Category Archives: history

Dallas Road – as it was

Posted on June 23, 2014 by Katherine

The view of the ocean, ships, beaches and mountains are what grab the attention of most people when they drive or walk along Dallas Road near Ogden Point – the green concrete railing along the top of the sea wall … Continue reading →

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The barn

Posted on June 20, 2014 by Katherine

A beautiful barn with Mount Arrowsmith in the background

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Harbour Air

Posted on June 20, 2014 by Katherine

Float planes shaped much of our life on the west coast – they still continue to be a valuable asset to industry, and provide a unique and effective travel experience.

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Buckley Bay – Cable Ferry Construction

Posted on June 20, 2014 by Katherine

MV Quinitsa arrives at BC Ferries Buckley Bay terminal as Seapan constructs one of the two the ferry docking facilities.

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Forbidden Plateau

Posted on June 19, 2014 by Katherine

Once a thriving ski hill, Forbidden Plateau is now  used for hiking, camping, and cycling. [fbalbum url=”https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.253309041459481.1073742004.123247217798998&type=1″ size=”187″]

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Steamship Terminal building

Posted on June 15, 2014 by Katherine

  The Canadian Pacific Railway Steamship Terminal building on Victoria’s Inner Harbour was designed by architect Francis Rattenbury, with assistance from Percy James, and built in 1924. For over 50 years, the Canadian Pacific liners Empress of India, Empress of … Continue reading →

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British Columbia Parliament Buildings – a look inside

Posted on June 15, 2014 by Katherine

A look inside the British Columbia parliament buildings in Victoria [fbalbum url=”https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.252467171543668.1073742002.123247217798998&type=3″ size=”187″]

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Comox Lake

Posted on June 15, 2014 by Katherine

  Comox Lake with the Comox Glacier in the background. Besides being the reservoir for the Courtenay and Comox water supply, Comox Lake is also the water supply for the BC Hydro Puntledge Generation Station. The lake was at one … Continue reading →

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Players cigarette tin

Posted on June 15, 2014 by Katherine

Still life – Players Navy Cut cigarette tin

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The general store…

Posted on June 14, 2014 by Katherine
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