Author Archives: Katherine

Comox Valley Flooding

Posted on December 14, 2014 by Katherine

The Puntledge River broke it’s banks at the 5th Street Bridge December 2014 – Three days of almost non-stop torrential rains deposited almost 200 mm of rain, leading to localized flooding in the Comox Valley. Water flowing over the Comox … Continue reading →

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Live steam – Alberni Pacific Railway

Posted on December 13, 2014 by Katherine

Some video from a night run of the Alberni Pacific Alberni Pacific special arriving at the Port Alberni CPR Station 1929 Baldwin 90 ton 2-8-2 ST A steamy night Inside the cab Heading out of … Continue reading →

Posted in history, Port Alberni, rail, tourism, Vancouver Island, video | Tagged Alberni Pacific, Baldwin 2-8-2, Highwa4 4, Live steam, Port Alberni | Leave a comment

Top Bridge – Englishman River

Posted on December 13, 2014 by Katherine

The Englishman River at the Top Bridge suspension bridge

Posted in nature, Parksville, river, Vancouver Island Images | Tagged Englishman River, motion blur, Parksville, Top Bridge, Vancouver Island | Leave a comment

Spirit of British Columbia

Posted on December 5, 2014 by Katherine

Spirit of British Columbia approaching the BC Ferries terminal at Swartz Bay Built: 1993, Integrated Ferry Constructors Ltd. , Victoria Maximum Displacement: 11,642 tonnes Gross Tons: 18,747.44 tonnes Net Tonnage: 13893.87 tonnes Deadweight: 2868 tonnes Length Overall: 167.57 m Length: … Continue reading →