Tag Archives: ocean

Miracle Beach – Blue Heron

Posted on June 7, 2016 by Katherine

A blue heron landing at Miracle Beach Provincial Park The blue heron is the largest heron in Canada. They are grey-blue in colour, with distinctive plume feathers on their head and breast. Herons are a fishing bird, preferring shallow intertidal … Continue reading →

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Comox Harbour

Posted on June 5, 2016 by Katherine

Comox Marina viewed from the grounds of Filberg Park HMCS Quadra viewed from the grounds of Filberg Park

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Western Voyager

Posted on June 3, 2016 by Katherine

Western Voyager off Nile Creek – between Qualicum Bay and Deep Bay

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C-GVNL

Posted on June 2, 2016 by Katherine

C-GVNL a Harbour Air 1956 Dehavilland DHC-3 float plane in Nanaimo

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C-GUTW

Posted on June 2, 2016 by Katherine

C-GUTW a Harbour Air 1960 Dehavilland DHC-3 float plane in Nanaimo

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The Royston Wrecks

Posted on June 2, 2016 by Katherine

The Royston Wrecks are the remnants of 14 (possibly 15) old ships that were once used as a breakwater to protect the log booming grounds of Comox Harbour. In the first half of the 20th century the Comox Valley had … Continue reading →

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Goose Spit – an ocean view

Posted on June 2, 2016 by Katherine

Goose Spit – looking toward Denman Island

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On the water – Swartz Bay

Posted on June 1, 2016 by Katherine

An ex RCN YAG at Swartz Bay

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On the water – motoring about

Posted on June 1, 2016 by Katherine

Motoring about the Gulf Islands in boats of all sizes

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On the water – under sail

Posted on June 1, 2016 by Katherine

Sailing around the southern Gulf Islands

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