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Victoria BC, Mini Luxury Puzzle

Victoria BC, Mini Luxury Puzzle

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Discover Victoria, British Columbia—Canada's charming capital city on the southern tip of Vancouver Island, known for its British colonial heritage, stunning harbour, and year-round blooms. Founded in 1843 as a Hudson's Bay Company trading post, Victoria has evolved into a vibrant coastal city that perfectly blends historic elegance with West Coast natural beauty. As you piece together this puzzle, you'll spot the iconic BC Parliament Buildings with their distinctive copper dome, illuminated by thousands of lights each evening since 1956, surrounded by famous tulip beds and vibrant flower gardens that bloom in spectacular displays each spring. You'll also uncover the legendary Fairmont Empress Hotel, an Edwardian masterpiece that has welcomed guests since 1908 with its ivy-covered walls and afternoon tea tradition.

The puzzle captures the bustling Victoria Harbour where colourful houseboats bob on the water, bright yellow harbour ferries shuttle passengers across the Inner Harbour, the Harbour Hopper floatplane takes off and lands throughout the day connecting the island to the mainland, and majestic orca whales breach in the surrounding waters of the Salish Sea. You'll find a traditional First Nations totem pole representing the rich Indigenous heritage of the Coast Salish peoples, cruise ships that dock in the harbour bringing visitors from around the world, and a surfer representing the world-class waves at Long Beach in Tofino on Vancouver Island's wild west coast.

Victoria is best experienced during the spring and summer months when the Parliament Buildings' tulip gardens burst into bloom, whale watching season peaks from May to October, and the harbour comes alive with street performers, artists, and outdoor dining along the waterfront. This coastal capital represents the perfect blend of British tradition and Pacific Northwest adventure, where visitors can tour the grand Parliament Buildings and stroll through the tulip gardens in the morning, watch orcas from a harbour ferry by afternoon, and enjoy high tea at the Empress as the Harbour Hopper glides overhead at sunset. Whether you're drawn to the historic architecture, the vibrant harbour life, the promise of orca encounters, or the surf culture of nearby Tofino, Victoria embodies the charm and natural beauty of coastal British Columbia.

Puzzle Details
150 pieces
Finished size: 4" x 6"
High-quality chipboard pieces
Comes in a metal tin for storage

About the Artwork
Original handmade marker sketch created with Copic and Winsor Newton markers, signed by artist Wynand van Niekerk.

Packaging
Packaged in a durable metal tin, perfect for gifting or keeping your puzzle pieces organized.

© Wynand van Niekerk. All rights reserved.

Materials

Alcohol based markers, Copic markers, Winsor and Newton markers, Farber Castell fine liners and card

Shipping

Free Domestic & International shipping

Dimensions

Prints available in 4 sizes: 5'x7', 8'x10'. 9'x12', 11'x14'

Originals available in 9'x12' only

Care Instructions

It's important that you should care for your fine art prints just as you would any delicate and valuable artwork. With proper handling, your prints will remain in pristine condition for many years to come.

Follow these recommendations:

Handling
Natural skin oils or other contaminants can easily transfer to the print. As a preventative measure, we recommend washing your hands before touching the print. Use both hands and support the back of the print when picking it up.
Never attempt to rub the surface of the image with your finger or fingernail as this could scratch the surface of the print.

Exposure to Elements
Keep your print out of direct sunlight. Even the best quality materials are subject to cracking or fading if exposed to prolonged periods of sunlight. Although normal incandescent light bulbs do not present a problem, fluorescent lights do emit harmful ultraviolet rays.
Hang your print away from areas where airborne grime, dust and pollutants such as cigarette smoke can leave a discolouring residue.
Avoid extreme fluctuations in moisture and temperature. Excessive fluctuations between dryness and humidity, or extreme heat and cold can negatively affect the state of your print. Museums keep the temperature generally around 18 degrees Celsius and a relative humidity of 40%. If the humidity is too high, be on the lookout for mold.

Framing
When framing your print use a good quality glass specifically designed for protecting fine art and photographic images. We also recommend using an acid-free archival mat to prevent the print and glass from touching. Like many artworks, an original is sensitive to light. Please ensure that your framer uses UV resistant/museum glass when framing. This glass will protect the artwork against direct or indirect light for years to come.

Storage
To prevent accidents, store your print away from anything that might press against the image surface. Some objects may not seem sharp enough to damage the print, but you'd be surprised at what will cause a scratch, a tear, or a rip.
Do not stack prints on top of each other. Separate them with pieces of acid-free paper to avoid damage.
Wrap your print well if you plan to transport it. Be sure to put a piece of acid-free paper over the front to protect the print. Rough handling can damage the print so pack it securely.
Do not cover your print with plastic for long periods of time. If there is humidity in the air, the mold may begin to grow. Cotton, acid-free sheets are the best for keeping dust away.

Cleaning
The print should be dusted with a clean, soft rag, to prevent dust buildup. Never use cleaning products or water as this may permanently damage the print.
Do not blow on your print as you may inadvertently deposit water droplets that can mark your print.
If using compressed air, apply short bursts while keeping the nozzle at least 12" back from the face of the print.

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