Monthly Archives: December 2017

Across the strait – Piper’s Lagoon

Posted on December 22, 2017 by Katherine

Looking at the mountains across Georgia Strait from Piper’s Lagoon Although pretty much all of the southern ocean waters around Vancouver Island were encapsulated under the umbrella of the Salish Sea in July 2010, , it’s still Georgia Strait on … Continue reading →

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Snow on the field – Nanoose Bay

Posted on December 22, 2017 by Katherine

Snow on the field I drive up and down Island on a regular basis and have come to think of the drive in terms of landmarks rather than kilometers. I find that it helps break up the monotony somewhat and … Continue reading →

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The giant snow detector

Posted on December 21, 2017 by Katherine

The creepiest snow detector on Vancouver Island – Highway 19 between Parksville and Nanoose.

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Sandy Ann

Posted on December 20, 2017 by Katherine

Sandy Ann at Fisherman’s Wharf in Comox The 60′ steel hulled seiner Sandy Ann was built in 1968, in Vancouver by Benson Brothers Shipbuilding Co. (1960) Ltd.

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Pacific Reward and Janatlee

Posted on December 19, 2017 by Katherine

Pacific Reward and Janatlee at Fisherman’s Wharf in Comox

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Comox – the fuel wharf

Posted on December 19, 2017 by Katherine

The 19 Wing fuel wharf at the Comox Marina, and some fresh snow on the hills over the Cumberland forest.

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Comox – sailboats and snow on the mountains

Posted on December 19, 2017 by Katherine

Sinbad framed by snow covered mountains beyond Courtenay

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BC Ferries – Island Sky

Posted on December 19, 2017 by Katherine

MV Island Sky at the BC Ferries terminal in Little River

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Ucluelet – waves

Posted on December 18, 2017 by Katherine

Ucluelet’s Wild Pacific Trail is a great place for big waves and storm watching

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Amphitrite Point Lighthouse

Posted on December 17, 2017 by Katherine

Amphitrite Point Lighthouse – Ucluelet

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