When the snow started falling Wednesday afternoon, many Victorians didn’t anticipate what they’d be waking up to this morning.
Overnight, the city was turned a literal winter wonderland by a glistening blanket of flurries, with some areas seeing up to 28 centimetres of the fluffy white stuff.
Whether you woke up to shovel your driveway or grabbed the sleds for a day full of slippery fun, there was no denying what the winter storm brought to our doorstep – and luckily, some experienced photographers and seasoned snow bunnies alike snapped some photos before it’s all gone!
Without further ado, here are 12 photos of Greater Victoria’s latest winter wonderland: