Category Archives: ocean

Perrey’s Beach – low tide

Posted on July 30, 2014 by Katherine

I had previously visited Perrey’s Beach at high tide and decided to return for a look during a low tide – it was well worth it. Lot’s of tide pools, a vast expanse of sand, and some interesting sections of … Continue reading →

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At the beach

Posted on July 28, 2014 by Katherine

Low tide at Air Force Beach on a beautiful summer day

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Beach crabs

Posted on July 28, 2014 by Katherine

A low tide at Air Force Beach near CFB Comox is an ideal time to go searching for crabs – we’re using tongs to gently grab the crabs without getting oil from our hands on them – and to keep … Continue reading →

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Victoria – Gonzales Hill

Posted on July 23, 2014 by Katherine

The view from Gonzales Hill     The Gonzales Observatory, and the wide view from the hill The two images above are linked to much larger versions…

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At the beach – Mr Crabby

Posted on July 23, 2014 by Katherine

Mr Crabby – at an undisclosed beach along Georgia Strait

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Perrey’s Beach

Posted on July 23, 2014 by Katherine

Perrey’s Beach is at the end of Seacliffe Road, between Bates Beach and Seal Bay. The beach offers great views of Georgia Straight, and has numerous tide pools at low tide. The beach was named after Dick Perrey, one of … Continue reading →

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Queen of Burnaby – Little River

Posted on July 22, 2014 by Katherine

BC Ferries Queen of Burnaby at Little River

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Fanny Bay – log boom

Posted on July 20, 2014 by Katherine

A log boom at Fanny Bay on Baynes Sound, near Denman Island

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BC Ferries – Queen of Burnaby

Posted on July 20, 2014 by Katherine

The Queen of Burnaby crossing Georgia Strait en route from Powell River  to Little River

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Geese and goslings

Posted on July 19, 2014 by Katherine

Geese and goslings at Harling Point, Victoria

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