Monthly Archives: May 2016

Valley music

Posted on May 4, 2016 by Katherine

A bit of music at the Comox Valley Farmer’s Market

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A bridge over a short river

Posted on May 4, 2016 by Katherine

The 5th Street Bridge crosses the shortest navigable river in the world – the Courtenay River. and now you know…

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Big boats, little boats – Helen J ex Sea Imp IX

Posted on May 3, 2016 by Katherine

Helen J with Newcastle Island in the background I used both of these images as the little boats are both complement the overall scene- that and I can’t decide which I prefer… Built: 1992, Sylte Shipyard Ltd., Maple Ridge Gross … Continue reading →

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Seaspan Superior ex Incan Superior

Posted on May 3, 2016 by Katherine

Seaspan Superior at the CPR dock in Nanaimo I shot these images on Mar 30, 2016 – the night that fire crews were battling a major blaze in a historic building at Commercial Street and Terminal Avenue in Nanaimo. The … Continue reading →

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Nanaimo – Harmac

Posted on May 3, 2016 by Katherine

The Harmac paper mill viewed mid crossing between Gabriola Island and Nanaimo

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Nanaimo – Duke Point Commercial Terminal

Posted on May 3, 2016 by Katherine

Duke Point Commercial Terminal The Duke Point Commercial Terminal has a 600 foot long berth, 15 acres of paved area, 55 acres of open leasable storage area, a 40 metric ton container crane and a 100 metric ton barge ramp.

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Headquarters – the power station

Posted on May 3, 2016 by Katherine

The old concrete building on Farnham Road beside the Tsolum River was built as a rough timber mill in 1912-1913, but was never operated as a mill despite being fully equipped. In the 1920s the building housed five diesel engine … Continue reading →

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A barn – Dove Creek Road

Posted on May 3, 2016 by Katherine

I like barns – they are one of the few things I miss about southern Ontario. I was quite glad to spot this one on Dove Creek Road, between Merville and Courtenay.

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Gabriola – A green boat

Posted on May 2, 2016 by Katherine

A green boat anchored in Percy Anchorage, at the end of Northumberland Channel between Gabriola Island and Mudge Island.

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Lazo Marsh

Posted on May 1, 2016 by Katherine

A small section of the 127 hectare Lazo Marsh in the North East Comox Wildlife Management Area. This natural area has many meandering and intersecting trails that are enjoyed by naturalists and other outdoor recreationalists for wildlife viewing, walking and … Continue reading →

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