Category Archives: Vancouver Island

Woss –

Posted on August 6, 2015 by Katherine

A Kobelco excavator at the Western Forest Products Englewood Forest Operation in Woss

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Woss – a logging truck

Posted on August 5, 2015 by Katherine

A logging truck at Western Forest Products Englewood Forest Operation in Woss

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Air Force Beach – Not you normal view

Posted on August 5, 2015 by Katherine

Air Force Beach and CFB Comox as viewed from over Georgia Strait – not you normal view from the beach…

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Malahat – the view from the top

Posted on July 10, 2015 by Katherine

The view from the lower of the two Malahat lookouts – this one is on the north side of the summit, looking toward Saanich, the Gulf Islands, and the mainland.

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Kelsey Bay wharf

Posted on June 15, 2015 by Katherine

The end of the road – the wharf in Kelsey Bay This is one of the most beautiful spots on Vancouver Island, with amazing views of Johnstone Strait, Hardwicke Island and Helmcken Island, While the area is facing struggles due … Continue reading →

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Wickaninnish Beach – the memorial

Posted on February 28, 2015 by Katherine

A simple yet powerful Korean War memorial overlooking Wickaninnish Beach and the open Pacific Ocean at the Kwistis Visitor Centre (Wickaninnish Interpretive Centre). Wickaninnish Beach – Pacific Rim National Park Reserve

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Duncan Bay Main

Posted on February 23, 2015 by Katherine

Duncan Bay Main logging road between Highway 19 and Mt Washington Constitution Hill and the big picture – linked to a much larger version

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The Alberni Project

Posted on February 19, 2015 by Katherine

The Alberni Project is a program of remembrance which pays tribute to the men who served on HMCS Alberni, a Canadian Corvette, between 1941 and 1944. The Alberni was a Flower Class Corvette, all of which were were named after … Continue reading →

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Strathcona – Boliden Westmin Mine

Posted on February 17, 2015 by Katherine

Did you know that Strathcona Provincial Park is home to mining operations that  produce zinc, copper, gold and silver?  The road into Strathcona-Westmin Provincial Park goes right beside the mine operation. The Boliden Westmin Mine is relatively unique in that … Continue reading →

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Classic Victoria – the Coho

Posted on February 6, 2015 by Katherine

Named after the magnificent silver salmon found in the British Columbia and Washington State waters, the M.V. Coho is a vehicle and passenger ferry crossing the Strait of Juan de Fuca between Victoria British Columbia’s Inner Harbour and the city … Continue reading →

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