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Shack Island

Shack Island – a proper little island Fisherman  started living on Shack Island in the early 1930’s , rowing into Nanaimo to sell their catch. Descendants of the original shack owners use these buildings mostly on summer weekends. Owners can … Continue reading

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BC Ferries – Salish Raven

Salish Raven at BC Ferries Swartz Bay terminal

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Jordan River – birds on the beach

Gulls on the shore of Juan de Fuca Strait on a windy day in Jordan River, British Columbia.

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Mayne Island – Georgina Point

Smoke from the over 145 forest fires burning in British Columbia spread to much of inland and coastal areas, including here on Mayne Island. These two images show the difference that the wind direction made – they were shot a … Continue reading

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Mayne Island – Georgina Point

Georgina Point Light on Mayne Island The Georgina Point Light marks the entrance to Active Pass, a heavily traveled route leading to the Southern Gulf Island and Swartz Bay on Vancouver Island. As with many of my videos, this one … Continue reading

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Mayne Island – a smoked filled Active Pass

Looking across Active Pass from Miners Bay on Mayne Island toward Galiano Island as one of the BC Ferries heads toward Vancouver. The smoke from the forest fires burning in British Columbia interior was pretty nasty.

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Mayne Island – a smoke filled day

Looking across Active Pass from Georgina Point on Mayne Island to Galiano Island. The smoke from the forest fires burning in British Columbia interior was pretty nasty.

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Muir Creek – the birds

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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Jordan River waves

Waves at Jordan River on a foggy coastal day Jordan River is a popular recreation area, located on Highway 14 between Sooke and Port Renfrew. and a time lapse segment…

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China Beach waves

Waves at China Beach Provincial Park

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