Category Archives: tourism

The yellow Hippo

Posted on December 1, 2014 by Katherine

A Hippo amphibious bus heading toward the James Bay Anglers boat ramp, where it will continue it’s journey along Dallas Road.

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The last tree standing

Posted on December 1, 2014 by Katherine

At the entrance to the BC Forest Discovery Centre, which was once called the BC Forest Museum, and started off in 1965 as the Cowichan Valley Forest Museum.

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MS Amsterdam

Posted on November 16, 2014 by Katherine

MS Amsterdam and Norwegian Peal at the Victoria Cruse Ship Terminal – Ogden Point, James Bay.

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Denman – Gravelly bay

Posted on November 13, 2014 by Katherine

Looking across Lambert Channel to Hornby from Gravelly Bay on Denman Island   BC Ferries Gravelly Bay terminal

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MV Kahloke

Posted on November 12, 2014 by Katherine

The Kahloke is one of three K-class vessels operated by BC Ferries fleet – her sister ships are the Klitsa, the Kwuna and the Kuper. Kahloke was built in 1973 for the British Columbia Ministry of Transportation and Highways. In … Continue reading →

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Victoria – Johnston Street

Posted on November 12, 2014 by Katherine

Johnston Street looking toward the Johnston Street Bridge and Vic West

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Craigdarroch Castle

Posted on November 11, 2014 by Katherine

Built late 1800s, coal baron Robert Dunsmuir’s Craigdarroch Castle provides a look at the privileged life in the 1890s. In 1992, the castle was designated as the Craigdarroch National Historic Site of Canada.

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Salt Spring – Vesuvius Bay

Posted on November 10, 2014 by Katherine

When you live on Vancouver Island you learn to get used to waiting for ferries – and to enjoy the opportunities to relax that the wait affords. I relaxed with a few cameras while waiting for the ferry from Vesuvius … Continue reading →

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Port Alberni – Riding the train

Posted on October 15, 2014 by Katherine

I don’t normally do portrait photography but when I saw this happy couple riding the Alberni Pacific steam train in Port Alberni, well, I had to take a few quick shots… It’s hard not to be happy when you’re riding … Continue reading →

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The Malahat – looking down

Posted on October 8, 2014 by Katherine

Looking toward Saanich, the Gulf Islands, and Mount Baker from the Malahat scenic lookout

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