Tag Archives: Courtenay

Trumpeters in the valley

Posted on August 6, 2014 by Katherine

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? 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. I wish schools were all this … Continue reading →

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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 … Continue reading →

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Tin Town Thoughts

Posted on August 6, 2014 by Katherine

Some inspiration from Tin Town – Courtenay, BC.   [fbalbum url=”https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.228842333906152.1073741905.123247217798998&type=1″ size=”187″]

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Stotan Falls

Posted on August 5, 2014 by Katherine

A few moments at Stotan Falls, on the Puntledge River – such a beautiful spot.

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Stotan Falls

Posted on August 5, 2014 by Katherine

Stotan Falls on the Puntledge River, looking downstream from the Duncan Bay Main bridge.

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The little town with murals

Posted on August 5, 2014 by Katherine

While Chemainus to the south is well known for it’s numerous murals, tiny little Courtenay has it’s fair share of them as well…

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Nymph Falls

Posted on August 5, 2014 by Katherine

I was in the Puntledge – Black Creek area so I decided to take a quick stop at Nymph Falls Nature Park. The trail from the parking lot to the falls is about 1.2km round trip, however, there are many … Continue reading →

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The Elasmosaur at YQQ

Posted on August 5, 2014 by Katherine

Okay – this is majorly geeky, so fairly warned, right? Canadian Forces Base Comox is primarily operated as an air force base by the Royal Canadian Air Force and is one of two bases in the country using the CP-140 … Continue reading →

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Courtenay – 44th Annual Market Day

Posted on July 31, 2014 by Katherine

5th Street in Courtenay during the 44th Annual Market Day Samba Du Soleil Mountainaire Avian Rescue Society

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