Katherine Bickford

Coombs – Volkswagen Type II Double Cab

Posted on August 10, 2014 by Katherine

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A Volkswagen Type II Double Cab that I saw in Coombs.

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E&N Victoria Subdivision – Mile 120.20 Rosewell Creek bridge

Posted on August 10, 2014 by Katherine

Roswell Creek,bridge, Courtenay, E&N, Highway 19A, Old Island Highway, river, train, trestl

The 67’-8” trestle over Rosewell Creek is a single span open deck bridge consisting of a steel half deck plate girder span. And it was built in 1914…

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2014 HMCS Quadra graduation parade

Posted on August 8, 2014 by Katherine

2014 HMCS Quadra graduation parade

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Trumpeters in the valley

Posted on August 6, 2014 by Katherine

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I drove by in the summer as the corn was growing in the fields, then later in the early fall as the corn was harvested, and then again after the fields were ploughed over and the Trumpeter Swans returned to feed.

This would be primes industrial, retail, or residential property, yet some had the vision to set it aside to protect the birds and future generations.

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Comox Road

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Trumpeters in the valley

Posted on August 6, 2014 by Katherine

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I’m not sure which of these I like better – the picture with the Trumpeter Swans looking to the left, or the one where they are looking to the left?

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Comox Road

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Lake Trail Middle School

Posted on August 6, 2014 by Katherine

I frequently drive past Lake Trail Middle School when I am heading out to hike about at the Puntledge recreation area, and this awesome piece of artwork always brings a smile to my face.

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I wish schools were all this welcoming…

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K’ómoks First Nation

Posted on August 6, 2014 by Katherine

The K’ómoks First Nation cemetery is a hauntingly beautiful spot – it’s nestled between Comox road and the Comox estuary in the Comox Indian Reserve #1.

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Tin Town

Posted on August 6, 2014 by Katherine

Tin Town is a work/live development in Courtenay, and is home to a wide range of boutique and mainstream businesses including a coffee shop, pasta factory, dance studio and the Salt Water school.

The buildings were individually constructed as a need and demand dictated, which results in a neighbourhood that has character. It’s worth checking out…

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