Category Archives: history

Snuneymuxw First Nation cemetery

Posted on October 5, 2016 by Katherine

Snuneymuxw First Nation cemetery

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YFB 318

Posted on October 5, 2016 by Katherine

Auxiliary Fleet Vessel YFB 318 in Swartz Bay Built in 1955 at Mercer’s Ltd., New Westminster (Star Shipyard), YFB 318 was used to perform ferry duties as a “Blue Boat” in Esquimalt Harbour until she was removed from service in … Continue reading →

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Snuneymuxw First Nation cemetery

Posted on October 3, 2016 by Katherine

Snuneymuxw First Nation cemetery

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The train don’t run here anymore…

Posted on October 2, 2016 by Katherine

The pictures in this series speak for themselves – no further comment is necessary when viewing where the Esquimalt and Nanaimo Railway once operated the Dayliner passenger  service between Courtenay and Victoria.

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Snuneymuxw First Nation cemetery

Posted on October 2, 2016 by Katherine

Snuneymuxw First Nation cemetery

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Snuneymuxw First Nation totems

Posted on October 2, 2016 by Katherine

Snuneymuxw First Nation totem pole

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Exploring

Posted on October 2, 2016 by Katherine

Exploring the ruins of what was once the ski lodge at Forbidden Plateau

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Snuneymuxw First Nation cemetery

Posted on October 1, 2016 by Katherine

Snuneymuxw First Nation cemetery

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Snuneymuxw First Nation cemetery

Posted on October 1, 2016 by Katherine

Snuneymuxw First Nation cemetery

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Snuneymuxw First Nation totems

Posted on October 1, 2016 by Katherine

Returning to nature –  Snuneymuxw First Nation

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