Category Archives: nature

Saanich Inlet from the Malahat

Posted on August 5, 2014 by Katherine

Driving over the Malahat is a fact of life for residents of Vancouver Island as it’s the only practical way to travel between Victoria and just about anywhere north on the island.   This section of Highway 1, aka the … Continue reading →

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Orcas in the pass

Posted on August 5, 2014 by Katherine

I was listening to a really great presentation by Parks Canada as the Spirit of Vancouver Island headed toward Active Pass when the captain announced that there was a pod of orcas on the port side of the ferry. Awesome… … Continue reading →

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Forbidden Plateau – Dry and red

Posted on August 5, 2014 by Katherine

Forbidden Plateau has always been a bit of a mystery to me so I took a little trip up to poke about, and then later poked about to find out what I could about the name. Legend has it that … Continue reading →

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Ships Point

Posted on August 5, 2014 by Katherine

Ships Point is a neat little point of land off of Highway 19A at the south east end of Fanny Bay – it’s a bit tricky to get to but it’s well worth it for the views of the boats … Continue reading →

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Comox Lake dam

Posted on August 5, 2014 by Katherine

Located on the Puntledge River, at the outlet of the Comox Lake Reservoir, the Comox Lake Dam Picnic Area is one of my favorite spots to grab a quick after work or after hike snack. The lake is full of … Continue reading →

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Barnacles

Posted on August 5, 2014 by Katherine

Barnacles at Rathrevor Beach Provincial Park Barnacles are a type of arthropod belonging to infraclass Cirripedia in the subphylum Crustacea – so these little guys are related to crabs and lobsters. Rathrevor Beach Provincial Park

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Tofino – Beach treasures

Posted on August 4, 2014 by Katherine

Some wonderful beach treasures that I picked up, enjoyed, and, and then replaced for the next person to enjoy. Beach treasures – Chesterman Beach

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Cheeky whiskey jacks

Posted on July 31, 2014 by Katherine

Whiskey jacks will land on your hand looking for a quick meal – it’s not a good idea to feed them, especially food that is not part of their normal and healthy diet that must see them through the winter. … Continue reading →

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Strathcona – Whiskey Jacks

Posted on July 31, 2014 by Katherine

Whiskey Jacks at Strathcona Provincial Park – these birds have a well deserved reputation for begging food from people. The whiskey jack (Perisoreus canadensis), also grey jay, or Canada jay, is a member of the crow and jay family.  

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Perrey’s Beach – low tide

Posted on July 30, 2014 by Katherine

I had previously visited Perrey’s Beach at high tide and decided to return for a look during a low tide – it was well worth it. Lot’s of tide pools, a vast expanse of sand, and some interesting sections of … Continue reading →

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