Thomas Guerrero
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Husband, Dad, Writer of SidewalkingVictoria.com and Photographer
Less than two weeks until my next photography workshop. There is still space if you are interested. The outdoor portion will include Pioneer Square, Library Square and Government Street. Looking forward to seeing you there!
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Photo Walk: Downtown Victoria | Vancouver Island School of Art
Join Thomas Guerrero for this Saturday afternoon photo walk. Thomas is the writer of Sidewalking Victoria (https://www.sidewalkingvictoria.com), an informative photography blog written from a pedestrian's perspective. In this afternoon workshop, Thomas will highlight specific areas of the downtown area and focus on specific photographic themes at each stop. Examples are photographing fall colours and the shadows beneath the trees at Pioneer Square; taking advantage of taking photos at different levels at Library Square, and capturing the reflections in windows along Government St in Old Town. You will learn ways to create a thematic approach to photography as well as discover some fascinating locations in the downtown area. Meet at the school. Suitable for all levels. See supply list. SATURDAY, OCTOBER 4, 1:30 - 4:30PM IN-PERSON
https://www.vancouverislandschoolart.com/service-page/photo-walk-downtown-victoria
2 days ago
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Have you checked out the new Cafe and maker space on Quadra? You can read about it in the latest Sidewalking Victoria article!
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North Perk and the Make Space Project — Sidewalking Victoria
A couple of years ago, if you followed me on any of my social media, you would have heard me complain repeatedly about the storage building that was being built across from Crystal Pool. Now, it just might turn out to be one of my favourite places in North Park. That isn’t because I all of a sudden
https://www.sidewalkingvictoria.com/blog/2025/9/22/north-perk-and-the-make-space-project
3 days ago
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I had never been up to the top floor of Victoria High before. As you would expect, there are some great views!
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8 days ago
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No bollards were up on Government Street this afternoon which meant cars were driving up. One of the problems with having this kind of time limited pedestrian zone is it needs to be set up every day.
@victoria.ca
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11 days ago
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Happy to see this new food truck at Pandora and Quadra. Apparently there is one in Delta. Anyways nice to see something positive and new in the area! Anyone tried it yet?
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#foodtruck
11 days ago
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Absolutely loving all the amazing flowers in Fernwood on my way to work these days.
#yyj
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#flowers
12 days ago
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New post up on Sidewalking Victoria this morning. I am looking at the Official Community Plan and letting you know that the public hearing is tomorrow. Have a read and let me know what you think.
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Victoria’s New Official Community Plan — Sidewalking Victoria
Well it isn’t here yet, but it is coming. This Thursday (tomorrow) is the public hearing for the new City of Victoria Official Community Plan (OCP). Essentially, the last opportunity that we will have to voice any concerns or thoughts about the document that will guide Victoria for the next 10 to 15
https://www.sidewalkingvictoria.com/blog/2025/9/7/victorias-new-official-community-plan
15 days ago
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Less than a month until my next photography workshop! If you're wanting to improve your composition or just try some new techniques, this is for you. You can use your phone or your camera. Whatever you normally take photos with.
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Photo Walk: Downtown Victoria | Vancouver Island School of Art
Join Thomas Guerrero for this Saturday afternoon photo walk. Thomas is the writer of Sidewalking Victoria (https://www.sidewalkingvictoria.com), an informative photography blog written from a pedestrian's perspective. In this afternoon workshop, Thomas will highlight specific areas of the downtown area and focus on specific photographic themes at each stop. Examples are photographing fall colours and the shadows beneath the trees at Pioneer Square; taking advantage of taking photos at different levels at Library Square, and capturing the reflections in windows along Government St in Old Town. You will learn ways to create a thematic approach to photography as well as discover some fascinating locations in the downtown area. Meet at the school. Suitable for all levels. See supply list. SATURDAY, OCTOBER 4, 1:30 - 4:30PM IN-PERSON
https://www.vancouverislandschoolart.com/service-page/photo-walk-downtown-victoria
16 days ago
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I have just finished updating my photography portfolio on Sidewalking Victoria. I may still make a few tweaks, but would love some feedback. Let me know how you think it looks and anything you think should be there, that isn't. Thanks so much! #photography #filmphotography
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18 days ago
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I suppose I should have made this black and white, but anyway, picked up a roll of the new Kentmere 200. Have heard it is a lot more contrasty than the 400 or 100. Looking forward to trying it.
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22 days ago
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Sent my first roll of film off for processing at @cameratraders today. Will report back, but super excited to have a convenient processing option downtown for things other than C41!
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23 days ago
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I have a new post up on Sidewalking Victoria this evening. This time I am looking at orthochromatic films. Even if you are not interested in film photography, there are some nice photos from around Victoria. Have a look and let me know what you think!
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Trying Some Orthochromatic Films — Sidewalking Victoria
If you have been reading my blog for a while, and paying attention to the photography posts in particular, you would know that I like to try lots of different types of film. Many photographers find the one that works best for them and just continue to shoot it. That is not to say I don’t have my fav
https://www.sidewalkingvictoria.com/photography-notes/2025/8/24/trying-some-orthochromatic-films
about 1 month ago
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Love the new graphics on the sign at Parsonage, but I will admit I did love the Stan Thompson Auto Upholstery sign. It was a classic.
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about 1 month ago
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If you missed my last photography workshop at the Vancouver Island School of Art, I am leading another one on October 4th. Just 10 spots left tho.
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Photo Walk: Downtown Victoria | Vancouver Island School of Art
Join Thomas Guerrero for this Saturday afternoon photo walk. Thomas is the writer of Sidewalking Victoria (https://www.sidewalkingvictoria.com), an informative photography blog written from a pedestrian's perspective. In this afternoon workshop, Thomas will highlight specific areas of the downtown area and focus on specific photographic themes at each stop. Examples are photographing fall colours and the shadows beneath the trees at Pioneer Square; taking advantage of taking photos at different levels at Library Square, and capturing the reflections in windows along Government St in Old Town. You will learn ways to create a thematic approach to photography as well as discover some fascinating locations in the downtown area. Meet at the school. Suitable for all levels. See supply list. SATURDAY, OCTOBER 4, 1:30 - 4:30PM IN-PERSON
https://www.vancouverislandschoolart.com/service-page/photo-walk-downtown-victoria
about 1 month ago
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Did you know Victoria has a Woonerf? My latest article looks at the Oaklands Rise woonerf. A wonderful grassroots pedestrian space in the Oaklands neighbourhood. Have a read and let me know your thoughts on this unique and beautiful space!
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Victoria’s Own Woonerf — Sidewalking Victoria
I am not sure how it has taken me so long to write about what is definitely the most amazing pedestrian experience within a block of my house. Between Cook Street and Roseberry is Victoria’s only actively maintained woonerf. But, I am sure that many of you are immediately wondering, what the heck is
https://www.sidewalkingvictoria.com/blog/2025/8/17/victorias-own-woonerf
about 1 month ago
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A beautiful artichoke plant on the boulevard in Oakland today.
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about 1 month ago
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So nice to see the puddles back!
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#puddles
about 1 month ago
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Checked out the Under the Bridge art show today. What a great event. Love the spontaneous feeling it has.
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#artshow
about 2 months ago
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Finally, a new post up on Sidewalking Victoria. This time I look at the benefits of a wide sidewalk. Have a read and let me know what you think! #yyj #victoriabc #sidewalks #urbanism
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The Benefits of Wider Sidewalks — Sidewalking Victoria
I was walking around my neighbourhood of Oaklands the other day with my family and came upon some recent work by the City at Fernwood and Cedar Hill. The work includes a new pedestrian crossing at Ryan Street and some new sidewalks. The thing that struck me most about the new work was the width of t
https://www.sidewalkingvictoria.com/blog/2025/8/5/the-benefits-of-wider-sidewalks
about 2 months ago
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Finally went out to The Junction Cidery. What an amazing place! So great to have options like this so close to the city.
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about 2 months ago
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I am so excited to be leading another photography workshop with the Vancouver Island School of Art! If you would like to join me on October 4th from 130pm to 430pm, all the details are in the link. #yyj #victoriabc #photography #workshop
www.vancouverislands...
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Photo Walk: Downtown Victoria | Vancouver Island School of Art
Join Thomas Guerrero for this Saturday afternoon photo walk. Thomas is the writer of Sidewalking Victoria (https://www.sidewalkingvictoria.com), an informative photography blog written from a pedestrian's perspective. In this afternoon workshop, Thomas will highlight specific areas of the downtown area and focus on specific photographic themes at each stop. Examples are photographing fall colours and the shadows beneath the trees at Pioneer Square; taking advantage of taking photos at different levels at Library Square, and capturing the reflections in windows along Government St in Old Town. You will learn ways to create a thematic approach to photography as well as discover some fascinating locations in the downtown area. Meet at the school. Suitable for all levels. See supply list. SATURDAY, OCTOBER 4, 1:30 - 4:30PM IN-PERSON
https://www.vancouverislandschoolart.com/service-page/photo-walk-downtown-victoria
about 2 months ago
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Made it out to the ArtisTREE festival at Government House today. It was amazing. Lots of great food, music and art. It is on tomorrow as well 10-5
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2 months ago
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Tyler Olsen
2 months ago
VERY Limited Time offer. If you are a Fraser Valley Current member and find me at Fieldhouse in Chilliwack in the next hour, I'll buy you a beer
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Not sure why, but for some reason there was a single roll of Fujifilm Provia 100F for sale at London Drugs. Can't remember the last time I saw it for sale in Canada...
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2 months ago
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If you haven't been by North Perk yet on Quadra Street, make sure to pop by. The coffee is great and it is part of the new North Park maker space. It's right across from Crystal Pool.
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#coffee
2 months ago
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John Terry
2 months ago
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Amazing turnout downtown for the Deuce Days.
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2 months ago
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Just down at @cameratraders and picked up some of the new Harman Phoenix II. Really looking forward to trying it. Grabbed one of the old ones too because despite its problems it is a super fun to shoot.
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2 months ago
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Blurb is having a sale so you can pickup any of my books, or any other author or photographer, for 20% off. Just use the code the code: NEWREAD20 #photography #newbook
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3 months ago
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Not edited for colour. This is a real place on Vancouver Island. I believe a tributary of the Franklin River. Drove by it yesterday.
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3 months ago
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Today's Sidewalking Victoria article looks at another proposed park. This time in Esquimalt. Have a read and let me know your thoughts on it. #yyj #victoriabc #park #urbanism
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Esquimalt Gets a Pocket Park Too! — Sidewalking Victoria
I would not have guessed that I would be writing two pocket park articles in a row, let alone about two new ones in different parts of the city. If you didn't read my last article about a newly proposed pocket park on Herald Street, you can read here . The one I am looking at today is all the way o
https://www.sidewalkingvictoria.com/blog/2025/7/5/esquimalt-gets-a-pocket-park-too
3 months ago
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Happy Canada Day everyone! Hope you were able to get out in our amazing city and enjoy it.
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3 months ago
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Beautiful day for a hike down to Tod Inlet though getting back home is a little challenging today.
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3 months ago
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New article up on Sidewalking Victoria this morning. This time I look at the new proposed pocket park on Herald Street. #yyj #victoriabc #urbanism
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Herald Street’s New Pocket Park — Sidewalking Victoria
Some of you will remember my disapproval of the new park planned along Blanshard between Fisgard and North Park last year. You can read my articles on that here and here . Despite what I said in those two articles, I am not completely against new parks when they make sense. As I have said many ti
https://www.sidewalkingvictoria.com/blog/2025/6/28/herald-streets-new-pocket-park
3 months ago
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I think maybe another bollard would have made this look good. But seriously @victoria.ca is the curb going to get extended?
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3 months ago
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Awesome profile of amazing local #yyj photographer Quinton Gordon. I got to meet him and Dan Milnor last year on a local photowalk. Definitely have to watch this. #victoriabc #photography
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Shifter: Conversation Series, Quinton Gordon
The man is scary. Quinton Gordon is scary smart, knows how to drive a stick shift, can manhandle a large format camera through coastal rainforest, and effortlessly orders the right beer on a hot Canadian day. He's a craftsman who always chooses the most difficult path. Forget talking about slowing d
https://youtu.be/CpS47nByfd8?si=RHmOWfieox8ZiysK
3 months ago
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Guerilla bike route sign in Fernwood?
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3 months ago
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There's a new article up on Sidewalking Victoria this morning, though fair warning, it is a camera film review. This time I look at Harman Photo's new Red 125. Have a read and let me know what you think. #yyj #filmphotography #photography
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Shooting Harman’s New Red 125 — Sidewalking Victoria
I was just looking back at my photography articles and noticed that I have written quite a few about new films over the last couple of years. You can see the broader list of photography articles here . It is pretty cool that there are new film emulsions still coming out in 2025. Today I am writing
https://www.sidewalkingvictoria.com/photography-notes/2025/6/17/shooting-harmans-new-red-125
3 months ago
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It was so great to see FernFest packed with people today. Got to enjoy perusing the market stalls and listening to some great music. It really was bigger and better than ever!
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3 months ago
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My wife grew some white alpine strawberries. I had never even heard of them before. They are actually quite delicious.
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#gardening
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3 months ago
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Okay. Please tell me more. Anyone got the details on this new place on Johnson at Vancouver?
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3 months ago
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Sidewalking Victoria's latest article looks across the Strait of Georgia and wonders why there are so successful places in parks and at beaches where you can legally have a beer and yet none here. Maybe it is time for a change? #yyj #victoriabc #urbanism
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A Beer on a Beach or Why Victoria Doesn’t Have Alcohol Consumption Areas in its Parks? — Sidewalking Victoria
A couple of weeks ago I saw a popular post on one of the social networks about two people that had created their own French bistro along the Gorge Waterway. They had the full checkered table cloth with silverware for their dinner; and of course, a bottle of wine as well. It looked like an amazing wa
https://www.sidewalkingvictoria.com/blog/2025/6/10/a-beer-on-a-beach-or-why-victoria-doesnt-have-alcohol-consumption-areas-in-its-parks
3 months ago
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This is super cool. While I know it would be much more expensive, it would be amazing there was space for rapid bus lanes that were convertible to LRT as well, but still amazing as is.
www.vicnews.com/loca...
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New bridge will see Galloping Goose Trail span busy Saanich intersection
Construction of the Tillicum Road crossing is expected to begin in early 2026
https://www.vicnews.com/local-news/new-bridge-will-send-galloping-goose-users-over-busy-saanich-intersection-8065654
4 months ago
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I can't believe I had never been into Thrift / Craft in Market Square before today. What an awesome store! If you are wanting to find something to spark your creativity, it is definitely there, somewhere.
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4 months ago
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Just your annual reminder to check if you have plants or bushes growing out into the sidewalk. After a good spring growing season a lot of pedestrian spaces are getting pretty tight.
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4 months ago
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Thank you everyone for coming by to see me during the Fernwood Art Stroll! It was great to meet and chat with so many of you.
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#artshow
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4 months ago
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Fernwood Art Stroll Day 2! If you didn't come by yesterday, I would love to see you. Going till 4pm
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4 months ago
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Come by and visit me today and tomorrow at the Fernwood Art Stroll! #yyj #victoriabc #artshow
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4 months ago
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I think I'm ready. Come find out tomorrow and Sunday from 11-4 at the Fernwood Art Stroll! I'm â„– 7 on the map.
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4 months ago
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Rebecca Bollwitt
4 months ago
I posted about some Vancouver desire paths in 2016
add a skeleton here at some point
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