Monthly Archives: October 2016

Shack Island

Posted on October 11, 2016 by Katherine

Shack Island viewed from Neck Point

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Comox Harbour

Posted on October 11, 2016 by Katherine

A busy morning in the Comox Harbour

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Sailing – Fly

Posted on October 11, 2016 by Katherine

Fly heading preparing to head out the Comox Harbour

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Sailing – Fly

Posted on October 11, 2016 by Katherine

Fly heading into Baynes Sound from the Comox Harbour

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Sailing – Against The Wind

Posted on October 11, 2016 by Katherine

Against The Wind heading out of the Comox Harbour and into Baynes Sound

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HMCS Quadra – at the end of the pier

Posted on October 11, 2016 by Katherine

The 19 Wing Marine Section crash boats at the end of the pier at HMCS Quadra

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CGGS

Posted on October 8, 2016 by Katherine

M. Charles M.B. in Port Hardy CCGS M. Charles M.B. is named after Seaman Martin Charles, S.C. M.B., of Bamfield, British Columbia, and Hereditary Chief of the Nitinaht Band. Martin served in the Canadian Coast guard for 32 years and … Continue reading →

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BC Ferries – Quadra Queen II

Posted on October 7, 2016 by Katherine

A bit of puddle art aboard the Quadra Queen II

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Nimpkish River bridge

Posted on October 7, 2016 by Katherine

Nimpkish River bridge The Nimpkish River is the longest river on the Island, originating on the west slope of Mount Alston, flowing northwest into Nimpkish Lake and then north into the Broughton Strait 8 km east of Port McNeill

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Island signs – Highway 30

Posted on October 7, 2016 by Katherine

Highway 30, aka Port Alice Road I stopped near Keogh on Highway 19 between Port Hardy and Port McNeill, at the Highway 30 junction.  The 30 km highway goes to Port Alice…

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