Monthly Archives: November 2014

Ogden Point – Helijet

Posted on November 12, 2014 by Katherine

Helijet at Ogden Point  

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Craigdarroch Castle

Posted on November 11, 2014 by Katherine

Built late 1800s, coal baron Robert Dunsmuir’s Craigdarroch Castle provides a look at the privileged life in the 1890s. In 1992, the castle was designated as the Craigdarroch National Historic Site of Canada.

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Coastal Celebration

Posted on November 11, 2014 by Katherine

M/V Coastal Celebration is the third and final Coastal Class ship to be delivered to BC Ferries. M/V Coastal Celebration heading to Swartz Bay   Built: 2008, Flensburger Schiffbau-Gesellschaft, Germany Laid down: September 1, 2007 Launched: December 14, 2007 Acquired: … Continue reading →

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M/V Bowen Queen

Posted on November 11, 2014 by Katherine

The M/V Bowen Queen is one of three Powell River Class ferries built to operate on the new minor routes acquired by BC Ferries in the early 1960’s. The Bowen Queen, Mayne Queen and the Powell River Queen were built … Continue reading →

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Salt Spring – sheep

Posted on November 10, 2014 by Katherine

This sign might be unique within British Columbia Provincial Parks, but what is the reason behind it? Sheep roam freely in the Active Farm area of Ruckle Provincial Park on Salt Spring Island.

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BC Ferries wisdom

Posted on November 10, 2014 by Katherine

A bit of inspirational graffiti on BC Ferries Howe Sound Queen – linked to a larger version so you can appreciate the message…

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BC Ferries art

Posted on November 10, 2014 by Katherine

I stopped to take a look at the various warning signs on the vestibule leading into the engine room on the Howe Sound Queen, and then took a closer look at one little gem…

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Sea buzzards

Posted on November 10, 2014 by Katherine

  Some people call them sea gulls…

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Salt Spring – Vesuvius Bay

Posted on November 10, 2014 by Katherine

When you live on Vancouver Island you learn to get used to waiting for ferries – and to enjoy the opportunities to relax that the wait affords. I relaxed with a few cameras while waiting for the ferry from Vesuvius … Continue reading →

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Goose Spit

Posted on November 10, 2014 by Katherine

  09 November  2014 – a fine fall day at Goose Spit

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