Category Archives: river

A moment in Wolfville

Posted on June 5, 2019 by Katherine

Looking out onto the marshes of the Cornwallis River estuary in Wolfville

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Nictaux hydroelectric generating station The hydro station, penstock, and containment dam were built in the 1930s to provide power to Middleton and surrounding areas. The water for the station is supplied through a penstock that runs under the old, and … Continue reading →

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A rainy day at Port Williams

Posted on May 28, 2019 by Katherine

Cornwallis River – Port Williams Rain, water, wood – a rather soothing combination for a person that grew up on the east coast of Vancouver Island. I don’t mind the rain, but this particular moment in my life, sitting in … Continue reading →

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Walton Harbour – Minas Basin

Posted on April 24, 2019 by Katherine

Walton Harbour – looking north onto the Minas Basin I had stopped here to take a look at the Walton Lighthouse, and lingered a bit longer on a rainy day to enjoy the beauty of the outlet of the Walton … Continue reading →

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Walton River

Posted on April 21, 2019 by Katherine

The Walton River cascading under the Highway 215 bridge, as it flows into the Minas Basin on the ebbing tide. and some video…

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Middleton railway bridge

Posted on April 5, 2019 by Katherine

The railway bridge over the Annapolis River at Middleton The railway bridge is near the confluence of the Annapolis River and the Nictaux river, east of Highway 1 at Middleton. One of two rail trails in the area, the Shore/Annapolis … Continue reading →

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Port Williams

Posted on February 26, 2019 by Katherine

The ebbing tide – Cornwallis River in Port Williams

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Wells Dam

Posted on January 31, 2019 by Katherine

The wells Dam on the Columbia River – Washington State

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Diablo Dam

Posted on January 31, 2019 by Katherine

Diablo Lake dam Diablo Lake Diablo Dam is one of three dams along the upper Skagit River in Whatcom County, Washington and is part of the Skagit River Hydroelectric Project. Construction began in 1927, and was completed in 1930. The … Continue reading →

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Down the river – Port Williams

Posted on January 28, 2019 by Katherine

Cornwallis River – Port Williams It was a cold winter day and I was happily sitting in a toasty warm brew pub on the north bank of the Cornwallis River. A very good local beer, and a great view of … Continue reading →

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