Monthly Archives: February 2018

A Nanaimo winter day

Posted on February 22, 2018 by Katherine

Overlooking Nanaimo toward the Coast Mountains on a snowy winter day

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Pacific Spray

Posted on February 22, 2018 by Katherine

Pacific Spray in Port Alberni This is an interesting vessel as it is registered as a Fishing / Packer/Bait/ Transfer vessel.

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Loon Lake

Posted on February 22, 2018 by Katherine

The E&N rail line is widely know as connecting Courtenay and Victoria, but there’s also the Port Alberni Sub, a 39 mile long branch line that runs from Parksville, over the Alberni Summit, to Port Alberni. The E&N trestle over … Continue reading →

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Dream Island

Posted on February 22, 2018 by Katherine

Dream Island at the Nanaimo Assembly Wharf, loading logs destined for China

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Oriente Shine

Posted on February 22, 2018 by Katherine

Oriente Shine at the Nanaimo Assembly Wharf, loading logs destined for China

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Vanishing Vancouver Island

Posted on February 21, 2018 by Katherine

Although this is a nice shot of a Helijet Sikorski S-76A transitioning into a ground effect hover at the Nanaimo flight centre, what you can’t see is actually the focus of the image. The Western Forest Products’ sawmill buildings and … Continue reading →

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Newcastle Island and Protection Island

Posted on February 21, 2018 by Katherine

A view of the Coast Mountains across Georgia Strait from Nanaimo Harbour, Mark Bay, and Newcastle Island and Protection Island. The bulk carrier Sophiana is at anchor, and one of the BC Ferries is heading to Horseshoe Bay. Just another … Continue reading →