Category Archives: Beach

A clam shell

Posted on July 14, 2016 by Katherine

A nice clam shell at the beach Clams and other shellfish have been a major factor in the economy of Vancouver Island, and an important food source for coastal first nation peoples.

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Royston

Posted on July 14, 2016 by Katherine

A fishing boat transiting Baynes Sound between Royston and Sandy Island

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Sailing on the strait

Posted on July 14, 2016 by Katherine

The beaches at Royston were a perfect spot to watch a sailboat transiting Baynes Sound

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Work Point Geese

Posted on July 10, 2016 by Katherine

Geese at Work Point in Esquimalt, across the inner harbour from downtown Victoria and James Bay.

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Work Point Geese

Posted on July 10, 2016 by Katherine

Geese at Work Point in Esquimalt, across from James Bay, downtown Victoria, and the inner harbour.

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Miracle Beach – Birds and mountains

Posted on June 7, 2016 by Katherine

Birds, with views of the Coastal Mountains across Georgia Strait from Miracle Beach Provincial Park

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Miracle Beach – Across the strait

Posted on June 7, 2016 by Katherine

Looking across Georgia Strait from the Black Creek estuary at the northwest end of Miracle Beach Provincial Park,

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Miracle Beach – Across the strait

Posted on June 7, 2016 by Katherine

Looking across Georgia Strait from  Miracle Beach Provincial Park

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Miracle Beach – Blue Heron

Posted on June 7, 2016 by Katherine

A blue heron landing at Miracle Beach Provincial Park The blue heron is the largest heron in Canada. They are grey-blue in colour, with distinctive plume feathers on their head and breast. Herons are a fishing bird, preferring shallow intertidal … Continue reading →

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North Island Princess

Posted on June 6, 2016 by Katherine

  North Island Princess heading into BC Ferries Westview terminal in Powell River The North Island Princess was launched as the Island Princess in 1958 operating under the Coast Ferries flag.  She was bought by BC Ferries in 1969, along … Continue reading →

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