Author Archives: Katherine

A matter of perspective – Norwegian Sun

Posted on August 27, 2014 by Katherine

Two views of the Norwegian Sun, both looking toward the Ogden Point cruise ship terminal from Dallas Road in James Bay. The two images were shot about 3 metres apart, yet they present quite different scenes…

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Victoria – Reflections

Posted on August 27, 2014 by Katherine

Reflections of Victoria City Hall

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Victoria – Beacon Drive In

Posted on August 27, 2014 by Katherine

The Beacon Drive In Arguably the best soft ice cream in Victoria, the Beacon Drive In is just up the road from the western terminus of the Trans Canada Highway, and across the road from Beacon Hill Park

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Island signs

Posted on August 27, 2014 by Katherine

Warning sign along BC Hydro Puntledge penstock trail Hydroelectric facilities can be dangerous. For your safety, obey all posted signs, and avoid the hazard areas above and below Comox Lake Dam, Puntledge Diversion Dam and the Puntledge Powerhouse. Water releases … Continue reading →

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Sailing – Scope Wizard and Infinity

Posted on August 27, 2014 by Katherine

Scope Wizard and Infinity anchored in Comox Harbour

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Victory III

Posted on August 26, 2014 by Katherine

  Victory III in Port Alberni Year Built: 1969 Builder: Vito Steel Boat and Barge Construction Ltd, Delta  Material: Steel Length (m): 11.70 Beam (m): 4.27 Draught (m): 1.71 Gross Tonnage: 14.95 Net Tonnage: 10.17 Engine: Diesel, 463 Brake Horsepower … Continue reading →

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Strider King

Posted on August 26, 2014 by Katherine

Strider King in Port Alberni Year Built: 1971 Builder: Marine Ltd, Nanaimo  Material: Steel Length (m): 19.21 Beam (m): 5.57 Draught (m): 2.82 Gross Tonnage: 59.42 Net Tonnage: 44.57 Engine: Diesel, 253 Brake Horsepower Propeller: Single screw Speed: 10.0 knots

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Onward II

Posted on August 26, 2014 by Katherine

Onward II in Port Alberni Year Built: 1946 Builder: Canoe Cove Shipyards, Sidney Material: Wood Length (m): 11.61 Beam (m): 3.44 Draught (m): 1.68 Gross Tonnage: 14.97 Net Tonnage: 10.18 Engine: Gasoline, 110 Brake Horsepower Propeller: Single screw Speed: 7.0 … Continue reading →

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The J&L Drive In

Posted on August 26, 2014 by Katherine

The J&L drive in brings back great memories of car hops on roller skates, food on a tray in the window, and sitting in the back seat munching on a burger. This is a true Port Alberni treasure…

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The Beaufort Gang

Posted on August 26, 2014 by Katherine

The Beaufort Gang has terrorized and delighted passengers on the Alberni Pacific Railway since the steam train began its regular run to McLean Mill National Historic Site. I was onboard when the Alberni Valley’s meanest and orneriest pack of train-robbing,back-shooting … Continue reading →

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