Tag Archives: Strathcona

Strathcona – Whiskey Jacks

Posted on July 31, 2014 by Katherine

Whiskey Jacks at Strathcona Provincial Park – these birds have a well deserved reputation for begging food from people. The whiskey jack (Perisoreus canadensis), also grey jay, or Canada jay, is a member of the crow and jay family.  

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Strathcona Flowers

Posted on July 20, 2014 by Katherine

Flowers at Strathcona Provincial Park [fbalbum url=”https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.258471530943232.1073742013.123247217798998&type=3″ size=”187″] images also in a standalone album…

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GCWU

Posted on July 20, 2014 by Katherine

A West Coast Helicopters Aerospatiale AS 350 B-2 supporting Search and Rescue operations for Sylvia Apps in the backcountry area of Strathcona Provincial Park.

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C-GTNU

Posted on July 20, 2014 by Katherine

The Aerospatiale AS 350 Écureuil (Squirrel) is a single-engine six seat intermediate utility helicopter produced by Aerospatiale (Eurocopter). The AS350 is marketed in North America as the AStar. Grizzly Helicopters Ltd Aerospatiale AS 350 B-2 in Strathcona Provincial Park The … Continue reading →

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Classic cars at Mount Washington

Posted on July 14, 2014 by Katherine

  A few classic cars at Mount Washington – Sunday 14 July 2014

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Cops For Cancer – Mount Washington

Posted on July 14, 2014 by Katherine

Vancouver Island Cops For Cancer team at Mount Washington after beating the Strathcona Parkway. The road rises almost 5000 feet over 18 kilometres from Highway 19 – that’s an impressive ride for anyone.

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Forbidden Plateau

Posted on June 19, 2014 by Katherine

Once a thriving ski hill, Forbidden Plateau is now  used for hiking, camping, and cycling. [fbalbum url=”https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.253309041459481.1073742004.123247217798998&type=1″ size=”187″]

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A window on nature

Posted on May 31, 2014 by Katherine

Mt Washington – 30 May

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