Category Archives: Gulf Islands

Spirit of Vancouver Island

Posted on May 13, 2016 by Katherine

BC Ferries Spirit of Vancouver Island

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Gabriola

Posted on May 5, 2016 by Katherine

Entrance Island Light viewed from Orlebar Point on Gabriola Island A much larger version is available…

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Gabriola – ambulance dock

Posted on May 5, 2016 by Katherine

A moment in time on Gabriola Island, as a sea gull decides that it is an air ambulance…

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Gabriola – Drumbeg Provincial Park

Posted on May 4, 2016 by Katherine

Gabriola Passage viewed from Drumbeg Provincial Park on Gabriola Island

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Orlebar Point

Posted on May 4, 2016 by Katherine

Georgia Strait and Entrance Island viewed from Orlebar Point on Gabriola Island

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Race Point I ex Swiftsure III

Posted on May 4, 2016 by Katherine

Race Point I in Gabriola Passage, off Drumbeg Provincial Park on Gabriola Island and a closer look… Built: 1970, B.C. Marine Shipbuilders Ltd., Vancouver Gross Tonnage (t): 86.78 Net Tonnage (t): 8.09 Construction Material: Steel Vessel Length (m): 18.78 Vessel … Continue reading →

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Gabriola – A green boat

Posted on May 2, 2016 by Katherine

A green boat anchored in Percy Anchorage, at the end of Northumberland Channel between Gabriola Island and Mudge Island.

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BC Ferries – Descanso Bay

Posted on April 8, 2016 by Katherine

BC Ferries Descanso Bay terminal on Gabriola Island

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Queens in the strait

Posted on April 6, 2016 by Katherine

BC Ferries Queen of Alberni and Queen of Oak Bay off Orlebar Point on Gabriola Island

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Gabriola – Degnen Bay fishing boats

Posted on April 6, 2016 by Katherine

There is a certain order to the apparent chaos of gear and lines on fishing boats – you have to look for it, especially in settings where there are many boats vying for a spot on the dock. Fishing boats … Continue reading →

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