Tag Archives: Royston

Gartley Point Hatchery

Posted on August 31, 2016 by Katherine

Emerald Sea Farms Ltd’s  Gartley Point Hatchery produces geoduck seed for King Clam Geoduck. In the fall of 2010 the hatchery successfully planted its first crop of geoduck seed in coastal BC waters. Geoduck clams are the largest burrowing clam … Continue reading →

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Mussels

Posted on July 14, 2016 by Katherine

Mussels at the beach – Royston

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Royston

Posted on July 14, 2016 by Katherine

A fishing boat transiting Baynes Sound between Royston and Sandy Island

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Sailing on the strait

Posted on July 14, 2016 by Katherine

The beaches at Royston were a perfect spot to watch a sailboat transiting Baynes Sound

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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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Birds at the beach

Posted on March 7, 2016 by Katherine

Birds enjoying the waves near Royston

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Royston Wrecks

Posted on October 31, 2015 by Katherine

A quick stop at the Royston Wrecks

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Searching for salmon

Posted on October 31, 2015 by Katherine

Lines – tide, birds and fishing… With the salmon running, people are out fishing rivers and the ocean, trying to catch a tasty salmon. It’s not my idea of fun to stand in the ocean while fishing – I’d rather … Continue reading →

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Royston – clams

Posted on October 10, 2015 by Katherine

Harvesting clams in Royston – south of Courtenay

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Royston

Posted on June 13, 2015 by Katherine

A bit of time well spent, enjoying a spring low tide on the beach at Royston. There’s a lot of history in this area, mostly involving coal, logging and fisheries – while some of what we have done in the … Continue reading →

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