Monthly Archives: June 2014

Harbour Air

Posted on June 20, 2014 by Katherine

Float planes shaped much of our life on the west coast – they still continue to be a valuable asset to industry, and provide a unique and effective travel experience.

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Buckley Bay – Cable Ferry Construction

Posted on June 20, 2014 by Katherine

MV Quinitsa arrives at BC Ferries Buckley Bay terminal as Seapan constructs one of the two the ferry docking facilities.

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Engine 34

Posted on June 20, 2014 by Katherine

Comox Fire Department Engine 34

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Forbidden Plateau

Posted on June 19, 2014 by Katherine

Once a thriving ski hill, Forbidden Plateau is now  used for hiking, camping, and cycling. [fbalbum url=”https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.253309041459481.1073742004.123247217798998&type=1″ size=”187″]

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Comox Lake

Posted on June 16, 2014 by Katherine

Comox Lake, looking toward the Comox Glacier

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Steamship Terminal building

Posted on June 15, 2014 by Katherine

  The Canadian Pacific Railway Steamship Terminal building on Victoria’s Inner Harbour was designed by architect Francis Rattenbury, with assistance from Percy James, and built in 1924. For over 50 years, the Canadian Pacific liners Empress of India, Empress of … Continue reading →

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British Columbia Parliament Buildings – a look inside

Posted on June 15, 2014 by Katherine

A look inside the British Columbia parliament buildings in Victoria [fbalbum url=”https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.252467171543668.1073742002.123247217798998&type=3″ size=”187″]

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British Columbia Parliament Buildings – stained glass

Posted on June 15, 2014 by Katherine

The British Columbia parliament buildings contain some historic and beautiful stained glass. [fbalbum url=”https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.252437304879988.1073742001.123247217798998&type=3″ size=”187″]

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Comox Lake

Posted on June 15, 2014 by Katherine

  Comox Lake with the Comox Glacier in the background. Besides being the reservoir for the Courtenay and Comox water supply, Comox Lake is also the water supply for the BC Hydro Puntledge Generation Station. The lake was at one … Continue reading →

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Bear trap

Posted on June 15, 2014 by Katherine

Unfortunately these are necessary as bears do become problems when we mess with their habitat. Fortunately the conservation officers do what they can to relocate the bears to a place where humans do not interfere.

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