Category Archives: ocean

Across the harbour

Posted on April 7, 2020 by Katherine

Looking across Halifax harbour to Georges Island National Historic Site Georges Island was occupied by military forces for 200 years from 1750, acting as a key fortification protecting access to a key British station. Between 1755 and 1763, during the … Continue reading →

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Down by the bay

Posted on April 6, 2020 by Katherine

There are some beautiful streams and waterfalls flowing into the Bay of Fundy, including Bishops Creek near Morden and French Cross.

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Nova Pilot

Posted on April 5, 2020 by Katherine

The pilot boat Nova Pilot heading out from her berth, while Scotia Pilot stays tied up

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Lines in the sand

Posted on April 1, 2020 by Katherine

Gilbert’s Cove, on the shore of Baie Sainte-Marie The tide and wind combine to deposit lines of natural debris such as sea weed, shells, and bits and pieces of wood to create lines in the sand – lines that show … Continue reading →

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Sandy Cove Beach

Posted on March 23, 2020 by Katherine

Sandy Cove Beach on a windy day that called to me, and reminded me of the power of nature

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Petit Passage ferry

Posted on March 22, 2020 by Katherine

The five-minute long ferry ride aboard the Petit  Princess crosses Petit Passage to connect East Ferry on Digby Neck and Tiverton on Long Island.

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Sailing on a windless day

Posted on March 16, 2020 by Katherine

There are three choices on a windless day: Anchor Use the motor Drift with the currents and tide. Have the crew man the oars…

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Avonport Station salt marshes

Posted on March 15, 2020 by Katherine

Looking to the northwest toward North Grand Pre The salt marshes at Avonport Station were my first opportunity to get up close to explore and photograph this dynamic section of the Minas Basin shoreline. The section I was exploring is … Continue reading →

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Merry Island Lighthouse

Posted on March 14, 2020 by Katherine

Under sail heading toward Merry Island Merry Island Lighthouse marks the southeast entrance to Welcome Passage, between Thormanby Islands and the southwest side of Sechelt Peninsula. It consists of a square base, with a tower (12 metres (40 feet) in … Continue reading →

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Western Mariner

Posted on March 14, 2020 by Katherine

The fishing boat Western Mariner heading toward Campbell River

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