Category Archives: nature

The fish floor

Posted on March 16, 2015 by Katherine

The fish floor inside the Quinsam River hatchery visitor centre The fish floor is a glass floor covering a re-creation of the nearby rivers with salmon, trout and other native aquatic species found in the Quinsam River. The floor was … Continue reading →

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Heriot Bay – coastal birds

Posted on March 16, 2015 by Katherine

BC Ferries terminal in Heriot Bay, Quadra Island

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Down by the bay – Shakesides

Posted on March 13, 2015 by Katherine

Shakesides – one of the Mack Laing houses as viewed from Comox

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Denman – A crab or two

Posted on March 11, 2015 by Katherine

A crab, and then a pair of crabs on the beach at Fillongley Provincial Park on Denman Island nature,Denman Island,Fillongley Provincial Park,beach,marine life,crab,Gulf Islands

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Words on trees

Posted on March 11, 2015 by Katherine

I have no idea who Emily is, but at least I know her first name and that she or a friend or an ex boyfriend carved her name into this tree. T.L B is a complete puzzle – perhaps it’s … Continue reading →

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Browns River Falls

Posted on March 5, 2015 by Katherine

Browns River Falls Browns River Falls is one of those places that you have to hike in to see – not a bad thing in my mind as it tends to make you appreciate the beauty, and the cool water … Continue reading →