Bridges – Qualicum River

Posted on August 28, 2014 by Katherine

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The bridge over the Big Qualicum River was built in 1955, back when Highway 19A was simply the Island Highway.

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Looking at Georgia Strait downstream of the bridge

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Sailing – Domino

Posted on August 27, 2014 by Katherine

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Domino at anchor off Goose Spit in Comox Harbour

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Norwegian Sun

Posted on August 27, 2014 by Katherine

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Norwegian Sun at Ogden Point cruise ship terminal

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A matter of perspective – Norwegian Sun

Posted on August 27, 2014 by Katherine

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Two views of the Norwegian Sun, both looking toward the Ogden Point cruise ship terminal from Dallas Road in James Bay. The two images were shot about 3 metres apart, yet they present quite different scenes…

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Victoria – Reflections

Posted on August 27, 2014 by Katherine

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Reflections of Victoria City Hall

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Victoria – Beacon Drive In

Posted on August 27, 2014 by Katherine

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The Beacon Drive In

Arguably the best soft ice cream in Victoria, the Beacon Drive In is just up the road from the western terminus of the Trans Canada Highway, and across the road from Beacon Hill Park

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Island signs

Posted on August 27, 2014 by Katherine

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Warning sign along BC Hydro Puntledge penstock trail

  • Hydroelectric facilities can be dangerous. For your safety, obey all posted signs, and avoid the hazard areas above and below Comox Lake Dam, Puntledge Diversion Dam and the Puntledge Powerhouse.
  • Water releases may occur suddenly without warning downstream of the Puntledge River Diversion Dam. This increases currents and creates hazards for recreational river users.
  • If you hear a siren that means the water level is rising fast. Keep out of the river channel area.
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Sailing – Scope Wizard and Infinity

Posted on August 27, 2014 by Katherine

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Scope Wizard and Infinity anchored in Comox Harbour

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Victory III

Posted on August 26, 2014 by Katherine

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Victory III in Port Alberni

  • Year Built: 1969
  • Builder: Vito Steel Boat and Barge Construction Ltd, Delta 
  • Material: Steel
  • Length (m): 11.70
  • Beam (m): 4.27
  • Draught (m): 1.71
  • Gross Tonnage: 14.95
  • Net Tonnage: 10.17
  • Engine: Diesel, 463 Brake Horsepower
  • Propeller: Single screw
  • Speed: 10.0 knots
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Strider King

Posted on August 26, 2014 by Katherine

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Strider King in Port Alberni

  • Year Built: 1971
  • Builder: Marine Ltd, Nanaimo 
  • Material: Steel
  • Length (m): 19.21
  • Beam (m): 5.57
  • Draught (m): 2.82
  • Gross Tonnage: 59.42
  • Net Tonnage: 44.57
  • Engine: Diesel, 253 Brake Horsepower
  • Propeller: Single screw
  • Speed: 10.0 knots
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