Tag Archives: Juan de Fuca Strait

One of eleven – Jordan River

Posted on August 25, 2017 by Katherine

One of eleven – Jordan River There were eleven houses in Jordan River, all located in a tsunami inundation zone, and in the middle of the flood plain if BC Hydro’s Bear Creek dam were to fail. BC Hydro offered … Continue reading →

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Jordan River Surf Shack

Posted on August 24, 2017 by Katherine

The Surf Shack is an iconic Jordan River structure, and one of the last still standing in Jordan River. The majority of the buildings have been torn down due to concerns that the Jordan River hydro dam will fail during … Continue reading →

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Muir Creek – the birds

Posted on August 23, 2017 by Katherine

Located off Highway 14 between Sooke and Jordan River, Muir Creek opens onto Orveas Bay on Juan de Fuca Strait. It’s a great place to watch birds and to search for fossils that are exposed at low tide.

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China Beach waves

Posted on August 22, 2017 by Katherine

  A slow motion video of a wave hitting the beach at China Beach Provincial Park

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Clover Point seagulls

Posted on February 10, 2017 by Katherine

Seagulls at Clover Point

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Botanical Beach

Posted on November 25, 2016 by Katherine

A beachcombing treasure at Botanical Beach Provincial Park

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Botanical Beach

Posted on November 25, 2016 by Katherine

Low tide at Botanical Beach Provincial Park

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Botanical Beach

Posted on November 25, 2016 by Katherine

Botanical Beach Provincial Park

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Dallas Road views – Ogden Point breakwater

Posted on July 18, 2016 by Katherine

The Ogden Point breakwater viewed from the Dallas Road seawall in James Bay

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Victoria – Beacon Hill Loop

Posted on December 5, 2014 by Katherine

Looking toward Dallas Road and Juan de Fuca Strait from Circle Drive at the highest point in Beacon Hill Park

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