Stopped for lunch in Chemainus, a town 'world famous' for it's murals; the walls of many of the town's buildings covered in murals created by local B.C. artists....
An impressionist-style mural dedicated to the "Hermit" of Chemainus, walking along a forest path. 
Through Cowichan Bay, lots of organic farming and vineyards here; The town is a sister city of a small village in Italy - the two villages are partners in the "Slow Citta" movement ( Slow City...as in Slow food ). The baguettes and croissants at the True Grains Bread bakery in town were amazing. An artisinal cheese shop next door....the place is all about locally produced, quality, "slow" food.....very special.
Watching native fisherman on a bridge over the Cowichan river, using long spears to catch spawning Coho and Pink salmon.
Arrive late afternoon at Mill Bay in a drizzling rain; From there, I ferried across to Brentwood Bay on the Saanich Peninsula, then cycled into Victoria, arriving in the late evening. From the visitors center, a fantastic view of the inner harbour and the Parliment buildings outlined in lights.
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