Category Archives: ocean

Victoria – The Empress

Posted on May 20, 2016 by Katherine

The Empress  – gone are the iconic Empress sign and the ivy that covered the front

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Salt Spring – Mt Maxwell

Posted on May 18, 2016 by Katherine

The view from Baynes Peak in Mount Maxwell Provincial Park on Salt Spring Island Established in 1938, Mount Maxwell Provincial Park contains the 593 m high Baynes Peak, one of the highest points on Salt Spring Island in the Southern … Continue reading →

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Spirit of Vancouver Island

Posted on May 13, 2016 by Katherine

BC Ferries Spirit of Vancouver Island

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Queen Of Burnaby

Posted on May 6, 2016 by Katherine

Queen Of Burnaby departing the BC Ferries terminal in Little River

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A sea gull moment

Posted on May 6, 2016 by Katherine

Sea gulls are quite wonderful to watch as each is unique

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Gabriola

Posted on May 5, 2016 by Katherine

Entrance Island Light viewed from Orlebar Point on Gabriola Island A much larger version is available…

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Gabriola – Drumbeg Provincial Park

Posted on May 4, 2016 by Katherine

Gabriola Passage viewed from Drumbeg Provincial Park on Gabriola Island

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Orlebar Point

Posted on May 4, 2016 by Katherine

Georgia Strait and Entrance Island viewed from Orlebar Point on Gabriola Island

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Race Point I ex Swiftsure III

Posted on May 4, 2016 by Katherine

Race Point I in Gabriola Passage, off Drumbeg Provincial Park on Gabriola Island and a closer look… Built: 1970, B.C. Marine Shipbuilders Ltd., Vancouver Gross Tonnage (t): 86.78 Net Tonnage (t): 8.09 Construction Material: Steel Vessel Length (m): 18.78 Vessel … Continue reading →

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Big boats, little boats – Helen J ex Sea Imp IX

Posted on May 3, 2016 by Katherine

Helen J with Newcastle Island in the background I used both of these images as the little boats are both complement the overall scene- that and I can’t decide which I prefer… Built: 1992, Sylte Shipyard Ltd., Maple Ridge Gross … Continue reading →

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