Tag Archives: nature

Beach crabs

Posted on July 28, 2014 by Katherine

A low tide at Air Force Beach near CFB Comox is an ideal time to go searching for crabs – we’re using tongs to gently grab the crabs without getting oil from our hands on them – and to keep … Continue reading →

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Strathcona Flowers

Posted on July 20, 2014 by Katherine

Flowers at Strathcona Provincial Park [fbalbum url=”https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.258471530943232.1073742013.123247217798998&type=3″ size=”187″] images also in a standalone album…

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Fleming Beach – rock climbing

Posted on July 19, 2014 by Katherine

Esquimalt’s Fleming Beach at Macaulay Point is a popular spot for a bit of urban rock climbing practice

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Geese and goslings

Posted on July 19, 2014 by Katherine

Geese and goslings at Harling Point, Victoria

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Victoria – Chinese Cemetery

Posted on July 16, 2014 by Katherine

In 1903 the Chinese Consolidated Benevolent Association purchased 3.5 acres of land at Harling Point and established the Chinese Cemetery. The cemetery was traditionally  used as a temporary repose before final interment in China, a pattern which reflected the desires … Continue reading →

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Harling Point

Posted on July 16, 2014 by Katherine

A view of the Olympics and Juan de Fuca Strait at Harling Point, Oak Bay.

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Yellow

Posted on July 16, 2014 by Katherine

Yellow flowers in the fields at Macaulay Point Park

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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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The cookout.

Posted on July 12, 2014 by Katherine

Kin Beach Class B Provincial Park Once a common feature at Provincial Parks, the cook shelter is rapidly being replaced by portable barbeques and is fading into history, Stone fireplaces, sinks to do the dishes, and sturdy picnic tables that … Continue reading →

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The beach.

Posted on July 12, 2014 by Katherine

The beach I love the beach, I love the ocean, I love the wind and the waves as they batter me. I love the power of nature.

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