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Chrome Island light

Posted on April 9, 2015 by Katherine

Chrome Island light with Denman Island in the background

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Cape Mudge lighthouse

Posted on January 5, 2015 by Katherine

Located at the southern tip of Quadra Island, Cape Mudge Lighthouse marks the southern entrance to Discovery Passage.  The lighthouse is equipped with an automated weather-observing system and a solar-powered light, horn and videograph fog sensor A few miles north … Continue reading →

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Denman – Boyle Point

Posted on November 12, 2014 by Katherine

  Boyle Point is a small day-use park located on the southern point of Denman Island – it offers some amazing views of Baynes Sound, Georgia Strait, and the Chrome Island Lighthouse. Chrome Island from the water, courtesy of the … Continue reading →

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Amphrite Point

Posted on September 25, 2014 by Katherine

Amphitrite Lighthouse is located on the western edge of Amphitrite Point which was named for the naval warship the HMS Amphitrite in 1859 by Captian George H. Richards of the Royal Navy. In 1906 a wooden lighthouse was built on … Continue reading →

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Amphitrite Point

Posted on August 6, 2014 by Katherine

Another beautiful day in Ucluelet – at least it is to me as I love stormy days, What better place to safely enjoy the waves than Amphitrite Point? Of course, the rain and wind and waves do present a bit … Continue reading →

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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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Amphitrite Point Lighthouse

Posted on August 5, 2014 by Katherine

Named for the naval warship the HMS Amphitrite in 1859 by Captian George H. Richards of the Royal Navy, Amphitrite Lighthouse is located on the western edge of Amphitrite Point, at the northern edge of Barkley Sound. In 1906 a … Continue reading →

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