Monthly Archives: November 2015

A seagull or two

A pair of rather stately looking seagulls…

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Jack Point

Jack Point Park is located off, and parallels Highway 19, near the Duke Point ferry terminal. The trails wind along a typical sandstone coast line, and offer some great views of Nanaimo. Looking southwest toward South Wellington Looking northwest toward … Continue reading

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Nanaimo – Pacific Biological Station

Pacific Biological Station The Pacific Biological Station is the oldest fisheries research center on the Pacific coast. PBS was established in 1908 and is the principal centre for fisheries research on the West Coast. There is a 200-lineal-foot wharf used … Continue reading

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Western Forest Products – Duke Point

The Western Forest Products sawmill at Duke Point

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BC Ferries – Coastal Renaissance

Early morning view of Coastal Renaissance in Departure Bay

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BC Ferries – Queen of Surrey

Queen of Surrey arriving at the BC Ferries terminal in Horseshoe Bay

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BC Ferries – Coastal Renaissance

Coastal Renaissance at the BC Ferries terminal in Departure Bay

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Oh Canada… maple leaf

What is more Canadian than the maple leaf? Well, actually a lot if you consider the CBC, roller derby, surfing in cold water, and other such things…

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Oh Canada… maple leaf

What is more Canadian than the maple leaf? Well, actually a lot if you consider bison, bacon, poutine, and other such things…

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Oh Canada… maple leaf

What is more Canadian than the maple leaf? Well, actually a lot if you consider the beaver, maple sugar, the toque, and other such things…

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