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Winter waves

Posted on December 23, 2018 by Katherine

Winter waves on the Bay of Fundy at Margaretsville, Nova Scotia

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Margaretsville Lighthouse

Posted on December 23, 2018 by Katherine

The Margaretsville Lighthouse was built in 1859 as the town was an important transportation hub, being connected to Saint John by steamship and to various parts of Nova Scotia by rail. The lighthouse, a square wooden tower with sloping sides, … Continue reading →

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Courtenay Maid

Posted on December 23, 2018 by Katherine

The fishing boat Courtenay Maid in Port Alberni

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Shy Ann

Posted on December 23, 2018 by Katherine

The fishing boat Shy Ann in Port Alberni

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Port Lorne Baptist Church

Posted on December 21, 2018 by Katherine

Port Lorne Baptist Church – one of the churches of Nova Scotia

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Royal Viking

Posted on December 21, 2018 by Katherine

The fishing boat Royal Viking in Ucluelet

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Ocean Rebel

Posted on December 21, 2018 by Katherine

Ocean Rebel in Ucluelet

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Rideau Canal Scow No. 2

Posted on December 21, 2018 by Katherine

Rideau Canal Scow No. 2 at Narrows Lock Year Built: 1966 Builder: Vandenbelt Metal Works Ltd., Ottawa Gross Tonnage: 16.58 Net Tonnage: 12.44 Construction Material: Steel Vessel Length (m): 13.36 Vessel Breadth (m): 4.53 Vessel Depth (m): 1.37 Engine: 1 … Continue reading →

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Narrows Lock

Posted on December 21, 2018 by Katherine

Narrows Lock – Lock 35 on the Rideau Canal When trying to excavate the canal cut through the watershed divide at Newboro, hard bedrock was encountered. In order oo speed up construction and reduce the amount of excavation at Newboro, … Continue reading →

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Narrows Blockhouse

Posted on December 21, 2018 by Katherine

Narrows Blockhouse The Blockhouse at Rideau Canal Narrows Lockstation overlooks the Rideau Canal. The lower storey is constructed of thick, stone masonry while the upper storey is built of squared timbers. Defence features include loopholes and a second-floor entrance accessed … Continue reading →

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