Category Archives: Vancouver Island Images

HMCS Quadra – sailing

Posted on July 27, 2014 by Katherine

Cadets sailing at HMCS Quadra Cadet Summer Training Centre [fbalbum url=”https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.259716350818750.1073742015.123247217798998&type=1″ size=”187″]

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Orca-class Patrol Craft Training vessels

Posted on July 25, 2014 by Katherine

The Orca class vessels are primarily used to facilitate the two-to-six-week long at sea phases of naval officer training. They are also used to train non-commissioned members and provide an at sea experience for members of the Royal Canadian Sea … Continue reading →

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Strathcona Parkway

Posted on July 24, 2014 by Katherine

A beautiful day on the Strathcona Parkway, heading up to Mt Washington

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Victoria – Gonzales Hill

Posted on July 23, 2014 by Katherine

The view from Gonzales Hill     The Gonzales Observatory, and the wide view from the hill The two images above are linked to much larger versions…

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Gonzales Observatory

Posted on July 23, 2014 by Katherine

Gonzales Observatory – atop Gonzales Hill, Victoria

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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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At the beach – Mr Crabby

Posted on July 23, 2014 by Katherine

Mr Crabby – at an undisclosed beach along Georgia Strait

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Browns River fossils

Posted on July 23, 2014 by Katherine

The fossil beds along the Browns River – these were accessed by the BC Hydro power line trail off Piercy Road. [fbalbum url=”https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.676121269146925.1073741844.451644678261253″ size=”187″]   images are also in a standalone album…

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Browns River – Power line hike

Posted on July 23, 2014 by Katherine

The hike to the Browns River along the BC Hydro power line right of way off of Piercy Road  is fairly short, but it does have a few steep sections near to the river. The power line trail leads to … Continue reading →

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Not the trail to the Browns

Posted on July 23, 2014 by Katherine

I was driving down Duncan Bay Main Line looking for the “new” trail to Browns River Falls when I spotted a likely place to try – as it turned out I did not find the falls but I suspect that … Continue reading →

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