Category Archives: history

Snowy birds

Posted on August 6, 2014 by Katherine

Two rather cold air planes at the Comox Air Force Museum, located at 19 Wing/CFB Comox. CP-107 Canadair Argus   C-47, Douglas DC-3 Dakota

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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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19 Wing Comox Marine Section

Posted on August 5, 2014 by Katherine

If you happen to find yourself at HMCS Quadra or 19 Wing/CFB Comox, you might also find yourself taking a walk down this pier – for the Air Force types it can be a bit of an intimidating walk as … Continue reading →

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Oyster River – Regent Road Bridge

Posted on August 5, 2014 by Katherine

I found this lovely wooden bridge by accident as I was trying to get back to the North Island Highway (19A) after visiting Saratoga Beach and I had turned right at Regent Road instead of left – such the way … Continue reading →

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Whipletree Junction

Posted on August 5, 2014 by Katherine

7km south of Duncan, Whippletree Junction is a once thriving retail attraction that hosts specialty shops and restaurants within 14 restored buildings from original Chinatown buildings of Duncan. While this was a favourite stop when I was young, I drive … Continue reading →

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Westwood Lake

Posted on August 5, 2014 by Katherine

Westwood Lake is  named after William Joseph Westwood, who operated a dairy farm when the area now known as Westwood Lake was a shallow marsh. In 1860 the Westwoods boarded a California steamer bound for Victoria. After making a small … Continue reading →

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Moorecroft Bay

Posted on August 5, 2014 by Katherine

Thanks to a deal that saw most of the former Camp Moorecroft become a regional park, you can enjoy some pristine beach while watching local wildlife and plants reclaiming the land. Not all is well though, as much of the … Continue reading →

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The ghost ships of Royston

Posted on August 5, 2014 by Katherine

   This is cool – especially for a person who grew up on the west coast and has sailed around the world for fun and for profit.   The remains of 14 ships include four Royal Canadian Navy warships, one … Continue reading →

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Emil-K

Posted on August 5, 2014 by Katherine

Formerly named the Haidi, the 100 ton drum seiner Emil-K was built in 1941 by Star Shipyards in New Westminster, British Columbia. Star Shipyards was started in 1908 by Edward Mercer, a Newfoundlander, and his wife, who cleared the lot … Continue reading →

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YTL 435

Posted on August 5, 2014 by Katherine

This 422 Class District Harbor Tug, Small was laid down in 1943, at Bellingham Iron Works, Bellingham, WA. She was delivered and placed in service as District Harbor Tug YT-435 in the 12th Naval District, Navy Yard Mare Island in … Continue reading →

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