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- operalover939Toronto, Canada2,930 contributionsThe performance of Osvaldo Golijov's opera Ainadamar is the reason for the excellent rating. Fine performances throughout of a notable modern work. The Royal Theatre itself rates a very good rating. It's a classic movie palace of a century ago and never really meant for opera. The pit is too small and shallow, for example. Still, it serves quite nicely.Written February 24, 2024This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- PookyCakeVictoria, Canada14,946 contributionsIt had been well over 7 years since I last ambled about Ross Bay Cemetery. As such, I felt it was high time I re-visited one of the province’s most important heritage cemeteries. These grounds have much to teach us if we have but the eyes to see and the ears to listen.
When most attend Ross Bay Cemetery, it’s usually just to partake in a peaceful and serene walk along the old carriage pathways or admire the intricate monuments to the dead. Indeed, that’s all well and fine, but there’s so much more to this place than a calming stroll. With over 20,000 graves, this 150 year old site is, in many ways, a physical record of British Columbia’s political, social, cultural and economic history. Think about it. There are a number of notable individuals buried here: James Douglas, BC’s first governor, founder of Victoria and “Father of BC;” Amor De Cosmos, BC’s second Premier and a rather curious individual; Billy Barker, a key player in the Cariboo Gold Rush who subsequently had a town named after him (Barkerville); and, Emily Carr, an artist who needs no introduction. There are, of course, many other “worthies” at Ross Bay, but these few illustrate the larger point: The cemetery provides a clear history and record of the province on numerous fronts. For that reason alone it should be on any history buff’s “must do” list when visiting Victoria.
When we attended, I’d hoped to scope out a few notable graves, but the weather deteriorated rapidly into a torrential downpour. A leisurely stroll quickly turned into a fast-paced walk (with many a quizzical deer looking our way). As a result, we limited ourselves to locating Emily Carr’s resting place and called it a day.
Despite the quick turn in weather, it was nice to re-visit this site after so many years. The site is peaceful and calming, yes, but it’s also rich in culture, history and Victorian-era tradition.Written December 29, 2022This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews. - Dave L1 contributionMcPherson playhouse is a great theatre for plays, musicals, acoustic performances. It's acoustics are not great for electric bands, ie rock, blues, etc. That's a pity, but it does a lot of good.Written February 19, 2025This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
