Category Archives: ocean

Goose Spit – Ocean Adventure Camp

Posted on August 24, 2015 by Katherine

Heading past the Compass Adventure sailing camp on Goose Spit  

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Goose Spit

Posted on August 23, 2015 by Katherine

Goose Spit on a calm summer day

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Point Holmes

Posted on August 22, 2015 by Katherine

Low tide at Point Holmes – Comox

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Union Bay

Posted on August 22, 2015 by Katherine

Union Bay was first established by the Union Coal Co. as “Union Wharf” in 1887 as a port for the thriving coal mines at Union to the north (now Cumberland).  A wharf nearly 200 m long and 18.5 m high … Continue reading →

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Fanny Bay

Posted on August 18, 2015 by Katherine

A quick stop at Fanny Bay, where one of the oyster boats was unloading

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Ogden Point – my happy place

Posted on August 18, 2015 by Katherine

Ogden Point Cruise ships, tugs, pilot boats and an ever changing beach and ocean. This is truly one of the most beautiful areas of Victoria and one of my favorite places in James Bay

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Courtenay Riverway Heritage Walk

Posted on August 16, 2015 by Katherine

A section of the Courtenay Riverway Heritage Walk goes around the Comox Air Park, offering marvelous views birds, the Courtenay River, and the Comox Estuary. It’s a beautiful spot all year…

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Botanical Beach

Posted on August 14, 2015 by Katherine

Botanical Beach – one of my favorite places

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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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Quadra Queen II

Posted on August 11, 2015 by Katherine

Quadra Queen II in Port McNeill Quadra Queen II was built for and operated by the BC Ministry of Transportation and Highways until 06 October 6 1986  when the Ministry’s ferries and routes were transferred to BC Ferries. Built: 1969, … Continue reading →

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