Category Archives: Gulf Islands

The mystery ramps

Posted on October 6, 2014 by Katherine

I was had a bit of time on my hands while waiting for the ferry to Denman Island, so I walked around the Buckley Bay ferry terminal and shot a few images – including one of this old concrete ramp … Continue reading →

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Hornby Clouds

Posted on October 6, 2014 by Katherine

  Looking across to Lambert Channel to Hornby Island from Denman Island – a beautiful view from Fillongley Provincial Park

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A little frog

Posted on October 6, 2014 by Katherine

I think that this little guy is a Pacific Chorus Frog. If you handle one, don’t touch or rub your eyes as the frog’s skin secretions are an irritant… and now you know…

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BC Ferries – MV Quinsam

Posted on September 17, 2014 by Katherine

MV Quinsam was originally part of the Ministry of Transportation and Highways’ (MoT) saltwater ferry fleet until 1985, when the MoT’s saltwater ferries, including Quinsam, were transferred to BC Ferries. Quinsam replaced the smaller 50 car MV Quinitsa on the … Continue reading →

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BC Ferries Chemainus

Posted on September 17, 2014 by Katherine

  The BC Ferries terminal in Chemainus provides service to Thetis Island and Penelakut Island It’s also quite pretty…

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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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CCGS Neocaligus

Posted on August 6, 2014 by Katherine

Nearshore Fishery Research Vessel CCGS Neocaligus at Mayne Island.  Neocaligus is based out of Patricia Bay, and is used primarily for inshore fisheries research. Builder: Shore Boat Builders Ltd., Richmond, British Columbia Year Launched: 1989 Year in Service: 2001 Length: … 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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M/V Quinitsa

Posted on August 5, 2014 by Katherine

The 50 car Quinitsa was originally built for the Britsh Columbia Ministry of Transportation and Highways.  Quinitsa began service in 1977 on the Nanaimo Harbour to Gabriola Island ferry route, replacing the 30 car Kahloke. The Quinitsa soon became too … Continue reading →

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