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Victoria – totem poles

Posted on June 23, 2014 by Katherine

Totem poles in the James Bay area of Victoria

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Dallas Road – as it was

Posted on June 23, 2014 by Katherine

The view of the ocean, ships, beaches and mountains are what grab the attention of most people when they drive or walk along Dallas Road near Ogden Point – the green concrete railing along the top of the sea wall … Continue reading →

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The barn

Posted on June 20, 2014 by Katherine

A beautiful barn with Mount Arrowsmith in the background

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Forbidden Plateau

Posted on June 19, 2014 by Katherine

Once a thriving ski hill, Forbidden Plateau is now  used for hiking, camping, and cycling. [fbalbum url=”https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.253309041459481.1073742004.123247217798998&type=1″ size=”187″]

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Steamship Terminal building

Posted on June 15, 2014 by Katherine

  The Canadian Pacific Railway Steamship Terminal building on Victoria’s Inner Harbour was designed by architect Francis Rattenbury, with assistance from Percy James, and built in 1924. For over 50 years, the Canadian Pacific liners Empress of India, Empress of … Continue reading →

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Comox Lake

Posted on June 15, 2014 by Katherine

  Comox Lake with the Comox Glacier in the background. Besides being the reservoir for the Courtenay and Comox water supply, Comox Lake is also the water supply for the BC Hydro Puntledge Generation Station. The lake was at one … Continue reading →

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Players cigarette tin

Posted on June 15, 2014 by Katherine

Still life – Players Navy Cut cigarette tin

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Stand on guard for thee

Posted on May 9, 2014 by Katherine

Comox Air Museum

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CP-107 Canadair Argus

Posted on May 9, 2014 by Katherine

CP-107 Canadair Argus Mk II at the Comox Air Museum

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Nanaimo Chinese Cemetery

Posted on May 2, 2014 by Katherine

Built in 1924, the Nanaimo Chinese Cemetery is a rare link to the heritage of Nanaimo’s Chinese community. The Chinese came to Nanaimo as early as the 1860s to work in the coal mines or to open businesses. Initially, the … Continue reading →

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