Category Archives: Vancouver Island

Inlet Rover

Posted on November 10, 2023 by Katherine

The tug boat Inlet Rover

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Herring Fishery

Posted on November 6, 2023 by Katherine

The fishing boats Glora Jane, Pender Isle, and Ocean Cloud fishing for herring in the Salish Sea off Goose Spit

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Moorecroft was established in 1934 as a summer camp for girls by Gertrude Moore. She operated the camp until failing health necessitated the decision to sell the property in 1954. The United Church of Canada purchased the property for $50,000, … Continue reading →

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Buttle Lake

Posted on May 30, 2023 by Katherine

A gallery of images from Buttle Lake – Strathcona Provincial Park

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E&N Victoria Subdivision – State Of The Line

Posted on February 17, 2023 by Katherine

The harsh reality of rail on Vancouver Island as shown by the condition of the Esquimalt & Nanaimo right of way – although classified as an active railway, the train truly doesn’t run here anymore, hasn’t for some time, and … Continue reading →