Category Archives: tourism

Birds – Hatley Castle

Posted on October 5, 2014 by Katherine

These birds were determined to get into the images I shot at at Royal Roads…

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Royal Roads – the museum

Posted on September 29, 2014 by Katherine

The museum underneath Hatley Castle at Royal Roads

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Victoria – Working the lines

Posted on September 25, 2014 by Katherine

Securing Norwegian Pearl (Norwegian Cruise Lines) at James Bay MS Amsterdam (Holland America Lines) in the background

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BC Ferries – MV Quinsam

Posted on September 17, 2014 by Katherine

MV Quinsam was originally part of the Ministry of Transportation and Highways’ (MoT) saltwater ferry fleet until 1985, when the MoT’s saltwater ferries, including Quinsam, were transferred to BC Ferries. Quinsam replaced the smaller 50 car MV Quinitsa on the … Continue reading →

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Time at the gates – Horseshoe Bay

Posted on September 17, 2014 by Katherine

If you have to wait for a ferry you can either get all annoyed, have a little nap, or get out of your vehicle and take a look around. I prefer the get out and take a look around approach…

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Follow the yellow brick road…

Posted on September 17, 2014 by Katherine

Actually follow the yellow footsteps – Chemainus

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Chemainus Murals

Posted on September 16, 2014 by Katherine

The Chemainus murals were born when the Horseshoe Bay Lumber Mill shut down in 1983 – instead of fading away when the major employer left, the town embarked on a program to attract tourists. 39 outdoor murals were created, depicting … Continue reading →

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Comox Marina

Posted on September 15, 2014 by Katherine

A walk along the breakwater walkway at the Comox marina

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Victoria – lost tourist attractions

Posted on September 8, 2014 by Katherine

The inner harbour of Victoria – above, the former home of the Royal London Wax Museum, and below, where Undersea Gardens once was.

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Victoria – Dallas Road

Posted on September 8, 2014 by Katherine

Dallas Road – James Bay

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