I recently travelled on BC Ferries Mv Quinitsa on one of her last runs across Baynes Sound between Buckley Bay and Denman Island, before she is replaced by the new cable ferry, the Baynes Sound Connector.
Above and below, Quinitsa at the Denman Island west terminal
Waiting to board at Denman
And waiting in case there are more vehicles or foot passengers
Departing Denman, and arriving at Buckley Bay
BC Ferries Mv Quinitsa on one of her last runs across Baynes Sound between Buckley Bay and Denman Island.
The first mechanical problem aboard BC Ferries new cable ferry Baynes Sound Connector was ironically, a mini van…
And some images from the 12:30 soft sailing to Denman Island from Buckley Bay
Heading into Buckley Bay – the east end of the Baynes Sound Conenctor
Launching the emergency boat for crew training
Clearly visible drive and guide cables – emergency boat is deployed
Heading to Buckley Bay on a crew training sailing
Passenger lounge
Vehicle deck on the north side of the Baynes Sound Connector
Arriving at Buckley Bay – Quinitsa in background at Denman Island
Ready to load
A pair of old houses that have long since been abandoned as homes – a lot of stories could be told if you know who to ask…
Quinsam River upstream of Quinsam Hatchery, west of Campbell River on Highway 28
Walking on water at the Quinsam Hatchery visitor centre, Highway 28 west of Campbell River.
Southern Railway of Vancouver Island (SVI) EMD GP9 locomotive 110 in Nanaimo
A view of the snow covered mountains from the Comox Marina
Looking toward Strathcona and Mount Washington from the Comox Marina
Wave Venture at the Victoria Cruise Ship Terminal
