Tag Archives: Comox Valley

The Beauforts

Posted on December 15, 2017 by Katherine

Something a little bit different today – a bit of snow on the Beauforts. The snow is pretty and much needed to ensure that the Comox Valley and Cumberland water supply systems will have a good pack of snow for … Continue reading →

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Seagulls or Sea Gulls?

Posted on December 11, 2017 by Katherine

Seagulls or Sea Gulls? What most people refer to as seagulls or sea gulls are actually birds in the scientifically classified family Laridae- the gull and tern” family with more than 35 species in it. Gulls at Point Holmes, but … Continue reading →

Posted in Birds, Georgia Strait, nature, Salish Sea | Tagged Baynes Sound, British Columbia, Comox Valley, fall, Georgia Strait, nature, Point Holmes, Salish Sea, sea gulls, seagulls, Vancouver Island | Leave a comment

Point Holmes seagulls

Posted on December 11, 2017 by Katherine

Raucous seagulls at Point Holmes – these birds are hardly ever quiet, but when they have a reason to make some noise they sure do! Point Holmes is a beautiful section of coastline on Baynes Sound, which in turn is … Continue reading →

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Fog and smoke – an inversion layer

Posted on December 8, 2017 by Katherine

A thermal inversion layer trapping smoke and fog over the Comox Valley

Posted in mountains, snow | Tagged Comox Glacier, Comox Valley, Courtenay, Cumberland, fall, inversion layer, mountains, smoke, snow, Vancouver Island, weather | Leave a comment

An ambulance

Posted on December 7, 2017 by Katherine

An Ambulance heading up Ryan Road toward the Comox Valley Hospital

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A cold morning in Courtenay

Posted on December 7, 2017 by Katherine

A cold morning looking down Ryan Road into Courtenay and Cumberland. A bit of fog and wood smoke, but the view of the Comox Glacier is pretty good.

Posted in Uncategorized | Tagged Comox Glacier, Comox Valley, Courtenay, Cumberland, fall, fog, Ryan Road, Uncategorized, wood smoke | Leave a comment

Mt Washington – snow comes early

Posted on November 10, 2017 by Katherine

Snow is coming early on Mt Washington – much needed snow that might be an indication of a great ski and tubing season.

Posted in mountains, Mt Washington, nature, snow | Tagged Comox Valley, fall, mountain, Mt Washington, nature, ski lift, ski run, snow, Vancouver Island | Leave a comment

Comox Lake Logging Road bridge

Posted on November 2, 2017 by Katherine

A fall scene at the Comox Lake Logging Road bridge Red, yellow and orange leaves – a spectacular fall day at Comox Lake. The Comox Lake Recreation Area provides access to multi-use trails along the Puntledge River, and some great … Continue reading →