Category Archives: Beach

Air Force Beach

Posted on August 12, 2015 by Katherine

Clouds across Georgia Strait frame a beautiful day at Air Force Beach

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At anchor – Goose Spit

Posted on August 10, 2015 by Katherine

Goose Spit – a sheltered and beautiful anchorage

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Nile Creek

Posted on July 28, 2015 by Katherine

Twilight at Nile Creek Nile Creek is just off Highway 19A between Fanny Bay and Qualicum Bay- it’s a nice place to take a break, and to marvel at how much of the electricity used on Vancouver Island arrives by … Continue reading →

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Air Force Beach

Posted on July 20, 2015 by Katherine

Not your normal view of Air Force Beach and CFB Comox

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Bamfield – CCGS Cape McKay

Posted on July 17, 2015 by Katherine

CCGS Cape McKay, a 14.6 m Cape class motor life boat stationed in West Bamfield

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Bamfield painted fish

Posted on July 17, 2015 by Katherine

Fish – Bamfield is known for fish and fishing, and the painted fish that you will see on many pilings around East and West Bamfield. The fish were created and installed as a community art project, and as an indicator … Continue reading →

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Shingle Spit – the beach in perspective

Posted on July 13, 2015 by Katherine

Sometimes you need to step back and look at the big picture in order to gain an understanding, and perhaps appreciation of where you are, but sometimes you need to just poke about and look a bit more closely. If … Continue reading →

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Shingle Spit – the old boats

Posted on July 12, 2015 by Katherine

Shingle Spit – Hornby Island The abandoned boats and ships that I see provide some very good photographic opportunities, but at the same time they are a mess and a hazard that are left for taxpayers to deal with… [fbalbum … Continue reading →

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BC Ferries Shingle Spit

Posted on July 12, 2015 by Katherine

It’s hard to think of a prettier place to wait for a ferry than the BC Ferries terminal at Shingle Spit on Hornby Island. The terminal itself is a nice place to wait, but the real attraction for me is … Continue reading →

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CCGS Cape McKay

Posted on July 10, 2015 by Katherine

A look at CCGS Cape McKay, a 14.6 m Cape class motor life boat stationed in West Bamfield. I was fortunate to spend some time with the Officer In Command, Engineer, and Crewmen and of the Cape McKay. This is … Continue reading →

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