Category Archives: tourism

Victoria – The Empress

Posted on May 20, 2016 by Katherine

The Empress – gone are the iconic Empress sign and the ivy that covered the front

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Victoria – British Columbia parliament buildings

Posted on May 20, 2016 by Katherine

A moment in time on the grounds of the British Columbia parliament buildings

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Victoria – spring colour

Posted on May 20, 2016 by Katherine

A splash of spring colour on Government Steet

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BC Ferries – Queen Of Burnaby

Posted on April 16, 2016 by Katherine

Queen of Burnaby departing from the BC Ferries terminal in Little River

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Western Vancouver Island Industrial Heritage Society

Posted on April 4, 2016 by Katherine

A look around the roundhouse at the Western Vancouver Island Industrial Heritage Society – home of the Alberni Pacific. More images on Facebook

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Songhee in Port Alberni Originally a US Army harbour tug, Songhee is currently operated as The Swept Away Inn, a floating bed and breakfast in Port Alberni. Name History: 1944: TP-123 (USATS) US Army 1957: Pacific Master 1961: Haro Straits … Continue reading →

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BC Ferries Buckley Bay – The herring fleet

Posted on March 5, 2016 by Katherine

The herring fleet drifting downwind in Baynes Sound between Buckley Bay and Denman Island. The vessels caused sailing waits and operational delays to BC Ferries cable ferry operation. The Baynes Sound Connector stopped mid channel, waiting for vessels from the … Continue reading →