Category Archives: ocean

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 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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Royston Wrecks – from the sea

Posted on August 10, 2015 by Katherine

I just happened to have a camera with me while transiting from Comox to Denman Island aboard an Orca Class Patrol Craft Training, and we just happened to pass by the Royston Wrecks…

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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 →