Man Made Lake

Posted on September 17, 2014 by Katherine

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A bit of a Man Made Lake concert in Nanaimo at the Queens

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BC Ferries Chemainus

Posted on September 17, 2014 by Katherine

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The BC Ferries terminal in Chemainus provides service to Thetis Island and Penelakut Island

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It’s also quite pretty…

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Follow the yellow brick road…

Posted on September 17, 2014 by Katherine

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Actually follow the yellow footsteps – Chemainus

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Chemainus – more than murals

Posted on September 17, 2014 by Katherine

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There’s more to the artistry in Chemainus than murals – including wood carvings that depict the history of Chemainus and the Cowichan Valley.

 

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Bronze statues of people who helped shape much of Vancouver Island – H.R. MacMillan of MacMillan Bloedel…

 

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And native art, totem poles that tell a story to hose who read it…

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Canada Post – Chemainus

Posted on September 17, 2014 by Katherine

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Artistry and reality – a bit of Canada Post history in Chemainus

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Chemainus Murals

Posted on September 16, 2014 by Katherine

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The Chemainus murals were born when the Horseshoe Bay Lumber Mill shut down in 1983 – instead of fading away when the major employer left, the town embarked on a program to attract tourists. 39 outdoor murals were created, depicting the history of Chemainus and the Chemainus Valley.

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In 2009 the scope of the mural program was broadened to  include the history of Vancouver Island and is now using the images of British Columbia born Group Of Seven artist Emily Carr.

And now you know…

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images are also in a standalone image album for those who don’t like Facebook…

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Chemainus – more than murals

Posted on September 16, 2014 by Katherine

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In 1862 a waterwheel powered sawmill was opened in Chemainus, an ideal location with a sheltered bay for log booming and shipping of lumber products by sea and later by rail. By the late 1970s the mill was antiquated and the forestry industry was suffering exceptionally difficult times, and In 1983, after more than 120 years of operation, the Horseshoe Bay lumber mill shut down for good.

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While the mill is gone, Western Forest Products mills in the area still utilize the harbour for the shipping of lumber.

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Helen J and CT Scout

Posted on September 16, 2014 by Katherine

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Helen J and C.T. Scout in Chemainus 

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Helen J ex Sea Imp IX

  • Year Built: 1967 United Engineering Ltd, Victoria
  • Gross Tonnage: 9.43
  • Net Tonnage: 6.41
  • Construction Material: Steel
  • Length: 9.81 m
  • Breadth: 4.21 m
  • Depth: 1.19 m
  • Propulsion: 1 x 365 brake horsepower diesel, single screw
  • Speed: 9.0 knots

 

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C.T. Scout ex Alberni Scout

  • Year Built: 1992 Sylte Shipyard Ltd, Maple Ridge 
  • Gross Tonnage: 9.89
  • Net Tonnage: 6.73
  • Construction Material: Steel
  • Length: 14.42 m
  • Breadth: 6.40 m
  • Depth: 0.34 m
  • Propulsion: 2 x 1268 kilowatt diesel, twin screw
  • Speed: 10.0 knots
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A busy day on the Comox Estuary

Posted on September 16, 2014 by Katherine

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A very busy day on the Comox Estuary – and a beautiful day…

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Scope Wizard

Posted on September 16, 2014 by Katherine

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Scope Wizard anchored in the Comox estuary

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