Category Archives: Union Bay

Gulls – Union Bay

Posted on March 5, 2016 by Katherine

Sea gulls flying in the wind as they wait to feed on spawning herring that are washed on the shores of Union Bay, on Baynes Sound.

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Union Bay Fire Rescue

Posted on October 7, 2015 by Katherine

Unit 24 undergoing annual certification testing Union Bay Fire Rescue Unit 24 is a 1990 Ford C8000 / Anderson pumper. Although there is a lot of life left in this truck, this is the last year that Unit 24 can … Continue reading →

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Union Bay – Pieces of history

Posted on September 24, 2015 by Katherine

Pieces of history from a morning walk along the old coal loading facilities at Union Bay. I left these behind and only took photographs…

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Union Bay

Posted on August 22, 2015 by Katherine

Union Bay was first established by the Union Coal Co. as “Union Wharf” in 1887 as a port for the thriving coal mines at Union to the north (now Cumberland).  A wharf nearly 200 m long and 18.5 m high … Continue reading →

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Joe Walker Community Park

Posted on March 27, 2015 by Katherine

Joe Walker Community Park is a nice spot to take a break while driving along Highway 19A, not that anyone needs to anymore as the highways between Victoria and Campbell River make for fast trip. Sometimes I just like to … Continue reading →

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On the beach

Posted on March 24, 2015 by Katherine

Oysters and scallops – the east coast of Vancouver Island is home to many shellfish harvesting areas.

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Oyster Boats

Posted on March 24, 2015 by Katherine

Oyster boats in Baynes Sound, across from Denman Island near Union Bay

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Hallowe’en at Union Bay

Posted on November 2, 2014 by Katherine

Union Bay Hallowe’en bonfire Union Bay had a wonderful bonfire and an excellent fireworks show – sometimes I just like to enjoy life and leave the camera in the jeep…

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Ships Point

Posted on August 5, 2014 by Katherine

Ships Point is a neat little point of land off of Highway 19A at the south east end of Fanny Bay – it’s a bit tricky to get to but it’s well worth it for the views of the boats … Continue reading →

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Low tide at Union Bay

Posted on August 5, 2014 by Katherine

I remember driving past Union Bay when I was very young, then later as a young adult, and just yesterday as a not so young adult – I finally stopped and poked about for a few minutes at a decent … Continue reading →

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