Monthly Archives: July 2015

Charles E. Redfern – “The Steamer”

In early May 1899, the Victoria Fire Department took delivery of a brand new Brantford Ontario built Waterous 2nd size Steam Pumper, one of four that the department would eventually acquire. The engine was named for Victoria Mayor Charles E. … Continue reading

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Courtenay

Looking down Fifth Street toward Cliffe Avenue and the Fifth Street Bridge

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O Canada

Downtown Courtenay – not the largest city but big on spirit…

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Coast Guard Station Bamfield

Another look at the Bamfield Coast Guard Station – a wonderful, if somewhat difficult place to visit. View the album fullsize…

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Strathcona – the big view

A close up view of the Comox Glacier and a wider shot of Strathcona

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Comox Glacier

The Comox Glacier and a guest appearance by one of the tower cranes at the site of the new Comox Valley hospital.

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Fauxtoart – The way it is

Totem pole at Filberg Lodge and Park

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Yellow

Yellow flowers at Filberg Lodge

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Comox Marina

Comox Marina as viewed with a long lens

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The Royston Wrecks

The Royston Wrecks viewed across the Comox Harbour

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