Category Archives: tourism

Snowy birds

Posted on August 6, 2014 by Katherine

Two rather cold air planes at the Comox Air Force Museum, located at 19 Wing/CFB Comox. CP-107 Canadair Argus   C-47, Douglas DC-3 Dakota

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Fire fighters memorial

Posted on August 6, 2014 by Katherine

Located behind the provincial legislature in Victoria.

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Confederation Fountain

Posted on August 6, 2014 by Katherine

A very cold night at the Confederation Fountain on Menzies Street, across from the British Columbia Parliament Buildings in Victoria, BC. Ice… –5° Celsius and winds from the northeast at 40. That’s a nasty wind chill. The wall behind the … Continue reading →

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The Empress at night

Posted on August 6, 2014 by Katherine

The mandatory night shots of the Empress hotel in Victoria BC. Shot from the lawns of the Provincial Parliament Buildings at the corner of Belleville and Government.

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Centennial Fountain

Posted on August 6, 2014 by Katherine

A little gem located just off Superior Street behind the British Colombia Parliament Buildings, near the inner harbour in Victoria, B.C. I was wondering why this fountain was not coated with ice as it was a bitterly cold night for … Continue reading →

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MV Quinitsa – Buckly Bay

Posted on August 5, 2014 by Katherine

I spotted the MV Quinitsa while looking south down Baynes Sound toward the BC Ferries Buckley Bay ferry terminal. Pretty… You see stuff such as this if you take the time to slow down, get off the highway, and get … Continue reading →

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Mt Tolmie

Posted on August 5, 2014 by Katherine

A few minutes on Mt Tolmie in Victoria – the view of Victoria, surrounding areas and the Gulf Islands is spectacular on a clear day,  but it’s also nice on a foggy day such as this.

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James Bay – Dallas Road

Posted on August 5, 2014 by Katherine

Dallas Road, James Bay – one of the districts of Victoria where I have lived on and off over the years.

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Bates Beach

Posted on August 5, 2014 by Katherine

Driftwood that washed ashore at Bates Beach from the waters of Georgia Straight – pretty, and a reminder that logging plays an important role in the economy of Vancouver Island. This area is between Kitty Coleman Beach Provincial Park to … Continue reading →

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Orcas in the pass

Posted on August 5, 2014 by Katherine

I was listening to a really great presentation by Parks Canada as the Spirit of Vancouver Island headed toward Active Pass when the captain announced that there was a pod of orcas on the port side of the ferry. Awesome… … Continue reading →

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