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The train don’t run here anymore…

Posted on August 9, 2016 by Katherine

The pictures in this series speak for themselves – no further comment is necessary when viewing where the Esquimalt and Nanaimo Railway once operated the Dayliner passenger  service between Courtenay and Victoria.

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The train don’t run here anymore…

Posted on August 8, 2016 by Katherine

The pictures in this series speak for themselves – no further comment is necessary when viewing where the Esquimalt and Nanaimo Railway once operated the Dayliner passenger  service between Courtenay and Victoria, under the umbrella of the CPR, VIA,  and … Continue reading →

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The abandoned camp – the bright series

Posted on July 17, 2016 by Katherine

The abandoned camp – Comox What I thought was an abandoned camp was actually CAMPA, with the signs missing the trailing “A”. Ray Mcglashan founded the Courtenay Academy Of Music And Performing Arts Ltd (CAMPA) in 1972.

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The abandoned camp – the dark series

Posted on July 17, 2016 by Katherine

The abandoned camp – Comox What I thought was an abandoned camp was actually CAMPA, with the signs missing the trailing “A”. Ray Mcglashan founded the Courtenay Academy Of Music And Performing Arts Ltd (CAMPA) in 1972.

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McLoughlin Point

Posted on July 13, 2016 by Katherine

Looking toward James Bay, Esquimalt, and downtown Victoria Adjacent to Work Point in Esquimalt, McLoughlin Point is a relatively unknown area, largely due to it’s military and industrial heritage. The point is surrounded by DND property, and until fairly recently, … Continue reading →

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Ottawa – Snowbird 5

Posted on June 23, 2016 by Katherine

RCAF CT-114 Tutor 114155, ex Snowbird 5 at the Canada Aviation and Space Museum

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Canada Aviation and Space Museum

Posted on June 23, 2016 by Katherine

Avro CF-105 Arrow at the Canada Aviation and Space Museum, Ottawa The image above is linked to a photo album

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The Royston Wrecks

Posted on June 2, 2016 by Katherine

The Royston Wrecks are the remnants of 14 (possibly 15) old ships that were once used as a breakwater to protect the log booming grounds of Comox Harbour. In the first half of the 20th century the Comox Valley had … Continue reading →

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Cassidy Inn and Pub

Posted on June 2, 2016 by Katherine

The run down and condemned Cassidy Inn – May 2016 While the exact age of the Cassidu Inn is uncertain and The Nanaimo Regional District estimates that it was built before 1910, it is certain that the building was used … Continue reading →

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Victoria – Chinatown mural

Posted on May 19, 2016 by Katherine

Victoria – Wall murals on Fisgard Street in Chinatown

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