Category Archives: nature

Strathcona Provincial Park – Buttle Lake

Posted on August 14, 2015 by Katherine

A winter day at Buttle Lake in Strathcona Provincial Park

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Across the lake – Strathcona Westmin

Posted on August 14, 2015 by Katherine

A winter day with a beautiful view across Buttle Lake at the boat launch off Westmin Road And a it of video…

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Englishman River

Posted on August 14, 2015 by Katherine

The upper falls at Englishman River Falls Provincial Park ll A bit of video of the Englishman River as viewed from the Top Bridge suspension bridge, and the falls at Englishman River Falls Provincial Park in Errington.

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A hot day at Stotan Falls

Posted on August 14, 2015 by Katherine

I’ve always had a healthy respect for the Puntledge River, which translates in staying out of it as the water in much of the river capable of sweeping you away, but on this hot summer day with low water flows, … Continue reading →

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Starfish

Posted on August 12, 2015 by Katherine

A little dried starfish with the Queen of Burnaby in the background at the BC Ferries terminal in Little River

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Oh Canada – maple leaf

Posted on August 12, 2015 by Katherine

Maple leaves should not be falling in August, yet they are, due to the hot, dry summer that is parching most of British Columbia. The trees become stressed and shed their leaves – not a good thing…

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Air Force Beach

Posted on August 12, 2015 by Katherine

Clouds across Georgia Strait frame a beautiful day at Air Force Beach

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Mt Cain – summer

Posted on August 11, 2015 by Katherine

Mt Cain is one of the gems hidden away at the north end of Vancouver Island – many Island residents have never heard of it, which is a shame, as it’s one of four ski areas on Vancouver Island. Well, … Continue reading →

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Across the Strait

Posted on August 8, 2015 by Katherine

Looking across Georgia Strait toward Texada Island Texada is big, it’s the largest of the Northern Gulf Islands, and it’s home to a very large limestone quarry that is visible on it’s western side from across Georgia Strait. Looking across … Continue reading →

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Highway 19 – North Island

Posted on August 6, 2015 by Katherine

Besides being the longest highway on Vancouver Island, Highway 19 passes through some beautiful areas, my favorite being north of Campbell River, between Sayward and Woss, and along Nimpkish Lake.

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