Category Archives: Georgia Strait

Mary Mackenzie

Posted on August 12, 2014 by Katherine

Mary Mackenzie at anchor in Comox harbour

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Skye

Posted on August 12, 2014 by Katherine

Skye leaving Comox Marina as she heads out into Baynes Sound and Georgia Strait

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HMCS Quadra – Sailing

Posted on August 11, 2014 by Katherine

Cadets from HMCS Quadra sailing on the Comox Harbour [fbalbum url=”https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.262330663890652.1073742022.123247217798998&type=3″ size=”187″]   Images are also in a standalone album…

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A west coast winter

Posted on August 6, 2014 by Katherine

We do have a winter on the west coast, although on most parts of Vancouver Island it’s more of a season than a type of weather – especially this year where even the mountains have had little snow. I spent … Continue reading →

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Baynes Sound – the boats

Posted on August 6, 2014 by Katherine

Fishing is not easy on people, equipment, or boats – on the other hand it provides many opportunities for employment, and photography. Fishing is an important part of the west coast economy and it has played a huge part in … Continue reading →

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Baynes Sound – the birds

Posted on August 6, 2014 by Katherine

These cheeky and brazen Sea Gulls paid little attention to me – they were more interested in grabbing an easy meal from the leftovers that Baynes Sound Oysters was providing. I don’t Sea Gulls – they are nature’s scavengers and … Continue reading →

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Comox marina

Posted on August 6, 2014 by Katherine

I like the Comox marina as it is also home to a working harbour and not just the play thing of the overly wealthy. It’s scenic and serene yet still bustling with activity of you look for it. Looking toward … Continue reading →

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M/V Mayne Queen

Posted on August 6, 2014 by Katherine

The Mayne Queen is one of three Powell River Class ferries operated by BC Ferries.   Built: 1965, Victoria Machinery Depot Co. Victoria BC Launched: November 15, 1965 Overall Length: 84.96 m Breadth: 18.7 m Gross Tons: 1,475.68 Dead Weight: … Continue reading →

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M/V Bowen Queen

Posted on August 6, 2014 by Katherine

The Bowen Queen is one of three Powell River Class ferries operated by BC Ferries. Built: 1965, Victoria Machinery Depot Co. Victoria BC Launched: November 15, 1965 Overall Length: 84.96 m Breadth: 18.7 m Gross Tons: 1,475.68 Dead Weight: 515 … Continue reading →

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Georgina Point lighthouse

Posted on August 6, 2014 by Katherine

The Active Pass Light Station lighthouse Georgina Point on the northern tip of Mayne Island marks the entrance to Active Pass. Part of the Gulf Islands National Park Reserve, Georgina Point is located between Maude Bay and Oyster Bay. The … Continue reading →

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