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Chemainus – more than murals

Posted on September 17, 2014 by Katherine

There’s more to the artistry in Chemainus than murals – including wood carvings that depict the history of Chemainus and the Cowichan Valley.   Bronze statues of people who helped shape much of Vancouver Island – H.R. MacMillan of MacMillan … Continue reading →

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Canada Post – Chemainus

Posted on September 17, 2014 by Katherine

Artistry and reality – a bit of Canada Post history in Chemainus

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Chemainus Murals

Posted on September 16, 2014 by Katherine

The Chemainus murals were born when the Horseshoe Bay Lumber Mill shut down in 1983 – instead of fading away when the major employer left, the town embarked on a program to attract tourists. 39 outdoor murals were created, depicting … Continue reading →

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Chemainus – more than murals

Posted on September 16, 2014 by Katherine

In 1862 a waterwheel powered sawmill was opened in Chemainus, an ideal location with a sheltered bay for log booming and shipping of lumber products by sea and later by rail. By the late 1970s the mill was antiquated and … Continue reading →

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Helen J and CT Scout

Posted on September 16, 2014 by Katherine

Helen J and C.T. Scout in Chemainus  Helen J ex Sea Imp IX Year Built: 1967 United Engineering Ltd, Victoria Gross Tonnage: 9.43 Net Tonnage: 6.41 Construction Material: Steel Length: 9.81 m Breadth: 4.21 m Depth: 1.19 m Propulsion: 1 … Continue reading →

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A busy day on the Comox Estuary

Posted on September 16, 2014 by Katherine

A very busy day on the Comox Estuary – and a beautiful day…

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Scope Wizard

Posted on September 16, 2014 by Katherine

Scope Wizard anchored in the Comox estuary

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Jessina and Fiddler

Posted on September 16, 2014 by Katherine

At 420 passes Jessina and Fiddler at anchor off Goose Spit

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A window onto the estuary

Posted on September 16, 2014 by Katherine

The view astern as the Royal Canadian Navy sets sail from HMCS Quadra

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Not your normal view – Comox Glacier

Posted on September 16, 2014 by Katherine

Q3, a motor work boat from HMCS Quadra and the Comox Glacier in the distance

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