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Quadra – Discovery Islands

Posted on January 6, 2015 by Katherine

A bit of nature time at Discovery Lodge near Surge Narrows, between Maurelle Island and Quadra Island. This is a really cool place – off the grid and in touch with nature. I’ll return here in the spring for a … Continue reading →

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BC Ferries Campbell River

Posted on January 5, 2015 by Katherine

An early morning trip across Discovery Passage to Quathiaski Cove on Quadra starts with a visit to BC Ferries Campbell River terminal – and a short wait to board the Powell River Queen. A bit of rain mixed with light … Continue reading →

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Duncan Scott

Posted on January 4, 2015 by Katherine

Duncan Scott at Cape Mudge Boatworks, Quadra Duncan Scott has quite the history of owners: 1930-1933 owned by The Superintendent General of Indian Affairs. 1937-1949 owned by The Minister of Mines and Resources. 1958-1961 owned by The Minister of Citizenship … Continue reading →

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MV Tachek

Posted on January 4, 2015 by Katherine

Texada Queen launching day The Tachek was built in 1969 as the Texada Queen, and was renamed to Tachek in 1977. Texada Queen in BC MoT colours She was 0perated by the  British Columbia Ministry of Transportation from 1969–1985, and … Continue reading →

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Heriot Bay – MV Tachek

Posted on January 4, 2015 by Katherine

MV Tachek in Heriot Bay

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Juan Francisco de la Bodega y Quadra

Posted on July 9, 2014 by Katherine

  Juan Francisco de la Bodega y Quadra – Belleville Street, Victoria. Just who is Juan Francisco de la Bodega y Quadra? Good question. In 1792, the Spanish explorer Bodega wrote in his journal: I have therefore named this land…The … Continue reading →

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