Monthly Archives: July 2016

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Posted on July 13, 2016 by Katherine

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Geodetic Benchmarks

Posted on July 13, 2016 by Katherine

Canadian Benchmarks include several types of permanently fixed survey markers, monuments or other devices that are used for taking accurate measurements within Canada. In fancy terms, the benchmarks are the Official Horizontal Datums for Georeferencing Legal Surveys. British Columbia Survey … Continue reading →

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McLoughlin Point

Posted on July 13, 2016 by Katherine

Looking toward James Bay, Esquimalt, and downtown Victoria Adjacent to Work Point in Esquimalt, McLoughlin Point is a relatively unknown area, largely due to it’s military and industrial heritage. The point is surrounded by DND property, and until fairly recently, … Continue reading →

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C-FIUZ

Posted on July 12, 2016 by Katherine

C-FIUZ, a Harbour Air 1956 de Havilland Canada DHC-3 Otter flying over Work Point and Berens Island while on final approach to the Victoria harbour.

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N90422 – DHC-3 Otter

Posted on July 12, 2016 by Katherine

N90422, a Kenmore Air 1955 De Havilland Canada DHC-3 Otter landing in Victoria Should it be De Havilland or de Havilland? Well, the air craft were proposed by Geoffrey de Havilland and designed by the de Havilland Aircraft Company. Things … Continue reading →

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Kayaking – Victoria Harbour

Posted on July 12, 2016 by Katherine

A group of paddlers heading toward West Bay from Work Point A float plane taking off beyond Berens Island Camel Point heliport and the Ogden Point Cruise Ship Terminal in James Bay

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C-FGQH

Posted on July 11, 2016 by Katherine

C-FGQH – a West Coast Air 1968 De Havilland DHC-6 Series 200 Twin Otter landing in the Victoria Inner Harbour.

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C-GHAR

Posted on July 11, 2016 by Katherine

C-GHAR a Harbour Air 1954 de Havilland DHC-3 Otter

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C-GCIV

Posted on July 11, 2016 by Katherine

C-GCIV, a Canadian Coast Guard 2014 Bell 429 passing HMCS Malahat while approaching the Victoria station

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Deer – Work Point

Posted on July 10, 2016 by Katherine

A doe and her fawn at Work Point between Building WP 1020, the “Haida” Building (old admin building) and the mod housing units.

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