Category Archives: winter

Mt Becher

Posted on January 27, 2015 by Katherine

Although I, and many others, call this Forbidden Plateau, it is actually a view of Mount Becher. It’s pretty, and you can still see where some of the ski runs were at the Forbidden Plateau ski operation. The first lodge … Continue reading →

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Quadra – Mine Lake

Posted on January 27, 2015 by Katherine

We were driving along Village Bay Road on Quadra Island when I spotted a Bailey Bridge ahead of us, which is a good thing as I like Bailey Bridges and I like taking pictures of them. The were a lot … Continue reading →

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Powell River Queen

Posted on January 14, 2015 by Katherine

The M/V Powell River Queen is one of three Powell River Class ferries built to operate on the new minor routes acquired by BC Ferries in the early 1960’s. The Bowen Queen, Mayne Queen and the Powell River Queen were … Continue reading →

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Rebecca Spit

Posted on January 12, 2015 by Katherine

Overlooking Drew Harbour from Rebecca Spit Marine Provincial Park [fbalbum url=”https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.286894968100888.1073742090.123247217798998&type=3″ size=”187″]

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Strathcona – roadside waterfall

Posted on January 10, 2015 by Katherine

One of many small waterfalls on the east side of Buttle Lake – this one was on Westmin Road in Strathcona Provincial Park.   And a bit of video… waterfall,Buttle Lake,Westmin Road,Strathcona,nature,winter,video,Strathcona Provincial Park

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Winter at Echo Lake

Posted on January 10, 2015 by Katherine

I stopped for a quick break at Echo Lake while heading to Strathcona-Westmin Provincial Park – pretty in the winter. and some silliness…

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Quadra – Discovery Islands

Posted on January 6, 2015 by Katherine

A bit of nature time at Discovery Lodge near Surge Narrows, between Maurelle Island and Quadra Island. This is a really cool place – off the grid and in touch with nature. I’ll return here in the spring for a … Continue reading →

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BC Ferries Campbell River

Posted on January 5, 2015 by Katherine

An early morning trip across Discovery Passage to Quathiaski Cove on Quadra starts with a visit to BC Ferries Campbell River terminal – and a short wait to board the Powell River Queen. A bit of rain mixed with light … Continue reading →

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Cape Mudge government wharf

Posted on January 4, 2015 by Katherine

Cape Mudge government wharf –  Discovery Passage  In 1792 Captain George Vancouver landed at the village of Tsa-Kwa-Luten which, at that time, was inhabited by Coast Salish people. It was near present day Cape Mudge village that the first contact … Continue reading →

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Puntledge Recreation Area – Hoar Frost

Posted on January 1, 2015 by Katherine

Hoar frost – a winters day in the Puntledge Recreation Area [fbalbum url=”https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.285316271592091.1073742085.123247217798998&type=3″ size=”187″]

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