Author Archives: Katherine

Island Horizon

Posted on August 5, 2014 by Katherine

Island Horizon in St Andrews, New Brunswick Island Horizon is one of the last fishing boats that I photographed while travelling in New Brunswick – I included the image here as it shows the difference in the types of boats … Continue reading →

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The Elasmosaur at YQQ

Posted on August 5, 2014 by Katherine

Okay – this is majorly geeky, so fairly warned, right? Canadian Forces Base Comox is primarily operated as an air force base by the Royal Canadian Air Force and is one of two bases in the country using the CP-140 … Continue reading →

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RCAF Tofino

Posted on August 5, 2014 by Katherine

Originally opened 1943 as a “Radio Detachment”, RCAF Tofino was part of a chain of radar stations conducting surveillance of the Pacific Coast, primarily due to threat of Japanese incendiary balloons.The RCAF, due to the threat of Japanese incendiary balloons … Continue reading →

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Martin Mars Fire Base

Posted on August 4, 2014 by Katherine

I was looking for the Martin Mars water bombers (flying tankers) on Sproat Lake, and much to my dismay, was suckered by the sign above – it appeared to be indicating that the Fish and Duck Pub was the home … Continue reading →

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Highway 4

Posted on August 4, 2014 by Katherine

Originally connecting Coombs and Port Alberni, the “Alberni Highway” was originally designated as Highway 1A. In 1964 it was re-designated as Highway 4. In 1959 a  logging road was punched through the mountains between Port Alberni and the coast. Travellers … Continue reading →

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Tofino – Beach treasures

Posted on August 4, 2014 by Katherine

Some wonderful beach treasures that I picked up, enjoyed, and, and then replaced for the next person to enjoy. Beach treasures – Chesterman Beach

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Tofino – A beach mystery

Posted on August 4, 2014 by Katherine

I have no idea what this is but there were lots of them on Chesterman Beach near Tofino – they move about by floating on the waves and land on the shore as the tide ebbs. I picked it up … Continue reading →

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C-FOAR – Regional Gliding School (Pacific)

Posted on July 31, 2014 by Katherine

  C-FOAR, a Regional Gliding School (Pacific) Cessna 182P.   C-FOAR is used by Regional Gliding School (Pacific)  to support glider and powered flight pilot training.

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C-FCGS – Regional Gliding School (Pacific)

Posted on July 31, 2014 by Katherine

C-FCGS, a Regional Gliding School (Pacific) Cessna 182P.   C-FCGS is used by Regional Gliding School (Pacific)  to support glider and powered flight pilot training.

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C-GDXR – Regional Gliding School (Pacific)

Posted on July 31, 2014 by Katherine

C-GDXR, a Regional Gliding School (Pacific) Schweizer SGS 2-33A glider The SGS-233A is a conventional tow-place tandem, intermediate-training sailplane, manufactured by Schweizer Aircraft Corporation of Elmira, New York, USA. It is primarily of all metal construction with fabric covering on … Continue reading →

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