Author Archives: Katherine

Comox Air Force Museum – the airpark

Posted on August 13, 2015 by Katherine

A panoramic look around the airpark at the Comox Air Force Museum – all images are linked to larger sized versions…

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Kin Beach

Posted on August 12, 2015 by Katherine

A bit of time well spent at Kin Beach Provincial Park

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Starfish

Posted on August 12, 2015 by Katherine

A little dried starfish with the Queen of Burnaby in the background at the BC Ferries terminal in Little River

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Oh Canada – maple leaf

Posted on August 12, 2015 by Katherine

Maple leaves should not be falling in August, yet they are, due to the hot, dry summer that is parching most of British Columbia. The trees become stressed and shed their leaves – not a good thing…

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Nanaimo Harbour

Posted on August 12, 2015 by Katherine

Nanaimo’s harbour has always been a very busy place, with ships transporting coal, logs, rail cars, and even people… Two common sights – the rail ferry terminal and huge ships laden with raw logs heading overseas.

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Nanaimo – a few rogues

Posted on August 12, 2015 by Katherine

A few of the rogues that adorn parts of Nanaimo…

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Air Force Beach

Posted on August 12, 2015 by Katherine

Clouds across Georgia Strait frame a beautiful day at Air Force Beach

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Alert Bay Namgis Burial Grounds

Posted on August 12, 2015 by Katherine

The Namgis (or Nimpkish) Burial Grounds is an old native cemetery, one of the few places in coastal British Columbia where memorial totem poles remain in their original location. The burial grounds are located at Alert Bay on Cormorant Island, … Continue reading →

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Quadra Queen II

Posted on August 11, 2015 by Katherine

Quadra Queen II in Port McNeill Quadra Queen II was built for and operated by the BC Ministry of Transportation and Highways until 06 October 6 1986  when the Ministry’s ferries and routes were transferred to BC Ferries. Built: 1969, … Continue reading →

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BC Ferries Bear Cove

Posted on August 11, 2015 by Katherine

Besides being BC Ferries northernmost terminal on Vancouver Island, Bear Cove is also the northern end of Highway 19 – the longest highway on the Island.

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