Tag Archives: Georgia Strait

A west coast winter

Posted on August 6, 2014 by Katherine

We do have a winter on the west coast, although on most parts of Vancouver Island it’s more of a season than a type of weather – especially this year where even the mountains have had little snow. I spent … Continue reading →

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Baynes Sound – the boats

Posted on August 6, 2014 by Katherine

Fishing is not easy on people, equipment, or boats – on the other hand it provides many opportunities for employment, and photography. Fishing is an important part of the west coast economy and it has played a huge part in … Continue reading →

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Baynes Sound – the birds

Posted on August 6, 2014 by Katherine

These cheeky and brazen Sea Gulls paid little attention to me – they were more interested in grabbing an easy meal from the leftovers that Baynes Sound Oysters was providing. I don’t Sea Gulls – they are nature’s scavengers and … Continue reading →

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Newcastle Marina

Posted on August 6, 2014 by Katherine

Reflections of the past, and of boats, at the Newcastle Marina in Nanaimo. [fbalbum url=”https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.228083340648718.1073741895.123247217798998&type=1″ size=”186″]

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Georgina Point lighthouse

Posted on August 6, 2014 by Katherine

The Active Pass Light Station lighthouse Georgina Point on the northern tip of Mayne Island marks the entrance to Active Pass. Part of the Gulf Islands National Park Reserve, Georgina Point is located between Maude Bay and Oyster Bay. The … Continue reading →

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Queen of Burnaby

Posted on August 6, 2014 by Katherine

The Queen of Burnaby crossing Georgia Strait from Powell River as she heads into the BC Ferries terminal at Little River, near Comox on Vancouver Island. I never tire of these beautiful ships…

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Sand Dollars

Posted on August 5, 2014 by Katherine

I remember sand dollars being all over the beach when I was young, so I was a bit saddened to only see a few when I visited Rathrevor Provincial Park in the late summer. It was much the same at … Continue reading →

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15 Seconds at Kitty Coleman

Posted on August 5, 2014 by Katherine

A picture might be worth a thousand words, but sometimes 15 seconds of video tells the story in a manner that words just could not come close to. A set of still images and video clips from an afternoon at … Continue reading →

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At the beach

Posted on July 28, 2014 by Katherine

Low tide at Air Force Beach on a beautiful summer day

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Beach crabs

Posted on July 28, 2014 by Katherine

A low tide at Air Force Beach near CFB Comox is an ideal time to go searching for crabs – we’re using tongs to gently grab the crabs without getting oil from our hands on them – and to keep … Continue reading →

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