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Browns River Dam

Posted on September 3, 2014 by Katherine

A bit more of the history of the Browns River, and the Courtenay water supply… Water supply intake on the Browns   The fish bypass valve   Downstream of the fish bypass valve   Below the impounding dam   Winter … Continue reading →

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Browns River Falls

Posted on September 2, 2014 by Katherine

Browns River Falls

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30 Seconds at Air Force Beach

Posted on September 2, 2014 by Katherine

30 Seconds at Air Force Beach Just because Youtube is annoying me…

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K’ómoks First Nation

Posted on August 6, 2014 by Katherine

The K’ómoks First Nation cemetery is a hauntingly beautiful spot – it’s nestled between Comox road and the Comox estuary in the Comox Indian Reserve #1.   [fbalbum url=”https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.229604223829963.1073741913.123247217798998&type=3″ size=”187″]

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Nautical Art

Posted on July 28, 2014 by Katherine

Nautical art at the 19 Wing Marine section

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Ogden Point – Carnival Miracle

Posted on July 16, 2014 by Katherine

The Carnival Miracle at Ogden Point The Carnival Miracle is a Spirit class cruise ship: Built: 2004 Builder: Kværner Masa-Yards, Helsinki,Finland Tonnage: 88,500 GT Length: 294 m Beam: 32 m Draft: 8 m Decks: 12 decks Engines: Six diesel engines … Continue reading →

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Derelict boats on the Gorge

Posted on July 15, 2014 by Katherine

Victoria is pushing ahead with bylaw changes to prohibit overnight anchoring in the Gorge Waterway despite some councillors’ concerns that the move will eliminate recreational boating options. The city has been working to find a way to deal with about … Continue reading →

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Two beaches

Posted on July 13, 2014 by Katherine

Two sections of beach that look quite alike each other, and are in many ways representative of cobble beaches on the east coast of Vancouver Island along Georgia Strait. Above, looking toward Singing Sands and Little River – Texada is … Continue reading →

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The cookout.

Posted on July 12, 2014 by Katherine

Kin Beach Class B Provincial Park Once a common feature at Provincial Parks, the cook shelter is rapidly being replaced by portable barbeques and is fading into history, Stone fireplaces, sinks to do the dishes, and sturdy picnic tables that … Continue reading →

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James Bay – Dallas Road

Posted on July 11, 2014 by Katherine

Dallas Road near Ogden Point in James Bay

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