Category Archives: North Island

Alert Bay totem pole

Posted on September 29, 2017 by Katherine

‘Namgis First Nation totem pole at Alert Bay on Cormorant Island

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BC Ferries Alert Bay

Posted on August 28, 2017 by Katherine

The BC Ferries terminal at Alert Bay, Cormorant Island

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Alert Bay – along the boardwalk

Posted on August 28, 2017 by Katherine

One of the buildings on pilings along the boardwalk in Alert Bay

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Browns Bay – rail car breakwater

Posted on October 13, 2016 by Katherine

The rail car breakwater at Browns Bay – a series of old tank cars…

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Browns Bay Marina

Posted on October 13, 2016 by Katherine

Browns Bay Marina on Seymour Narrows – pretty…

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CGGS

Posted on October 8, 2016 by Katherine

M. Charles M.B. in Port Hardy CCGS M. Charles M.B. is named after Seaman Martin Charles, S.C. M.B., of Bamfield, British Columbia, and Hereditary Chief of the Nitinaht Band. Martin served in the Canadian Coast guard for 32 years and … Continue reading →

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Nimpkish River bridge

Posted on October 7, 2016 by Katherine

Nimpkish River bridge The Nimpkish River is the longest river on the Island, originating on the west slope of Mount Alston, flowing northwest into Nimpkish Lake and then north into the Broughton Strait 8 km east of Port McNeill

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Island signs – Highway 30

Posted on October 7, 2016 by Katherine

Highway 30, aka Port Alice Road I stopped near Keogh on Highway 19 between Port Hardy and Port McNeill, at the Highway 30 junction.  The 30 km highway goes to Port Alice…

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The world’s largest burl?

Posted on October 7, 2016 by Katherine

The world’s second largest burl – Port McNeill The world’s second largest burl (formerly the largest burl) is located in Port McNeill. It was cut from the base of a 351-year-old Sitka Spruce tree in 1976, about 40 kilometers southwest … Continue reading →

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Disney Wonder

Posted on October 7, 2016 by Katherine

Disney Wonder off Port Hardy Built: 1999, Fincantieri Marghera Shipyard, Italy Tonnage: 83,000 GT Length: 964 ft (294 m) Beam: 106 ft (32 m) Draft: 25.3 ft (7.7 m) Decks: 11 Installed power: 43,000 kW (57,600 hp) Propulsion: Diesel-Electric; *5 … Continue reading →

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