Category Archives: British Columbia

Western Mariner

Posted on March 14, 2020 by Katherine

The fishing boat Western Mariner heading toward Campbell River

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Jordan River–a windy day

Posted on March 8, 2020 by Katherine

A windy day is perfect for windsurfing at Jordan River

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French Creek fishboats

Posted on March 5, 2020 by Katherine

A look at the fishing boats and birds at French Creek And more pictures in a gallery view the full size gallery…

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Big Qualicum Hatchery

Posted on March 5, 2020 by Katherine

There are a good number of active and closed salmonid hatcheries on Vancouver Island. The closed ones are sad, and the one’s that remain may be threatened by budget cutbacks. On this day I stopped at the Big Qualicum Hatchery … Continue reading →

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Ocean Twilight

Posted on February 27, 2020 by Katherine

Ocean Twilight at Fisherman’s Wharf in Comox

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RCAF CC-115 Buffalo

Posted on February 13, 2020 by Katherine

An RCAF CC-115 Buffalo Search and Rescue aircraft flying over Kye Bay, Vancouver Island

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Nanaimo Four in a row – tug boats

Posted on February 13, 2020 by Katherine

Four tug boats in a row at the Nanaimo Marina Boat Basin

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Vancouver from the air

Posted on February 10, 2020 by Katherine

The view aboard a Helijet flight into Vancouver, passing over Stanley Park, Coal Harbour, and Deadman’s Island, the home of HMCS Discovery.

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C-FSHA

Posted on February 9, 2020 by Katherine

C-FSHA, a 2011 Robinson R44 II approaching Helijet’s Vancouver flight centre

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Hills of British Columbia

Posted on February 7, 2020 by Katherine

Heading west from Pritchard on Highway 1 toward Monte Creek

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