Tag Archives: Swartz Bay

Swartz Bay Killer Whale

Killer Whale at the BC Ferries terminal in Swartz Bay Although there are many similar pieces of work in Victoria and Vancouver, you don’t hear much about them anymore, or why they were created.

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BC Ferries – Gulf Island departure

A Gulf Island departure from Swartz Bay

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Seaspan Swartz Bay

The Seaspan intermodal terminal in Swartz Bay

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YFB 318

Auxiliary Fleet Vessel YFB 318 in Swartz Bay Built in 1955 at Mercer’s Ltd., New Westminster (Star Shipyard), YFB 318 was used to perform ferry duties as a “Blue Boat” in Esquimalt Harbour until she was removed from service in … Continue reading

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A coastal moment – Swartz Bay

A coastal moment in Swartz Bay

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BC Ferries – Spirit of British Columbia

BC Ferries Spirit of British Columbia heading Swartz Bay

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BC Ferries – Spirit of Vancouver Island

Spirit of Vancouver Island at the BC Ferries terminal in Swartz Bay

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BC Ferries – Queen of Cumberland

BC Ferries Queen of Cumberland heading into Swartz Bay

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BC Ferries – Mayne Queen

BC Ferries Mayne Queen heading into Swartz Bay

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BC Ferries Swartz Bay

A stormy day at the BC Ferries terminal in Swartz Bay

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