Japanese Gardens Victoria Hatley Gardens BC

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The Japanese Gardens at Hatley Park
on the public grounds of Royal Roads University

  • twisting paths and humped bridge: evil spirits can only go in straight lines
  • Tortoise Island (Midshipman's Island) - tortoises represent longevity - 10,000 years
  • cranes - represent 1000 years
  • other Japanese garden standard elements: well, water bowl, stone lanterns and stone groupings

 

bridge over ponds at Japanese Garden Hatley Park
Photo Credit: Ken Dill, Victoria

Japanese Gardens Victoria Hatley Gardens BC
Photo Credit: Bev Hall

 

Japanese Gardens at Royal Roads

Hatley Gardens

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The bridge in the Japanese Gardens at Hatley Castle

Photo Credit: Melba Leger

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The Japanese Gardens under snow at Hatley Castle

Photo Credit: Garth Gilligan

 

 

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Japanese Gardens Victoria Hatley Gardens BC