Toquart Bay – log dump

Posted on December 17, 2016 by Katherine

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The log dump at Toquart Bay

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Filberg – Frozen in time

Posted on December 16, 2016 by Katherine

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A moment frozen in team, and leaves frozen in ice at Filberg Lodge – Comox

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Filberg – A winter moment

Posted on December 16, 2016 by Katherine

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O Canada – a very cold winter day at Filberg Lodge.

That’s cold as in Comox cold as it’s -4° C outside and the air has a damp bite to it. If you get into a sheltered sunny area it’s almost toasty – either way, winter days can be wonderful for poking about with a camera.

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E&N Victoria Subdivision – Mile 20.0 Malahat

Posted on December 14, 2016 by Katherine

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It’s easy to miss the Malahat station as it’s just over 300 meters back down the line towards Victoria, and there’s not really much to see when you look down the line. You have to walk back to see what remains of what was…

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E&N Mile 20.0 Malahat Station

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Looking toward Victoria

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Looking toward Shawingan Lake

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Beacon Hill Park Childrens Farm – a nice swan

Posted on November 30, 2016 by Katherine

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A nice swan at the Beacon Hill Park Childrens Farm

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Beacon Hill Park Childrens Farm – goats

Posted on November 30, 2016 by Katherine

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Little goats at the Beacon Hill Park Childrens Farm

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Scoundrel and Virgo

Posted on November 30, 2016 by Katherine

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Scoundrel and Virgo at Fisherman’s Wharf in Victoria

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Pacific Scout

Posted on November 30, 2016 by Katherine

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The pilot boat Pacific Scout in Victoria

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Iron Maiden

Posted on November 29, 2016 by Katherine

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Iron Maiden in Victoria

  • Built: 1988, Pelletier Welding Ltd,, Port Alberni
  • Gross Tonnage: 25.29
  • Net Tonnage: 11.19
  • Construction Material: Steel
  • Vessel Length (m): 12.13
  • Vessel Breadth (m): 4.88
  • Vessel Depth (m): 1.86
  • Speed (knots): 9.0
  • Propulsion Method: Single Screw
  • Engine: 1 x 180 Horsepower, Diesel
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Island signs – closed

Posted on November 28, 2016 by Katherine

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Apparently the beach is closed near Campbell River…

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