Category Archives: history

Royston Wrecks – from the sea

Posted on August 10, 2015 by Katherine

I just happened to have a camera with me while transiting from Comox to Denman Island aboard an Orca Class Patrol Craft Training, and we just happened to pass by the Royston Wrecks…

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Show and Shine

Posted on July 27, 2015 by Katherine

The Comox Valley Classic Cruisers Car Club 25th Annual Graffiti Bash Show& Shine car show in Downtown Courtenay view the full size album…

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Hood ornaments

Posted on July 27, 2015 by Katherine

Hood ornaments, or automobile badges, were at one time quite beautiful – some still are, but most are pretty boring… view the full size gallery…

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Classic Fire Trucks

Posted on July 27, 2015 by Katherine

Classic fire trucks lined the high end of Fifth Street in Courtenay during the Comox Valley Classic Cruisers Car Club’s 25th Annual Graffiti Bash Show& Shine car show. view the full size album…

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Charles E. Redfern – “The Steamer”

Posted on July 27, 2015 by Katherine

In early May 1899, the Victoria Fire Department took delivery of a brand new Brantford Ontario built Waterous 2nd size Steam Pumper, one of four that the department would eventually acquire. The engine was named for Victoria Mayor Charles E. … Continue reading →

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Fauxtoart – The way it is

Posted on July 24, 2015 by Katherine

Totem pole at Filberg Lodge and Park

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The Royston Wrecks

Posted on July 24, 2015 by Katherine

The Royston Wrecks viewed across the Comox Harbour

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3 Birds – Comox Air Force Museum

Posted on July 22, 2015 by Katherine

Grumman CP-121 Tracker Canadair CT-133 Silver Star Douglas C-47 Dakota

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BC Ferries – Kelsey Bay

Posted on June 15, 2015 by Katherine

If you travel up Highway 19 to Sayward, and then drive down to Kelsey Bay, you can see, and touch a very interesting piece of coastal history. I stopped to explore and touch what was at one time the BC … Continue reading →

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Bowen Park fallen totem poles

Posted on May 13, 2015 by Katherine

Bowen Park fallen totem poles Four totem poles stood in Bowen Park in front of the duck pond for several decades. As they aged they were laid down in a wooded area near the duck pond so that they may … Continue reading →

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