Category Archives: summer

Georgina Point light

Posted on November 1, 2017 by Katherine

Georgina Point Light

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Georgina Point light

Posted on November 1, 2017 by Katherine

Georgina Point Light, Mayne Island

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Georgina Point light

Posted on October 12, 2017 by Katherine

Georgina Point Light, Mayne Island, Gulf Islands National Park

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Plants – a close up view

Posted on September 8, 2017 by Katherine

Sometimes the best way to enjoy plants is from a distance, where you have a sea of colour moving in the wind. Sometimes you need to get a bit closer so you can appreciate the amazing intricacy of simple things … Continue reading →

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Plants – the mysterious purple?

Posted on September 8, 2017 by Katherine

The mysterious purple plant in my garden I decided to do a bit of research on this as I don’t have a clue what it is…

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Plants – yellow and purple

Posted on September 8, 2017 by Katherine

Yellow and purple flowers in my garden

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The road less travelled – Jim Mitchell Lake

Posted on September 7, 2017 by Katherine

The road to Jim Mitchell Lake Bedwell Lake in Strathcona Provincial Park is a very popular 12 km day hike – it was so popular during the last week of August that we decided to venture past the Bedwell trailhead … Continue reading →

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Nystar Mine – core samples

Posted on September 7, 2017 by Katherine

You may have noticed the rows of sheds if you’ve driven  through Stratchona Provincial Park on your way to the Myra Falls trailhead. They contain carefully labeled boxes full of rock core samples from with the mines in the Nystar … Continue reading →

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Strathcona – Nystar Mine

Posted on September 7, 2017 by Katherine

The Nystar Mine in Strathcona Provincial Park I’m not against mining as long as it is conducted in a responsible manner that protects nature – sadly the track record within British Columbia is dismal and there have been some notable … Continue reading →

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Nystar mine – a nice truck

Posted on September 7, 2017 by Katherine

A nice Mac Truck at the Nystar Mine – Strathcona Provincial Park

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