Category Archives: nature

Mount Washington – Strathcona Parkway

Posted on July 30, 2014 by Katherine

Driving to Mount Washington on the spectacular Strathcona Parkway

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Mount Washington – Cops for Cancer

Posted on July 30, 2014 by Katherine

A Cops For Cancer cyclist beating the Strathcona Parkway as she heads to Mount Washington.

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Mount Washington – at the top

Posted on July 30, 2014 by Katherine

The weather stations and radio repeaters at the top of Mount Washington – the very top…

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At the beach

Posted on July 28, 2014 by Katherine

Low tide at Air Force Beach on a beautiful summer day

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Beach crabs

Posted on July 28, 2014 by Katherine

A low tide at Air Force Beach near CFB Comox is an ideal time to go searching for crabs – we’re using tongs to gently grab the crabs without getting oil from our hands on them – and to keep … Continue reading →

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Victoria – Gonzales Hill

Posted on July 23, 2014 by Katherine

The view from Gonzales Hill     The Gonzales Observatory, and the wide view from the hill The two images above are linked to much larger versions…

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At the beach – Mr Crabby

Posted on July 23, 2014 by Katherine

Mr Crabby – at an undisclosed beach along Georgia Strait

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Browns River fossils

Posted on July 23, 2014 by Katherine

The fossil beds along the Browns River – these were accessed by the BC Hydro power line trail off Piercy Road. [fbalbum url=”https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.676121269146925.1073741844.451644678261253″ size=”187″]   images are also in a standalone album…

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Browns River – Power line hike

Posted on July 23, 2014 by Katherine

The hike to the Browns River along the BC Hydro power line right of way off of Piercy Road  is fairly short, but it does have a few steep sections near to the river. The power line trail leads to … Continue reading →

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Perrey’s Beach

Posted on July 23, 2014 by Katherine

Perrey’s Beach is at the end of Seacliffe Road, between Bates Beach and Seal Bay. The beach offers great views of Georgia Straight, and has numerous tide pools at low tide. The beach was named after Dick Perrey, one of … Continue reading →

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