Category Archives: ocean

Ucluelet – motion in stationary wood

Posted on March 4, 2015 by Katherine

Waves and wood – a most marvelous combination at Little Beach, Ucluelet

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Ucluelet – a walk on the beach

Posted on March 4, 2015 by Katherine

A walk on the beach, and the stuff that one finds on the beach… Big Beach – Ucluelet The floats of bull kelp are fun to jump on – the popping sound can be quite loud, and sometimes wet and … Continue reading →

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Squirrel Cove – Cortes Island

Posted on March 3, 2015 by Katherine

Government wharf at Squirrel Cove – Cortes Island [fbalbum url=”https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.293838837406501.1073742109.123247217798998&type=3″ size=”187″]

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Powell River Queen

Posted on March 3, 2015 by Katherine

The M/V Powell River Queen is one of three Powell River Class ferries built to operate on the new minor routes acquired by BC Ferries in the early 1960’s. Powell River Queen at the BC Ferries terminal in Campbell River … Continue reading →

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Cape Kuper

Posted on March 3, 2015 by Katherine

CCGS Cape Kuper in Campbell River Cape Kuper is one of 36 Cape-class lifeboats operated by the Canadian Coast Guard

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Mack Laing Nature Park – Comox Estuary

Posted on March 2, 2015 by Katherine

The Comox Estuary looking across the harbour from Mack Laing Nature Park toward The Comox Glacier and Cumberland [fbalbum url=”https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.293658010757917.1073742105.123247217798998&type=3″ size=”187″]

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Wickaninnish Beach – the memorial

Posted on February 28, 2015 by Katherine

A simple yet powerful Korean War memorial overlooking Wickaninnish Beach and the open Pacific Ocean at the Kwistis Visitor Centre (Wickaninnish Interpretive Centre). Wickaninnish Beach – Pacific Rim National Park Reserve

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Sutil Channel

Posted on February 26, 2015 by Katherine

BC Ferries MV Tachek is a great way to enjoy views of the Coastal Mountains during the crossing of Sutil Channel between Cortes Island and Quadra Island. and some video…

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Smelt Bay Provincial Park

Posted on February 25, 2015 by Katherine

Located on Cortes Island, Smelt Bay Provincial Park is named for the capelin fish that spawn on the shore in late September and early October. These small silver-green, sardine-sized fish draw a variety of other marine life to the area, … Continue reading →

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BC Ferries – Heriot Bay

Posted on February 25, 2015 by Katherine

BC Ferries MV Tachek docking at the Heriot Bay terminal on Quadra Island. I had to cut this video short as my jeep was first onto the Tachek at Whaletown on Cortes Island, and was going to be first off … Continue reading →

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