Monthly Archives: December 2018

Cowichan Valley Railway No. 25

Cowichan Valley Railway No. 25 at the BC Forest Discovery Centre No.25 was used during the construction of the Great Northern Railway (now CNR) grade through the Fraser Canyon, and later to transport fill for the construction of North Vancouver … Continue reading

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BC Forest Discovery Centre

Cowichan Valley Railway #25 on the trestle over the Somenos Marsh

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Burma Star Cairn

Burma Star Cairn – Stoltz Pool Provincial Park

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Blue Heron Beach

Blue Heron Beach – North Oyster/Diamond, Vancouver Island

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Zuiderzee

A bit of modern history – Zuiderzee Campsites is older than I am…

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Fundy Spray I

Fundy Spray I riding her mooring buoy in Blacks Harbour, New Brunswick

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Princess Colleen

Princess Colleen at French Creek

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Flash Point

The fishing boat Flash Point French Creek

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A little bird

A little bird blending into the landscape at Mer Bleue Conservation Area, east of Ottawa

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War of 1812 monument

War of 1812 monument – Parliament Hill The War of 1812 monument was created by Toronto sculptor Adrienne Alison to commemorate the 200th anniversary of the conflict. The seven bronze figures represent the key combatants that came together to defeat … Continue reading

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