Monthly Archives: August 2015

Starfish

Posted on August 12, 2015 by Katherine

A little dried starfish with the Queen of Burnaby in the background at the BC Ferries terminal in Little River

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Oh Canada – maple leaf

Posted on August 12, 2015 by Katherine

Maple leaves should not be falling in August, yet they are, due to the hot, dry summer that is parching most of British Columbia. The trees become stressed and shed their leaves – not a good thing…

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Nanaimo Harbour

Posted on August 12, 2015 by Katherine

Nanaimo’s harbour has always been a very busy place, with ships transporting coal, logs, rail cars, and even people… Two common sights – the rail ferry terminal and huge ships laden with raw logs heading overseas.

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Nanaimo – a few rogues

Posted on August 12, 2015 by Katherine

A few of the rogues that adorn parts of Nanaimo…

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Air Force Beach

Posted on August 12, 2015 by Katherine

Clouds across Georgia Strait frame a beautiful day at Air Force Beach

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Alert Bay Namgis Burial Grounds

Posted on August 12, 2015 by Katherine

The Namgis (or Nimpkish) Burial Grounds is an old native cemetery, one of the few places in coastal British Columbia where memorial totem poles remain in their original location. The burial grounds are located at Alert Bay on Cormorant Island, … Continue reading →

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Quadra Queen II

Posted on August 11, 2015 by Katherine

Quadra Queen II in Port McNeill Quadra Queen II was built for and operated by the BC Ministry of Transportation and Highways until 06 October 6 1986  when the Ministry’s ferries and routes were transferred to BC Ferries. Built: 1969, … Continue reading →

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BC Ferries Bear Cove

Posted on August 11, 2015 by Katherine

Besides being BC Ferries northernmost terminal on Vancouver Island, Bear Cove is also the northern end of Highway 19 – the longest highway on the Island.

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Port Hardy

Posted on August 11, 2015 by Katherine

I stopped at Port Hardy for two reasons – one being to visit the BC Ferries terminal in Bear Cove, and the other just so I could say that I have been to Port Hardy and the end of the … Continue reading →

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Mt Cain – summer

Posted on August 11, 2015 by Katherine

Mt Cain is one of the gems hidden away at the north end of Vancouver Island – many Island residents have never heard of it, which is a shame, as it’s one of four ski areas on Vancouver Island. Well, … Continue reading →

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