Monthly Archives: January 2018

Pulteney Point Lighthouse

Posted on January 11, 2018 by Katherine

Pulteney Point, a barren sand spit on the southwest corner of Malcolm Island, marks the separation of Broughton and Queen Charlotte Straits. Built in 1943, the current Pulteney Point Lighthouse replaced a combination lighthouse-dwelling that was established in 1905. The … Continue reading →

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Malcolm Island – just an outhouse

Posted on January 10, 2018 by Katherine

An outhouse at Pulteney Point on Malcolm Island

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Esquimalt Harbour

Posted on January 10, 2018 by Katherine

Her Majesty’s Canadian (HMC) Dockyard Esquimalt

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Strathcona – Buttle Lake

Posted on January 10, 2018 by Katherine

Clouds over Buttle Lake in Strathcona Provincial Park

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Buttle Lake

Posted on January 10, 2018 by Katherine

Buttle Lake – Strathcona Provincial Park I often wonder if my grandfather would recognize what I see as wander about and explore Strathcona Provincial Park. Likely not, as while much remains as it always has been, we have changed the … Continue reading →

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Strathcona – Clouds and contrails

Posted on January 10, 2018 by Katherine

Clouds and contrails over Buttle lake in Strathcona Provincial Park

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St. Mary’s Anglican Cemetery

Posted on January 10, 2018 by Katherine

St. Mary’s Anglican Cemetery – North Cowichan

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Reflections – self portraits

Posted on January 9, 2018 by Katherine

A reflective self portrait – Jordan River surf shack

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The Jordan River Surf Shack

Posted on January 9, 2018 by Katherine

The Jordan River Surf Shack Sometimes all you need is a nice shack on the beach, a quiet spot where you can relax, watch the waves, have some fun and maybe go surfing, right? Not exactly. In Jordan River you … Continue reading →

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Duncan – the concrete plant

Posted on January 9, 2018 by Katherine

The long shuttered concrete products plant north of Duncan on Highway 1

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