Category Archives: tourism

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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Cameron Lake

Posted on August 5, 2014 by Katherine

I don’t usually get to see much of Cameron Lake as Highway 4 (the Alberni Highway,) is twisty, narrow, and not a great place to pull off to explore. Actually, pulling off is easy when heading toward Port Alberni, but … Continue reading →

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A bit of Errington

Posted on August 5, 2014 by Katherine

Founded in 1918 for British World War I officers to become chicken ranchers, Errington was named after Errington, Great Britain, by Duncan McMillan. Looking toward Mt Arrowsmith The community is located just south of Parksville and Qualicum Beach, close to … Continue reading →

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Nymph Falls

Posted on August 5, 2014 by Katherine

I was in the Puntledge – Black Creek area so I decided to take a quick stop at Nymph Falls Nature Park. The trail from the parking lot to the falls is about 1.2km round trip, however, there are many … Continue reading →

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Departure Bay

Posted on August 5, 2014 by Katherine

Instead of sitting and stewing at the ferry terminal I like to get out, walk around, and put my camera to good use – that and poke about and look at things from my personal point of view…

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The Elasmosaur at YQQ

Posted on August 5, 2014 by Katherine

Okay – this is majorly geeky, so fairly warned, right? Canadian Forces Base Comox is primarily operated as an air force base by the Royal Canadian Air Force and is one of two bases in the country using the CP-140 … Continue reading →

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Martin Mars Fire Base

Posted on August 4, 2014 by Katherine

I was looking for the Martin Mars water bombers (flying tankers) on Sproat Lake, and much to my dismay, was suckered by the sign above – it appeared to be indicating that the Fish and Duck Pub was the home … Continue reading →

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Courtenay – 44th Annual Market Day

Posted on July 31, 2014 by Katherine

5th Street in Courtenay during the 44th Annual Market Day Samba Du Soleil Mountainaire Avian Rescue Society

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At the beach

Posted on July 28, 2014 by Katherine

Low tide at Air Force Beach on a beautiful summer day

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MS Amsterdam

Posted on July 23, 2014 by Katherine

Holland American Line’s MS Amsterdam at the Ogden Point cruise ship terminal in James Bay.   Builder: Fincantieri (Italy) 2000 (refurbished 2005) Class: R class, cruise ship Gross Tonnage: 62,735 Net Tonnage: 30,766 Dead Weight Tonnage: 7,327 Length: 237.0 m … Continue reading →

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