Category Archives: ocean

Miracle Beach – Across the strait

Posted on June 7, 2016 by Katherine

Looking across Georgia Strait from the Black Creek estuary at the northwest end of Miracle Beach Provincial Park,

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Miracle Beach – Across the strait

Posted on June 7, 2016 by Katherine

Looking across Georgia Strait from  Miracle Beach Provincial Park

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Miracle Beach – Across the strait

Posted on June 7, 2016 by Katherine

Pacific Ranges of the Coast Mountains viewed across Georgia Strait from Miracle Beach Provincial Park.

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Miracle Beach – Blue Heron

Posted on June 7, 2016 by Katherine

A blue heron landing at Miracle Beach Provincial Park The blue heron is the largest heron in Canada. They are grey-blue in colour, with distinctive plume feathers on their head and breast. Herons are a fishing bird, preferring shallow intertidal … Continue reading →

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North Island Princess

Posted on June 6, 2016 by Katherine

  North Island Princess heading into BC Ferries Westview terminal in Powell River The North Island Princess was launched as the Island Princess in 1958 operating under the Coast Ferries flag.  She was bought by BC Ferries in 1969, along … Continue reading →

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Sea gulls – Air Force Beach

Posted on June 5, 2016 by Katherine

Sea gulls at Air Force Beach on Kye Bay – Georgia Strait The image above links to a Flickr photo album

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Sea gulls – Air Force Beach

Posted on June 5, 2016 by Katherine

  Sea gulls at Air Force Beach on Kye Bay

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Comox Harbour

Posted on June 5, 2016 by Katherine

Comox Marina viewed from the grounds of Filberg Park HMCS Quadra viewed from the grounds of Filberg Park

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Western Voyager

Posted on June 3, 2016 by Katherine

Western Voyager off Nile Creek – between Qualicum Bay and Deep Bay

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C-GVNL

Posted on June 2, 2016 by Katherine

C-GVNL a Harbour Air 1956 Dehavilland DHC-3 float plane in Nanaimo

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