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MEDIA RELEASE March 5, 2010 21 Billion Blooms in 2010 Victoria, B.C. – The total number of blooms counted in the Annual Greater Victoria Flower Count was 21,691,666,716. Oak Bay was the leading Municipality with over 14 billion blooms followed by Victoria with almost 5 billion blooms. The winning class was Ms L Westby’s class from Willows Elementary and they win a trip to Butchart Gardens. Greater Victoria is one of the best places on the planet to live work and play. The annual flower count is a testament to the wonderful climate and community spirit. Truly a gold medal performance by Mother Nature this year! The Greater Victoria Flower Count is a light-hearted event meant to promote Victoria as an attractive shoulder-season holiday destination. Citizens across the municipality are invited to count their blossoms and report their count. -30- For more information contact: Bruce Carter Graham Bell Kelsi Woodward Chief Executive Officer The Butchart Gardens Communications Coordinator Victoria Chamber of Commerce Public Relations Tourism Victoria Tel: (250) 383 7191 Ext 201 Tel: (250) 544-4479 Tel: (250) 414-4477 E: b[email protected] www.butchartgardens.com E: [email protected] I:\2010\Communications\Media Releases\03-05-10 2010 Flower Count Wrap up.doc
MEDIA RELEASE
March 5, 2010
21 Billion Blooms in 2010
Victoria, B.C. – The total number of blooms counted in the Annual Greater Victoria Flower Count was 21,691,666,716. Oak Bay was the leading Municipality with over 14 billion blooms followed by Victoria with almost 5 billion blooms. The winning class was Ms L Westby’s class from Willows Elementary and they win a trip to Butchart Gardens.
Greater Victoria is one of the best places on the planet to live work and play. The annual flower count is a testament to the wonderful climate and community spirit. Truly a gold medal performance by Mother Nature this year!
The Greater Victoria Flower Count is a light-hearted event meant to promote Victoria as an attractive shoulder-season holiday destination. Citizens across the municipality are invited to count their blossoms and report their count.
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For more information contact:
Tel: (250) 383 7191 Ext 201 Tel: (250) 544-4479 Tel: (250) 414-4477
E: b[email protected] www.butchartgardens.com E: [email protected]
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