Harbour Air

Posted on June 20, 2014 by Katherine

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Float planes shaped much of our life on the west coast – they still continue to be a valuable asset to industry, and provide a unique and effective travel experience.

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Buckley Bay – Cable Ferry Construction

Posted on June 20, 2014 by Katherine

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MV Quinitsa arrives at BC Ferries Buckley Bay terminal as Seapan constructs one of the two the ferry docking facilities.

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Engine 34

Posted on June 20, 2014 by Katherine

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Comox Fire Department Engine 34

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Forbidden Plateau

Posted on June 19, 2014 by Katherine

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Once a thriving ski hill, Forbidden Plateau is now  used for hiking, camping, and cycling.

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Comox Lake

Posted on June 16, 2014 by Katherine

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Comox Lake, looking toward the Comox Glacier

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Steamship Terminal building

Posted on June 15, 2014 by Katherine

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The Canadian Pacific Railway Steamship Terminal building on Victoria’s Inner Harbour was designed by architect Francis Rattenbury, with assistance from Percy James, and built in 1924.

For over 50 years, the Canadian Pacific liners Empress of India, Empress of Japan and Empress of China were regular callers at Victoria, carrying mail, passengers and freight across the Pacific. In 1974, Canadian Pacific Steamships ended passenger service. The terminal was sold the following year to the government of British Columbia.

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The Royal London Wax Museum occupied the building until 2010, at which time it was forced to close due to $3-million seismic upgrade project that the Steamship Terminal building required. The renovated building is currently home to The Robert Bateman Centre.

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British Columbia Parliament Buildings – a look inside

Posted on June 15, 2014 by Katherine

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A look inside the British Columbia parliament buildings in Victoria

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British Columbia Parliament Buildings – stained glass

Posted on June 15, 2014 by Katherine

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The British Columbia parliament buildings contain some historic and beautiful stained glass.

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Comox Lake

Posted on June 15, 2014 by Katherine

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Comox Lake with the Comox Glacier in the background.

Besides being the reservoir for the Courtenay and Comox water supply, Comox Lake is also the water supply for the BC Hydro Puntledge Generation Station. The lake was at one time an important means of transporting logs – you can still see the pilings that were used in the log booming areas.

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Bear trap

Posted on June 15, 2014 by Katherine

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Unfortunately these are necessary as bears do become problems when we mess with their habitat. Fortunately the conservation officers do what they can to relocate the bears to a place where humans do not interfere.

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