Author Archives: Katherine

Work Point – C Battery

Posted on September 20, 2015 by Katherine

There is an amazing and ever changing view of Ogden Point and Camel Point across from Work Point, a former home of the Canadian Army, and now part of CFB Esquimalt. In 1888 the Dominion Government formed C Battery, Canadian … Continue reading →

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Work Point deer

Posted on September 19, 2015 by Katherine

I was not alone during an early morning walk at behind the old Headquarters building at Work Point – bucks, does and fawns having their breakfast in the rain.

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Nanaimo Harbour

Posted on September 16, 2015 by Katherine

A Harbour Air float plane arriving in Nanaimo, across from Newcastle Island

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Salmon buffet – Quinsam Hatchery

Posted on September 12, 2015 by Katherine

Sea gulls dining on pink salmon on the Quinsam River, downstream of the Quinsam Hatchery catchment and control dam.

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Angry birds

Posted on September 12, 2015 by Katherine

Angry birds at the Quinsam Hatchery

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Black bear, pink salmon

Posted on September 12, 2015 by Katherine

A black bear enjoying a pink salmon at the Quinsam Hatchery, Campbell River

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A bit of snow

Posted on September 12, 2015 by Katherine
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Across the Strait

Posted on September 12, 2015 by Katherine

When you live on Vancouver Island you spend a fair bit of time waiting for ferries, riding ferries, and waiting in the cafeteria line. You can also grab a nap, or in my case, get out a camera or two … Continue reading →

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Fisgard Light

Posted on September 9, 2015 by Katherine

Fisgard Light National Historic Site The 14.6 m (48 ft) Fisgard Light was built by the British in 1860 as a beacon for the British Royal Navy’s Pacific Squadron. It was named after HMS Fisgard, a British Navy ship that … Continue reading →

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Baynes Sound Connector

Posted on September 9, 2015 by Katherine

  The Baynes Sound Connector at the BC Ferries terminal in Buckley Bay – the cables for this yet to be delivered cable ferry appear to be rusting prematurely, which lead me to wonder if this is going to end … Continue reading →

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