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Victoria Cruise Ship Terminal

Posted on September 18, 2016 by Katherine

A busy day at the Victoria Cruise Ship Terminal

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Sand castles

Posted on September 18, 2016 by Katherine

Sometimes you need to admire sand castles – or build them…

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A panorama?

Posted on September 17, 2016 by Katherine

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Miracle Beach Provincial Park

Posted on September 17, 2016 by Katherine

Miracle Beach Provincial Park

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At the beach – crab and sand dollar

Posted on September 17, 2016 by Katherine

A crab and a sand dollar at the beach – both were safely returned to the water

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Boxcar

Posted on September 16, 2016 by Katherine

A boxcar at the Kaatza Museum in Lake Cowichan Boxcar: a fully enclosed railroad car, typically having sliding side doors, used to transport freight.

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The train don’t run here anymore – Ladysmith

Posted on September 16, 2016 by Katherine

If you take a few minutes to explore Ladysmith below Highway 1 you will likely run across the old train museum – if you take a few more minutes and explore the now silent tracks you’ll come across this old … Continue reading →

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Kaatza Station Museum – No.7 and No. 145

Posted on September 15, 2016 by Katherine

Western Forest Industries No. 7 1929 Plymouth Locomotive Purchased new by the Merrill & Ring Lumber Company, No.7  was operated near Powell River. The locomotive came with a gasoline motor which meant that it was best suited for light duty. … Continue reading →

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Kaatza Station Museum – 1927 Lima Shay

Posted on September 15, 2016 by Katherine

This 1927 Lima Shay started its life in Squamish with the Merrill & Ring Lumber company as #2, and was acquired by the Comox Logging & Railway and renamed No. 12 in 1942. In 1962 the locomotive was put on … Continue reading →

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Kaatza Station Museum

Posted on September 15, 2016 by Katherine

The Kaatza Station Museum is housed in a restored Esquimalt and Nanaimo Railway station that was constructed in 1912. The museum is in Cowichan Lake, just off Highway 18.

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