Monthly Archives: June 2014

C-FPGN

Posted on June 27, 2014 by Katherine

C-FPGN, a 1964 six seat Cessna C180G with a C185 tail.

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Victoria – Ogden Point

Posted on June 27, 2014 by Katherine

A dive course preparing for an open water lesson at the Ogden Point breakwater.

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Victoria – City Hall

Posted on June 27, 2014 by Katherine

The Victoria City Hall was recognized as National Historic Site of Canada in 2007. The building was built in three stages between 1878 and 1890.

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Victoria – Chinatown

Posted on June 27, 2014 by Katherine

The Victoria Chinatown district was designated a National Historic Site of Canada in 1995

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Victoria – Porter Block

Posted on June 27, 2014 by Katherine

Constructed in 1900, the Porter Block is a two storey, brick and stone building located at the northwest corner of Douglas and Johnson Streets. With rusticated stonework, decorative multicoloured brickwork, and cornice balustrades, the building  is valued as one of … Continue reading →

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Victoria – Cross’ market

Posted on June 27, 2014 by Katherine

The former Cross’ Market at 1308 Douglas Street is now loft apartments.

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Forbidden Plateau Road

Posted on June 26, 2014 by Katherine

A view of the Comox Valley from Forbidden Plateau Road heading up to the Wood Mountain Ski Area ski lodge on Mount Becher.   The road is largely packed gravel with some moderate washboard sections – passable by car but … Continue reading →

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Mount Becher – Forbidden Plateau ski lodge

Posted on June 26, 2014 by Katherine

All that’s left after a fire destroyed the Wood Mountain Ski Area ski lodge in the Forbidden Plateau area on Mount Becher – graffiti covered ruins of a beautiful building. In 1982 the original lodge burned to the ground , … Continue reading →

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Alana Clark – Musician

Posted on June 26, 2014 by Katherine

Comox Valley musician Alana Clark playing in Courtenay

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Glengary, Island Fury and Island Pacer

Posted on June 26, 2014 by Katherine

Glengary, Island Fury and Island Pacer in Campbell River Glengary ex Foremost Trojan Year Built: 1968 Richard Dunston Ltd, Thorne Doncaster, England Gross Tonnage: 71.65 Net Tonnage: 71.65 Construction Material: Steel Length: 21.37 m Breadth: 5.97 m Depth: 2.16 m … Continue reading →

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