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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Cape Mudge lighthouse

Posted on January 5, 2015 by Katherine

Located at the southern tip of Quadra Island, Cape Mudge Lighthouse marks the southern entrance to Discovery Passage. The lighthouse is equipped with an automated weather-observing system and a solar-powered light, horn and videograph fog sensor A few miles north … Continue reading →

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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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Puntledge Recreation Area – Supply Creek

Posted on January 1, 2015 by Katherine

Supply Creek crossing the Bear Bait trail in the Puntledge Recreation Area And a little section of the trail that was almost completely washed out…

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French Creek – The old house

Posted on December 31, 2014 by Katherine

A rather whimsical and artistic house at French Creek – it’s seen better days and would appear to be abandoned, or perhaps no longer wanted and neglected and waiting for the right price to sell it… [fbalbum url=”https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.285109451612773.1073742082.123247217798998&type=3″ size=”187″]

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French Creek – High and dry

Posted on December 31, 2014 by Katherine

A once loved wooden boat sitting high and dry at French Creek – it’s beautiful, yet so sad…

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Filberg in the fall

Posted on December 24, 2014 by Katherine

The grounds of Filberg Lodge on a beautiful fall day Looking toward Goose Spit from the shoreline at Filberg

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