Author Archives: Katherine

Queen Of Saanich

Posted on February 8, 2026 by Katherine

BC Ferries Queen of Saanich Builder: Victoria Machinery DepotYear Built: 1962Vehicles: 360Passengers: 1,672Crew: 36Overall Length: 129.9 mLength: 122.22 mBreadth: 23.20 mGross Tons: 9,301.65Service Speed: 18.5 knotsHorsepower: 8,941

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Hatley Castle

Posted on February 8, 2026 by Katherine

Hatley Castle – Hatley Park National Historic Site (aka Royal Roads)

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Island Sealink

Posted on February 7, 2026 by Katherine

A great idea that turned out to be a not-so-great idea – a high-speed catamaran passenger ferry operating between Victoria and Vancouver.

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C-FHAX

Posted on February 7, 2026 by Katherine

C-FHAX, Harbour Air fleet number 313, a 1960 de Havilland DHC-3 float plane at the Harbour Air base in Nanaimo.

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Pac Adara

Posted on February 7, 2026 by Katherine

The cargo carrier Pac Adara delivering a load of yachts to Victoria

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Ogden Point Breakwater

Posted on February 7, 2026 by Katherine

The Ogden Point breakwater before the railings were installed in February 2013 I enjoyed walking out to the lighthouse at the end of the Ogden Point breakwater – it was a happy place for me to visit during some rather … Continue reading →

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Sheringham Point Lighthouse

Posted on February 7, 2026 by Katherine

Sheringham Point Lighthouse is a designated National Heritage Lighthouse, located in Shirley, British Columbia. I like lighthouses. Constructed: 1912Construction: concrete towerAutomated: 1988Height: 19.5 metres (64 ft)Shape: hexagonal tower with balcony and lanternMarkings: white tower, red balcony and lanternFocal height: 22 … Continue reading →

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The Blue Bridge – Johnson Street Bridge

Posted on February 7, 2026 by Katherine

They say that you can’t turn back, but you can if you have a camera and save your photographs. Here are two time-lapse images of traffic heading onto the old Johnson Street bridge in Victoria. This was the third of … Continue reading →

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