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A selfie at the beach

Posted on July 14, 2016 by Katherine

A quick selfie (self portrait) at the beach

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Mussels

Posted on July 14, 2016 by Katherine

Mussels at the beach – Royston

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A clam shell

Posted on July 14, 2016 by Katherine

A nice clam shell at the beach Clams and other shellfish have been a major factor in the economy of Vancouver Island, and an important food source for coastal first nation peoples.

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Royston

Posted on July 14, 2016 by Katherine

A fishing boat transiting Baynes Sound between Royston and Sandy Island

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Sailing on the strait

Posted on July 14, 2016 by Katherine

The beaches at Royston were a perfect spot to watch a sailboat transiting Baynes Sound

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Posted on July 13, 2016 by Katherine

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Geodetic Benchmarks

Posted on July 13, 2016 by Katherine

Canadian Benchmarks include several types of permanently fixed survey markers, monuments or other devices that are used for taking accurate measurements within Canada. In fancy terms, the benchmarks are the Official Horizontal Datums for Georeferencing Legal Surveys. British Columbia Survey … Continue reading →

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McLoughlin Point

Posted on July 13, 2016 by Katherine

Looking toward James Bay, Esquimalt, and downtown Victoria Adjacent to Work Point in Esquimalt, McLoughlin Point is a relatively unknown area, largely due to it’s military and industrial heritage. The point is surrounded by DND property, and until fairly recently, … Continue reading →

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C-FIUZ

Posted on July 12, 2016 by Katherine

C-FIUZ, a Harbour Air 1956 de Havilland Canada DHC-3 Otter flying over Work Point and Berens Island while on final approach to the Victoria harbour.

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N90422 – DHC-3 Otter

Posted on July 12, 2016 by Katherine

N90422, a Kenmore Air 1955 De Havilland Canada DHC-3 Otter landing in Victoria Should it be De Havilland or de Havilland? Well, the air craft were proposed by Geoffrey de Havilland and designed by the de Havilland Aircraft Company. Things … Continue reading →

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