Spring has sprung in Greater Victoria

The buds are in bloom around the Capital Region, with spring upon us

A sure sign of winter’s end is cherry tree blossoms blooming in Beacon Hill Park.

A sure sign of winter’s end is cherry tree blossoms blooming in Beacon Hill Park.

A group of ducks paddle in Goodacre Lake below an extended cherry tree branch, on the first day of spring Tuesday.

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