The way it was – Burgoyne Bay

Posted on July 12, 2018 by Katherine

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Built by Richard Maxwell on his farm in 1901, this root cellar is one of the historic farm buildings in Burgoyne Bay Provincial Park.

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From the top – Mt Maxwell

Posted on July 12, 2018 by Katherine

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The view from Mt Maxwell Provincial Park

It was a cloudy day when I visited Mt Maxwell Provincial Park, the sort of day that is usually, but not always, good for shooting time-lapse video. This was one of those not so good days as everything was washed out due to the moisture in the air and scattered rain showers.

The views from the top are impressive, including To the southeast Sansum Narrows, Cowichan Bay, Genoa Bay and Crofton to the southeast , and Fulford Harbour and the BC Ferries transiting Swanson Channel to the southwest.

Scattered rain showers are not always my friend…

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St Paul’s Roman Catholic Church

Posted on July 11, 2018 by Katherine

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St Paul’s Roman Catholic Church, Fulford Harbour, Saltspring

Salt Spring Island’s oldest church was founded in 1878 by Father Donckele, the first Roman Catholic missionary to the Gulf islands.

Erected between 1880 and 1885 by members of the community, the windows, door and bell were acquired from father Rondeault’s “Butter Church” in Cowichan Bay. The church was formally dedicated on May 10, 1885, by Bishop J. B. Brondel.

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MV Quinitsa

Posted on July 10, 2018 by Katherine

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MV Quinitsa at the BC Ferries terminal in Fulford Harbour, Saltspring

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MV Quinitsa

Posted on July 10, 2018 by Katherine

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MV Quinitsa at the BC Ferries terminal in Fulford Harbour, Saltspring

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Right in front of us…

Posted on July 10, 2018 by Katherine

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This yacht from the United States of America was the privileged or stand-on vessel so Skeena Queen was required to let it pass in front of her. At the same time, there is some common sense here that should dictate that you avoid getting in the way of a 2652 ton ferry as she heads into her berth.

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Seahorse – ex Candoto (YTB 377)

Posted on July 10, 2018 by Katherine

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Seahorse in Ganges Harbour

Candoto (YTB-377) served in a noncommissioned status in the 14th Naval District, the Mariana Islands, and the Marshall Islands during World War II.

  • Built: 1944
  • Builder: Gulfport Machine And Welding, Port Arthur, Tx
  • Gross Tonnage: 174.49
  • Net Tonnage: 130.87
  • Construction Material: Steel
  • Vessel Length (m): 28.00
  • Vessel Breadth (m): 7.32
  • Vessel Depth (m): 3.66
  • Number of Engines: 1 x 882.61 Kilowatts
  • Speed (knots): 10.0
  • Propulsion: Single Screw
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CCGS Cape Naden

Posted on July 10, 2018 by Katherine

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CCGS Cape Naden at Ganges Harbour, Saltspring Island

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Comox Estuary reflections

Posted on July 5, 2018 by Katherine

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Reflections of clouds over the Comox Estuary, looking toward Courtenay and Cumberland from Comox Road (Dike Road)

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The cows are watching

Posted on July 4, 2018 by Katherine

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The cows were watching me as I shot some b-roll and time-lapse video…

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