Monthly Archives: February 2015

Sproat Lake

Posted on February 28, 2015 by Katherine

High water at Sproat Lake east of  Port Alberni Redevelopment of water front property has resulted in gradual decay of what was once a beautiful recreation area.

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Wickaninnish Beach – the memorial

Posted on February 28, 2015 by Katherine

A simple yet powerful Korean War memorial overlooking Wickaninnish Beach and the open Pacific Ocean at the Kwistis Visitor Centre (Wickaninnish Interpretive Centre). Wickaninnish Beach – Pacific Rim National Park Reserve

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Sutil Channel

Posted on February 26, 2015 by Katherine

BC Ferries MV Tachek is a great way to enjoy views of the Coastal Mountains during the crossing of Sutil Channel between Cortes Island and Quadra Island. and some video…

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Smelt Bay Provincial Park

Posted on February 25, 2015 by Katherine

Located on Cortes Island, Smelt Bay Provincial Park is named for the capelin fish that spawn on the shore in late September and early October. These small silver-green, sardine-sized fish draw a variety of other marine life to the area, … Continue reading →

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BC Ferries – Heriot Bay

Posted on February 25, 2015 by Katherine

BC Ferries MV Tachek docking at the Heriot Bay terminal on Quadra Island. I had to cut this video short as my jeep was first onto the Tachek at Whaletown on Cortes Island, and was going to be first off … Continue reading →

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BC Ferries Whaletown

Posted on February 24, 2015 by Katherine

Whaletown on Cortes Island – a small BC Ferries terminal, with no amenities other than a waiting room, porta potties, a million dollar view and a quite place to crash in your vehicle overnight if you miss the last ferry … Continue reading →

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Courtenay Air Park

Posted on February 24, 2015 by Katherine

The Comox Estuary and the walk way trails around the Courtenay Air Park provide hours of bird watching, and the occasional air plane and float planes landing right next to you. This was a fairly windy winter day in late … Continue reading →

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Comox Marina

Posted on February 24, 2015 by Katherine

A foggy morning at the Comox Marina

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RCM-SAR Station 60 Comox

Posted on February 24, 2015 by Katherine

Based at the Comox Marina, Station 60 Comox is a branch of the Royal Canadian Marine Search & Rescue (RCM-SAR) organization. The volunteer marine search and rescue organization is an integral part of the Canadian Search and Rescue (SAR) system. … Continue reading →

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C-FSXP

Posted on February 24, 2015 by Katherine

C-FSXP, a 1965 Cessna 172F at the Campbell River airport

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