Tag Archives: Gulf Islands

Comox Estuary – Rainbows and birds

Posted on November 5, 2014 by Katherine

Rainbows and birds are often a matter of being in the right place at the right time, and looking in the right direction. This fall day at the Comox Estuary was perfect for viewing rainbows and birds.

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Comox Estuary

Posted on November 5, 2014 by Katherine

The Comox Estuary – above looking toward Denman Island, and below, toward the Comox Marina, Goose Spit and HMCS Quadra

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I was had a bit of time on my hands while waiting for the ferry to Denman Island, so I walked around the Buckley Bay ferry terminal and shot a few images – including one of this old concrete ramp … Continue reading →

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Hornby Clouds

Posted on October 6, 2014 by Katherine

Looking across to Lambert Channel to Hornby Island from Denman Island – a beautiful view from Fillongley Provincial Park

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BC Ferries – MV Quinsam

Posted on September 17, 2014 by Katherine

MV Quinsam was originally part of the Ministry of Transportation and Highways’ (MoT) saltwater ferry fleet until 1985, when the MoT’s saltwater ferries, including Quinsam, were transferred to BC Ferries. Quinsam replaced the smaller 50 car MV Quinitsa on the … Continue reading →

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Two beaches

Posted on July 13, 2014 by Katherine

Two sections of beach that look quite alike each other, and are in many ways representative of cobble beaches on the east coast of Vancouver Island along Georgia Strait. Above, looking toward Singing Sands and Little River – Texada is … Continue reading →

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A bit of Baynes Sound

Posted on June 24, 2014 by Katherine

I stopped at one of the many view points on Highway 19A and took the time to take a look at Denman across Baynes Sound near Buckley Bay.

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BC Ferries – Buckley Bay

Posted on May 29, 2014 by Katherine

The BC Ferries terminal at Buckley Bay will soon be a centre of activity as new facilities are installed for the operation of a cable ferry that will replace the MV Quinitsa.

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Crofton – a rainy day

Posted on May 21, 2014 by Katherine

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