Tag Archives: Bamfield

Coast Guard Station Bamfield

Posted on July 24, 2015 by Katherine

Another look at the Bamfield Coast Guard Station – a wonderful, if somewhat difficult place to visit. View the album fullsize…

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Coastal enforcement

Posted on July 17, 2015 by Katherine

A combined enforcement patrol with Canadian Coast Guard, RCMP, and Fisheries and Oceans Officers in a Canadian Coast Guard Zodiac Hurricane stationed in Bamfield.

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Bamfield – CCGS Cape McKay

Posted on July 17, 2015 by Katherine

CCGS Cape McKay, a 14.6 m Cape class motor life boat stationed in West Bamfield

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Bamfield painted fish

Posted on July 17, 2015 by Katherine

Fish – Bamfield is known for fish and fishing, and the painted fish that you will see on many pilings around East and West Bamfield. The fish were created and installed as a community art project, and as an indicator … Continue reading →

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CCGS Cape McKay

Posted on July 10, 2015 by Katherine

A look at CCGS Cape McKay, a 14.6 m Cape class motor life boat stationed in West Bamfield. I was fortunate to spend some time with the Officer In Command, Engineer, and Crewmen and of the Cape McKay. This is … Continue reading →

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Bamfield Coast Guard Station

Posted on July 10, 2015 by Katherine

A look at the Bamfield Coast Guard Station, located in West Bamfield, across Bamfield Inlet from the Bamfield Marine Sciences Centre. I was fortunate to spend some time at the station, learning about it’s history, operations, and facilities. [fbalbum url=”https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.311317198991998.1073742161.123247217798998&type=3″ … Continue reading →

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Pachena Bay – razor clam

Posted on July 9, 2015 by Katherine

Siliqua patula – commonly known as the razor clam

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Pachena Bay – A seagull

Posted on July 9, 2015 by Katherine

A seagull enjoying the beach at Pachena Bay

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Graveyard of the Pacific

Posted on August 6, 2014 by Katherine

According to legend and travel brochures, there is a wrecked ship for every mile of coast along the Graveyard of the Pacific. Perhaps – I have read several books about shipwrecks along the coast of Vancouver Island, and the list … Continue reading →

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