Tag Archives: Newcastle Island

Nanaimo from above

Posted on February 28, 2018 by Katherine

Looking down on Nanaimo from my lofty vantage point Previously I had been across the harbour and up the hill above Vancouver Island University, looking down on Nanaimo from a lofty vantage point, shooting the view on a snowy day. … Continue reading →

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Newcastle Island and Protection Island

Posted on February 21, 2018 by Katherine

A view of the Coast Mountains across Georgia Strait from Nanaimo Harbour, Mark Bay, and Newcastle Island and Protection Island. The bulk carrier Sophiana is at anchor, and one of the BC Ferries is heading to Horseshoe Bay. Just another … Continue reading →

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Nanaimo views – Coast Mountains

Posted on February 20, 2018 by Katherine

Nanaimo on a clear winter day, looking over Newcastle Island, across Georgia Strait toward the Sunshine Coast and the Coast Mountains.

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CCGS Neocaligus

Posted on June 30, 2017 by Katherine

CCGS Neocaligus at W.E. Mills Landing, Nanaimo Neocaligus and Seaspan Greg with Newcastle and Protection Islands in the background

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Nanaimo Marina

Posted on June 29, 2017 by Katherine

The Nanaimo Marina overlooking Newcastle and Protection Islands

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Amis Ace

Posted on May 8, 2017 by Katherine

Amis Ace in the Nanaimo Anchorage If you know Nanaimo you will be able to figure out where I was when I shot this image of the bulk carrier Amis Ace, and you might know why she is anchored and … Continue reading →