Category Archives: tourism

Alberni Pacific Trick or Treat Train

Posted on November 1, 2015 by Katherine

The volunteers behind the Alberni Pacific Trick or Treat Train – a spooky ride aboard a steam train heading to McLean Mill National Historic Site.

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Royston – clams

Posted on October 10, 2015 by Katherine

Harvesting clams in Royston – south of Courtenay

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Fisgard Light

Posted on September 9, 2015 by Katherine

Fisgard Light National Historic Site The 14.6 m (48 ft) Fisgard Light was built by the British in 1860 as a beacon for the British Royal Navy’s Pacific Squadron. It was named after HMS Fisgard, a British Navy ship that … Continue reading →

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Coastal Celebration

Posted on August 26, 2015 by Katherine

The the Coastal Celebration is, and how she will be remembered…   Coastal Celebration at BC Ferries Tsasswen terminal

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Victoria – West Bay

Posted on August 19, 2015 by Katherine

Although I had lived in the Victoria area for the better part of 25 years, West Bay was an area that I never took the time to explore until I was posted to NOTC at Work Point. Even then it … Continue reading →

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James Bay – Ogden Point twilight

Posted on August 18, 2015 by Katherine

Amsterdam at Ogden Point Three cruise ships at the Victoria cruise ship terminal

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Ogden Point – my happy place

Posted on August 18, 2015 by Katherine

Ogden Point Cruise ships, tugs, pilot boats and an ever changing beach and ocean. This is truly one of the most beautiful areas of Victoria and one of my favorite places in James Bay

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Alberni Pacific

Posted on August 13, 2015 by Katherine

Alberni Pacific 8427, a 1600 HP Alco RS-3 120 ton  locomotive

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Alert Bay Namgis Burial Grounds

Posted on August 12, 2015 by Katherine

The Namgis (or Nimpkish) Burial Grounds is an old native cemetery, one of the few places in coastal British Columbia where memorial totem poles remain in their original location. The burial grounds are located at Alert Bay on Cormorant Island, … Continue reading →

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BC Ferries Bear Cove

Posted on August 11, 2015 by Katherine

Besides being BC Ferries northernmost terminal on Vancouver Island, Bear Cove is also the northern end of Highway 19 – the longest highway on the Island.

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