Monthly Archives: July 2018

Wood chip barges

Posted on July 19, 2018 by Katherine

Seaspan barges full of wood chips at Catalyst Paper – Crofton

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The way it was – Burgoyne Bay

Posted on July 12, 2018 by Katherine

This barrel-roof shed was built (between 1900 and 1910) by Richard Maxwell on his farm near Burgoyne Bay. The shed was built for storage of larger farm equipment and has two, large access doors on the roadside of the building. … Continue reading →

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The way it was – Burgoyne Bay

Posted on July 12, 2018 by Katherine

Built by Richard Maxwell on his farm in 1901, this root cellar is one of the historic farm buildings in Burgoyne Bay Provincial Park.

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From the top – Mt Maxwell

Posted on July 12, 2018 by Katherine

The view from Mt Maxwell Provincial Park It was a cloudy day when I visited Mt Maxwell Provincial Park, the sort of day that is usually, but not always, good for shooting time-lapse video. This was one of those not … Continue reading →

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St Paul’s Roman Catholic Church

Posted on July 11, 2018 by Katherine

St Paul’s Roman Catholic Church, Fulford Harbour, Saltspring Salt Spring Island’s oldest church was founded in 1878 by Father Donckele, the first Roman Catholic missionary to the Gulf islands. Erected between 1880 and 1885 by members of the community, the … Continue reading →

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MV Quinitsa

Posted on July 10, 2018 by Katherine

MV Quinitsa at the BC Ferries terminal in Fulford Harbour, Saltspring

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MV Quinitsa

Posted on July 10, 2018 by Katherine

MV Quinitsa at the BC Ferries terminal in Fulford Harbour, Saltspring

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Right in front of us…

Posted on July 10, 2018 by Katherine

This yacht from the United States of America was the privileged or stand-on vessel so Skeena Queen was required to let it pass in front of her. At the same time, there is some common sense here that should dictate … Continue reading →

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Seahorse – ex Candoto (YTB 377)

Posted on July 10, 2018 by Katherine

Seahorse in Ganges Harbour Candoto (YTB-377) served in a noncommissioned status in the 14th Naval District, the Mariana Islands, and the Marshall Islands during World War II. Built: 1944 Builder: Gulfport Machine And Welding, Port Arthur, Tx Gross Tonnage: 174.49 … Continue reading →

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CCGS Cape Naden

Posted on July 10, 2018 by Katherine

CCGS Cape Naden at Ganges Harbour, Saltspring Island

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