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The way it was – Burgoyne Bay

Posted on July 12, 2018 by Katherine

Built by Richard Maxwell on his farm in 1901, this root cellar is one of the historic farm buildings in Burgoyne Bay Provincial Park.

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St Paul’s Roman Catholic Church

Posted on July 11, 2018 by Katherine

St Paul’s Roman Catholic Church, Fulford Harbour, Saltspring Salt Spring Island’s oldest church was founded in 1878 by Father Donckele, the first Roman Catholic missionary to the Gulf islands. Erected between 1880 and 1885 by members of the community, the … Continue reading →

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Vanishing Vancouver Island – the Island Highway

Posted on June 2, 2018 by Katherine

Despite being able to travel between Campbell River and Nanaimo while legally driving at 120 kmh on the Inland Island Highway (Highway 19), I often travel on parts of the Island Highway (Highway 19A) – especially between Courtenay and Fanny … Continue reading →

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The Empress

Posted on May 30, 2018 by Katherine

The Empress – an iconic Victoria landmark

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Vanishing Vancouver Island

Posted on May 4, 2018 by Katherine

Vanishing Vancouver Island – a picnic shelter

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Tai Sang Company

Posted on April 7, 2018 by Katherine

Tai Sang Company grocery store – Government Street, Victoria

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A boxcar with nowhere to go

Posted on April 4, 2018 by Katherine

The train never did and never will run here, but they managed to put a boxcar near the old Victoria train station…

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Black Creek Barn

Posted on March 29, 2018 by Katherine

A barnyard scene, complete with sheep and ducks

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Black Creek Barn

Posted on March 29, 2018 by Katherine

A beautiful barn – Highway 19A between Black Creek and Merville

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The mysterious dome

Posted on February 12, 2018 by Katherine

The mysterious dome… You may have noticed this large dome-shaped structure if you drive Highway 19 north of Campbell River – I have, and I was really curious as to what it is used for. After a bit of research, … Continue reading →

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