Monthly Archives: October 2016

The world’s largest burl?

Posted on October 7, 2016 by Katherine

The world’s second largest burl – Port McNeill The world’s second largest burl (formerly the largest burl) is located in Port McNeill. It was cut from the base of a 351-year-old Sitka Spruce tree in 1976, about 40 kilometers southwest … Continue reading →

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Disney Wonder

Posted on October 7, 2016 by Katherine

Disney Wonder off Port Hardy Built: 1999, Fincantieri Marghera Shipyard, Italy Tonnage: 83,000 GT Length: 964 ft (294 m) Beam: 106 ft (32 m) Draft: 25.3 ft (7.7 m) Decks: 11 Installed power: 43,000 kW (57,600 hp) Propulsion: Diesel-Electric; *5 … Continue reading →

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Telegraph Cove

Posted on October 7, 2016 by Katherine

Telegraph Cove

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Gikumi

Posted on October 7, 2016 by Katherine

Gikumi in Telegraph Cove Gikumi was built to tow logs for the Telegraph Cove sawmill. She also served as a coastal pilot boat and cargo vessel all along British Columbia’s coastline before becoming B.C.’s first whale watching vessel in 1980. … Continue reading →

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Telegraph Cove – Kayaking

Posted on October 7, 2016 by Katherine

Kayakers heading out from Telegraph Cove

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Snuneymuxw First Nation totems

Posted on October 6, 2016 by Katherine

Snuneymuxw First Nation totem – Nanaimo

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BC Ferries – Gulf Island departure

Posted on October 6, 2016 by Katherine

A Gulf Island departure from Swartz Bay

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Victoria at night – Confederation Garden Court

Posted on October 6, 2016 by Katherine

Located at the corner of Quebec Street and Menzies Street, Confederation Garden Court was created in 1967 to commemorate the centennial of Canada’s confederation.

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Deltaga and Royal Viking

Posted on October 6, 2016 by Katherine

Deltaga and Royal Viking in Ucluelet

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Ucluelet – Canadian Princess

Posted on October 6, 2016 by Katherine

Canadian Princess in Ucluelet – she was removed on 03 October 2016

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