I stopped at Point Holmes to sea what nature brought when the first storm of the season arrived on Vancouver Island. A spectacular day for wind surfers and photography…

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Inlet Challenger in Gold River In 1960 she was No. 112, owned by Western Tug & Barge Ltd., Nanaimo BC, and then In 1961 she was owned by Northern Salvage & Towing Co. Ltd., Kitimat BC. In 1962-1967 she was … Continue reading →

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Strathcona Parkway

Posted on December 15, 2015 by Katherine

Strathcona Parkway as viewed from Mt Washington

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Strathcona – A coating of snow

Posted on December 15, 2015 by Katherine

Paradise Meadow trailhead at Strathcona Provincial Park

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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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Mt Cain – summer

Posted on August 11, 2015 by Katherine

Mt Cain is one of the gems hidden away at the north end of Vancouver Island – many Island residents have never heard of it, which is a shame, as it’s one of four ski areas on Vancouver Island. Well, … Continue reading →

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Highway 19 – North Island

Posted on August 6, 2015 by Katherine

Besides being the longest highway on Vancouver Island, Highway 19 passes through some beautiful areas, my favorite being north of Campbell River, between Sayward and Woss, and along Nimpkish Lake.

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