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Cape Mudge government wharf

Posted on January 4, 2015 by Katherine

Cape Mudge government wharf –  Discovery Passage  In 1792 Captain George Vancouver landed at the village of Tsa-Kwa-Luten which, at that time, was inhabited by Coast Salish people. It was near present day Cape Mudge village that the first contact … Continue reading →

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M/V Bowen Queen

Posted on August 5, 2014 by Katherine

The M/V Bowen Queen is one of three Powell River Class ferries built to operate on the new minor routes acquired by BC Ferries in the early 1960’s. The Bowen Queen, Mayne Queen and the Powell River Queen were built … Continue reading →

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