Category Archives: Vancouver Island Images

G-GWSZ

G-GWSZ, a Westjet Boeing 737-8CT (737-800) In service since 1998, the 737-800 is a stretched version of the Boeing 737-400 generation. All versions have more powerful and efficient engines, improved wings and tail sections and modernized cockpits. WestJet’s B737-800 fleet … Continue reading

Posted in airplanes, tourism, Vancouver Island Images | Tagged , , , , , , | Leave a comment

Borealis I – ex Ashley Erin

  Borealis I in Comox Year Built: 1982 Delta Marine Ship Building Inc, Seattle WA Gross Tonnage: 76.69 Net Tonnage: 23.01 Construction Material: Fibreglass Length: 15.79 m Breadth: 5.83 m Depth: 3.03 m Propulsion: 1 x 365 brake horsepower diesel, … Continue reading

Posted in fishing boats, Georgia Strait, ships, Vancouver Island Images | Tagged , , , , | Leave a comment

Sailing – Comox harbour

A beautiful day to sail on the beautiful Comox harbour

Posted in Georgia Strait, marina, ocean, sailing, ships, Vancouver Island, Vancouver Island Images | Tagged , , , , , , , | Leave a comment

Not your normal view – CP-107 Argus

As early as 1952 the RCAF issued requirements for a new long-range patrol Aircraft to replace the wartime Lancaster. By 1958, less than three years from contract start, the first Argus was airborne and on 1 May 1958, CFB Greenwood … Continue reading

Posted in airplanes, CFB Comox, history, Lazo, museum, not your normal view, RCAF, Vancouver Island Images | Tagged , , , , , , , | Leave a comment

C-FGCN

C-FGCN, a Canadian North Boeing 737-36N (737-300) at Comox Valley Airport The internal front stairs are an interesting feature of this airplane. Length: 32.49 meters    Wingspan: 31.09 meters Tail Height: 11.38 meters  Fuselage width: 3.76 m Engine type (x2) CFM56-3B-1 … Continue reading

Posted in airplanes, CFB Comox, Vancouver Island Images | Tagged , , , , , | Leave a comment

Not your normal view – Comox Valley Airport

The Comox Valley Airport viewed from above the CP-121 Tracker at the Comox Air Force Museum

Posted in airplanes, CFB Comox, history, museum, not your normal view, Vancouver Island Images | Tagged , , , , , | Leave a comment

Marian Doris

Marian Doris at anchor off Goose Spit

Posted in Georgia Strait, marina, ocean, sailing, ships, Vancouver Island, Vancouver Island Images | Tagged , , , , , , , , | Leave a comment

Mary Mackenzie

Mary Mackenzie at anchor in Comox harbour

Posted in Georgia Strait, marina, ocean, sailing, ships, Vancouver Island, Vancouver Island Images | Tagged , , , , , , , | Leave a comment

Skye

Skye leaving Comox Marina as she heads out into Baynes Sound and Georgia Strait

Posted in Georgia Strait, marina, ocean, sailing, ships, Vancouver Island, Vancouver Island Images | Tagged , , , , , , , | Leave a comment

On location – Mountainaire Avian Rescue

Wildlife Rescue Educational Outreach Workers from the Mountainaire Avian Rescue Society raising public awareness at Comox Nautical Days.  

Posted in Birds, nature, Vancouver Island, Vancouver Island Images | Tagged , , , , | Leave a comment