Category Archives: Gulf Islands

Campbell River – Discovery Passage

Posted on March 5, 2015 by Katherine

I spent a bit of time at Dick Murphy Park in Campbell River – both on the bay side and the ocean side. The view of Discovery Passage and Quadra Island is wonderful…

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Quathiaski Cove

Posted on March 5, 2015 by Katherine

Quathiaski Cove, Quadra Island

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Cortes – a seagull

Posted on March 5, 2015 by Katherine

A seagull enjoying the day at Mansons Landing Provincial Park on Cortes Island

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BC Ferries – Quathiaski Cove

Posted on March 4, 2015 by Katherine

The BC Ferries terminal at Quathiaski Cove, Quadra Island

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Squirrel Cove – Cortes Island

Posted on March 3, 2015 by Katherine

Government wharf at Squirrel Cove – Cortes Island [fbalbum url=”https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.293838837406501.1073742109.123247217798998&type=3″ size=”187″]

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Squirrel Cove Marina

Posted on March 3, 2015 by Katherine

Squirrel Cove Marina – Cortes Island

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Squirrel Cove – wrecks and ruins

Posted on March 3, 2015 by Katherine

Squirrel Cove – wrecks and ruins, both abandoned and left to decay The industrial history of British Columbia’s coast has left scars on the landscape,and a vast assortment of junk and debris including the remains of old docks, cars and … Continue reading →

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Squirrel Cove – there once was a house

Posted on March 3, 2015 by Katherine

Squirrel Cove – there once was a house… [fbalbum url=”https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.293808960742822.1073742108.123247217798998&type=3″ size=”187″]

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Powell River Queen

Posted on March 3, 2015 by Katherine

The M/V Powell River Queen is one of three Powell River Class ferries built to operate on the new minor routes acquired by BC Ferries in the early 1960’s. Powell River Queen at the BC Ferries terminal in Campbell River … Continue reading →

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Under the boat

Posted on March 3, 2015 by Katherine

Mansons Landing – Cortes Island High on the list of things the one can not stop, we find the tide, and marine growth on the bottom of sailboats. The tide can be used to advantage, as shown above where the … Continue reading →

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