Category Archives: ocean

Pretty to look at, but please stay out

Posted on March 7, 2018 by Katherine

You may have noticed some new signs along part of Comox Road that opens onto the waterfront on K’ómoks First Nation property – the signs are quite clear: No Trespassing. K’ómoks First Nation property on Comox Road The area is … Continue reading →

Posted in K'omoks First Nation, nature, ocean | Tagged birds, Comox, Comox Estuary, Comox Road, Coox Glacier, Dike Road, K'omoks First Nation, nature | Leave a comment

Corona Nature

Posted on March 7, 2018 by Katherine

Panama flagged bulk carrier Corona Nature anchored in Cowichan Bay, off Skinner Point at the entrance to Genoa Bay. Built:2009 Length: 228m Width: 37 m Draught: 19.89 m Gross Tonnage: 46783 t Net Tonnage: 27167 t Deadweight: 86356 t

Posted in nature, ocean, ships, winter | Tagged bulk carrier, Cowichan Bay, Genoa Bay, Georgia Strait, ocean, ships, Winter | Leave a comment

Pacific Clipper

Posted on March 6, 2018 by Katherine

Pacific Clipper in Victoria at Fisherman’s Wharf

Posted in fisheries, fishing boats, ocean, ships, Victoria, winter | Tagged fish boat, fisherman's wharf, ocean, ships, Victoria | Leave a comment

Herring Fleet – setting the nets

Posted on March 6, 2018 by Katherine

Setting the nets for herring in Qualicum Bay

Posted in fisheries, fishing boats, nature, ocean, Qualicum, winter | Tagged Baynes Sound, fish boat, fishing, Georgia Strait, herring, Highway 19A, nature, ocean, Qualicum Bay, Winter | Leave a comment

Herring Fleet

Posted on March 6, 2018 by Katherine

The herring fleet in Qualicum Bay

Al Ke II and Opal T

Posted on March 6, 2018 by Katherine

Al Ke II and Opal T fishing for herring in Qualicum Bay

Posted in fisheries, fishing boats, nature, ocean, Qualicum, winter | Tagged Baynes Sound, fish boat, fishing, Georgia Strait, herring, herring fishery, Highway 19A, nature, ocean, Qualicum Bay, Winter | Leave a comment

Victoria Clipper IV – Ogden Point

Posted on March 6, 2018 by Katherine

Clipper Navigation’s Victoria Clipper IV heading past the Ogden Point Breakwater and into the Victoria Inner Harbour.

Posted in ocean, ships, Vancouver Island, Victoria, winter | Tagged cruise ship terminal, Dallas Road sea wall, Juan de Fuca Strait, ocean, Ogden Point, ships, Ships Point, Victoria, Victoria Clipper | Leave a comment

Herring run

Posted on March 5, 2018 by Katherine

Part of the herring fleet working off Qualicum Bay – it’s hard work and a short run…

Nanaimo from above

Posted on February 28, 2018 by Katherine

Looking down on Nanaimo from my lofty vantage point Previously I had been across the harbour and up the hill above Vancouver Island University, looking down on Nanaimo from a lofty vantage point, shooting the view on a snowy day. … Continue reading →

Posted in marina, Nanaimo, Newcastle, Northern Gulf Islands, ocean, spring, winter | Tagged Nanaimo, Newcastle Island, Northern Gulf Islands, ocean.marina, scenery, Winter | Leave a comment

Nanaimo Harbour

Posted on February 28, 2018 by Katherine

A week previous I shot this view shortly after a snowfall – as much as the snow is a bother for moving about in, it does provide a nice finishing touch to a scenic shot. Looking down at downtown Nanaimo … Continue reading →

Posted in Georgia Strait, mountains, Nanaimo, nature, ocean, Salish Sea, Vancouver Island, winter | Tagged Gabriola Island, Georgia Strait, Gulf Islands, mountains, Nanaimo, nature, Salish Sea, scenery, ships, trees, Vancouver Island, Winter | Leave a comment

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