Category Archives: ocean

Queen of Burnaby – a windy day

Posted on November 10, 2014 by Katherine

A windy day produced some good size waves on Georgia Strait – and a bumpy ride for BC Ferries Queen of Burnaby as she left the Little River terminal for Powell River. I like waves and wind, but they do … Continue reading →

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A coastal moment – Goose Spit

Posted on November 7, 2014 by Katherine

Goose Spit Regional park – 06 November 2014

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A coastal moment – Goose Spit

Posted on November 7, 2014 by Katherine

Goose Spit Regional park – 05 November 2014

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Goose Spit

Posted on November 7, 2014 by Katherine

Goose Spit, looking across Baynes Sound toward Cumberland

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Comox Estuary – Rainbows and birds

Posted on November 5, 2014 by Katherine

Rainbows and birds are often a matter of being in the right place at the right time, and looking in the right direction. This fall day at the Comox Estuary was perfect for viewing rainbows and birds.

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Comox Estuary

Posted on November 5, 2014 by Katherine

The Comox Estuary – above looking toward Denman Island, and below, toward the Comox Marina, Goose Spit and HMCS Quadra

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Amphitrite Point Lighthouse

Posted on November 4, 2014 by Katherine

Amphitrite Lighthouse – located on the western edge of Amphitrite Point

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A stormy day at Point Holmes – the gulls

Posted on October 31, 2014 by Katherine

  Sea gulls enjoying the winds that let them surf over the shore at Point Holmes while looking for food that was washed up from the Salish Sea by the tail end of the storm system that was Hurricane Ana. … Continue reading →

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A stormy day at Point Holmes

Posted on October 31, 2014 by Katherine

The remnants of Hurricane Ana brought storm winds of up to 80 km/h and rains to much of Vancouver Island. Point Holmes and a bit of video…

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Goose Spit – fun in the wind

Posted on October 30, 2014 by Katherine

Vancouver Island was directly in the path of the tail end of a Pacific hurricane – the high winds were perfect for some wind surfing in the Comox harbour. The harbour is protected by Goose Spit – a good thing … Continue reading →

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