustre as a focal point. How about a game area? More of a garden? In summer there are more activities and this Christmas there is supposed to be a mammoth light display. Let's hope this square starts to sparkle again.
Written 5 November 2019
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Kathleen B
Thunder Bay, Canada715 contributions
July 2019 • Solo
Thank you to the city planners for creating an outdoor public performance and theatre space. I was just at a Mexican Festival p!
Written 16 July 2019
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JamesKMTan
Petaling Jaya, Malaysia21,576 contributions
Aug 2018 • Solo
This is a small square commemorating the Centennial of Canada. It has some totem poles and sculpture of whales. There are toilets nearby. Not bad to get to know the history of Canada a bit better.
Written 18 October 2018
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Trevor S
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Oct 2020 • Family
This is where you go to buy drugs or get stabbed. The mayor can see it from her office window, but won't help you if you do.
Future site of bike lanes, most likely.
Future site of bike lanes, most likely.
Written 10 November 2020
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LarryTheRadioGuy
Edmonton, Canada652 contributions
July 2019 • Solo
Enjoyed a concert of members of the Victoria Symphony doing Gypsy and European music, some of it traditional. Families were there enjoying it, a few apparently homeless people, working folks taking their lunch break, seniors, and some who appeared to be friends and family of the musicians doing some interesting looking folk dances.
I also enjoyed last month seeing the free part of the Victoria Jazz Festival there, and hearing some incredible performances.
Definitely adds value to the Victoria experience.
I also enjoyed last month seeing the free part of the Victoria Jazz Festival there, and hearing some incredible performances.
Definitely adds value to the Victoria experience.
Written 1 August 2019
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Charlene M
Vancouver, Canada233 contributions
June 2019 • Family
Jazz Fest weekend, lots of great music (free too)... washrooms closeby. It's always clean and there are lots of good eateries closeby.
Written 2 July 2019
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sonyaandfam
15 contributions
Mar 2018 • Family
I spent a little under an hour there a couple nights ago before catching a cab and met some very fascinating people with fun stories to tell!
Although, I accidentally dropped the sheet cake I had been carrying, and found when I picked it up it was completely inedible! Full of gravel and no doubt germs, yuck!
Still a classic part of the Victorian experience. Would go again.
Although, I accidentally dropped the sheet cake I had been carrying, and found when I picked it up it was completely inedible! Full of gravel and no doubt germs, yuck!
Still a classic part of the Victorian experience. Would go again.
Written 6 March 2018
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sashakeena
Vancouver, Canada11,837 contributions
Feb 2017 • Couples
Great location for a quick stroll, which is next to the cityhall. We have been here during certain times of the year, as they celebrate some nice festivals. Well worth a visit, even if you want to walk into Chinatown.
Written 28 February 2017
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RobertMJThompson
Victoria, Canada792 contributions
Feb 2017 • Solo
Some might think this an outdated attraction but for those looking for a memory of Canada's Centennial this might be a place for that conversation. It's got a fountain that was a gift to Victoria from neighbouring municipalities. In spring/summer/fall there are often music/drama/dance events held here and food trucks set up to satisfy your hunger. At Christmas you can ride a Ferris wheel and gaze at the colourful lighting. There are a pair of recently installed totems, trees and patches of green if you like to stretch out or tables/chairs with umbrellas Euro-style.
Written 10 February 2017
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