Author Archives: Katherine

Welcome to Victoria

Posted on July 9, 2015 by Katherine

A statue in the likeness of local resident Tommy Mayne was sculpted by Victoria artist Armando Barbon to honour Town Criers in the Greater Victoria area. A plaque on the statue recognizes the names of past and present town criers. … Continue reading →

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Western Forest Products engine 113

Posted on July 9, 2015 by Katherine

Western Forest Products engine 113, a 2-8-2 135 Ton Alco Rod Engine is on display at the Woss train yard, and was in use as late as 1988. The engine was built in 1920, and was transported from Oregon to … Continue reading →

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Rural fire fighting water tanks

Posted on July 9, 2015 by Katherine

You may have noticed these large green tanks located in the rural areas of the Comox Valley. They’re water tanks for fire fighting – a vital element of the fire protection plan. The tanks allow fire fighters to reload tanker … Continue reading →

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Pachena Bay – razor clam

Posted on July 9, 2015 by Katherine

Siliqua patula – commonly known as the razor clam

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Pachena Bay – A seagull

Posted on July 9, 2015 by Katherine

A seagull enjoying the beach at Pachena Bay

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Craigflower Bridge

Posted on June 22, 2015 by Katherine

The Craigflower Bridge spans the Gorge Waterway, along Admirals Road from the Island Highway in View Royal to Gorge Road in the District of Saanich. Looking toward Saanich The body of water known as “The Gorge” is a narrow tidal … Continue reading →

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Craigflower Manor National Historic Site of Canada

Posted on June 22, 2015 by Katherine

Craigflower Manor National Historic Site of Canada Despite living in Langford, Colwood,View Royal, Vic West, Victoria, Esquimalt and James Bay for the better part of 20 years, I had never managed to stop to visit the Craigflower Manor National Historic … Continue reading →

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A green field

Posted on June 17, 2015 by Katherine

Farming – Headquarters Road near Merville

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Just a barn on a farm

Posted on June 17, 2015 by Katherine

A barn on a farm – Headquarters Road

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A boat with a view

Posted on June 17, 2015 by Katherine

High and dry in Comox – near Filberg Lodge and Park I enjoy shooting images of old wooden fish boats and the hulks of once proud warships, freighters and three masted sailing ships, but I really don’t enjoy shooting images … Continue reading →

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