Goose Spit

Posted on November 7, 2014 by Katherine

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Goose Spit, looking across Baynes Sound toward Cumberland

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Not your normal view – HMCS Quadra

Posted on November 7, 2014 by Katherine

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Usually we view HMCS Quadra from the ground or the water…

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C-FJIM

Posted on November 5, 2014 by Katherine

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C-FJIM, a Tofino Air Dehavilland DHC-2 MK I Beaver in Tofino Harbour

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C-FJIM, a Tofino Air Dehavilland DHC-2 MK I Beaver in Tofino Harbour

  • Manufacturer: The De Havilland Aircraft Of Canada, Limited
  • Year of Manufacture: 1952
  • Crew: 1
  • Capacity: 6 passengers, 953 kg useful load
  • Length: 9.22 m
  • Wingspan: 14.63 m
  • Height: 2.74 m
  • Wing area: 23.2 sq m
  • Empty weight: l,361 kg
  • Gross weight: 2,313 kg
  • Maximum take-off weight: 2309 kg
  • Powerplant: 1 × Pratt & Whitney R-985 Wasp Jr. radial engine, 450 hp (336 kW) each

Performance

  • Maximum speed: 255 km/h
  • Cruise speed: 230 km/h
  • Range: 732 km
  • Service ceiling: 5,486 m
  • Rate of climb: 5.2 m/s
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C-FXMR

Posted on November 5, 2014 by Katherine

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C-FXMR, a Tofino Air Dehavilland DHC-2 MK I Beaver in Tofino Harbour

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  • Manufacturer: The De Havilland Aircraft Of Canada, Limited
  • Year of Manufacture: 1952
  • Crew: 1
  • Capacity: 6 passengers, 953 kg useful load
  • Length: 9.22 m
  • Wingspan: 14.63 m
  • Height: 2.74 m
  • Wing area: 23.2 sq m
  • Empty weight: l,361 kg
  • Gross weight: 2,313 kg
  • Maximum take-off weight: 2309 kg
  • Powerplant: 1 × Pratt & Whitney R-985 Wasp Jr. radial engine, 450 hp (336 kW) each

Performance

  • Maximum speed: 255 km/h
  • Cruise speed: 230 km/h
  • Range: 732 km
  • Service ceiling: 5,486 m
  • Rate of climb: 5.2 m/s
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Comox Estuary – Rainbows and birds

Posted on November 5, 2014 by Katherine

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Rainbows and birds are often a matter of being in the right place at the right time, and looking in the right direction. This fall day at the Comox Estuary was perfect for viewing rainbows and birds.

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Comox Estuary

Posted on November 5, 2014 by Katherine

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The Comox Estuary – above looking toward Denman Island, and below, toward the Comox Marina, Goose Spit and HMCS Quadra

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MacKenzie River zip lines

Posted on November 4, 2014 by Katherine

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Zip lining above the Mackenzie River

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MacKenzie mountain range

Posted on November 4, 2014 by Katherine

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MacKenzie Mountain Range, viewed from Highway 4

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Kennedy Lake

 

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Highway 4 – heading toward Ucluelet and Tofino

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Blue Jays

Posted on November 4, 2014 by Katherine

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Blue Jays at the Taylor River rest stop on Highway 4, 37 km west of Port Alberni

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Amphitrite Point Lighthouse

Posted on November 4, 2014 by Katherine

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Amphitrite Lighthouse – located on the western edge of Amphitrite Point

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