Monthly Archives: January 2015

RCAF CT-142 Dash-8

Posted on January 14, 2015 by Katherine

RCAF Bombardier  CT-142 Dash-8 from 402 “City of Winnipeg” Squadron at 19 Wing for the Comox Air Show. 402 Squadron’s tasks include the conduct of both Air Combat Systems Officer and Airborne Electronic Sensor Operator training flights, the maintenance and … Continue reading →

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RCAF CH-146 Griffon

Posted on January 14, 2015 by Katherine

Soldiers from the Canadian Scottish Regiment aboard an RCAF CH-146 Griffon tactical helicopter at 19 Wing/CFB Comox. The CH-146 is the Canadian military designation for the Bell 412CF, a modified Bell 412, ordered by Canada in 1992. The CH-146 was … Continue reading →

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Powell River Queen

Posted on January 14, 2015 by Katherine

The M/V Powell River 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 … Continue reading →

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Rebecca Spit

Posted on January 12, 2015 by Katherine

Overlooking Drew Harbour from Rebecca Spit Marine Provincial Park [fbalbum url=”https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.286894968100888.1073742090.123247217798998&type=3″ size=”187″]

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Strathcona – roadside waterfall

Posted on January 10, 2015 by Katherine

One of many small waterfalls on the east side of Buttle Lake – this one was on Westmin Road in Strathcona Provincial Park.   And a bit of video… waterfall,Buttle Lake,Westmin Road,Strathcona,nature,winter,video,Strathcona Provincial Park

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Winter at Echo Lake

Posted on January 10, 2015 by Katherine

I stopped for a quick break at Echo Lake while heading to Strathcona-Westmin Provincial Park – pretty in the winter. and some silliness…

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Conuma Master

Posted on January 9, 2015 by Katherine

Conuma Master at Jones Marine Group in Chemainus

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Pacific Shadow

Posted on January 7, 2015 by Katherine

Pacific Shadow at French Creek

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Quadra – Discovery Islands

Posted on January 6, 2015 by Katherine

A bit of nature time at Discovery Lodge near Surge Narrows, between Maurelle Island and Quadra Island. This is a really cool place – off the grid and in touch with nature. I’ll return here in the spring for a … Continue reading →

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BC Ferries Campbell River

Posted on January 5, 2015 by Katherine

An early morning trip across Discovery Passage to Quathiaski Cove on Quadra starts with a visit to BC Ferries Campbell River terminal – and a short wait to board the Powell River Queen. A bit of rain mixed with light … Continue reading →

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