Category Archives: history

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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Nanaimo Military Museum

Posted on May 13, 2015 by Katherine

A model of HMCS Nanaimo in the Nanaimo Military Museum [fbalbum url=”https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.302975529826165.1073742136.123247217798998&type=3″ size=”187″]

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The big picture – Comox Air Force Museum

Posted on May 7, 2015 by Katherine

“Fighter Alley” at the Comox Air Force Museum Heritage Air Park From left to right, CF-100 Canuck, CF-104 Starfighter, CF-101 Voodoo.

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Comox Air Force Museum – Heritage Vehicle Exhibition

Posted on May 7, 2015 by Katherine

Located about 500 m from the Comox Air force Museum, the Heritage Air Park is home to a collection of aircraft which are models that have flown at 19 Wing Comox.  It’s also home to the Heritage Vehicle Collection.   … Continue reading →

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