Tag Archives: Vancouver Island

Low tide at Union Bay

Posted on August 5, 2014 by Katherine

I remember driving past Union Bay when I was very young, then later as a young adult, and just yesterday as a not so young adult – I finally stopped and poked about for a few minutes at a decent … Continue reading →

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The Elasmosaur at YQQ

Posted on August 5, 2014 by Katherine

Okay – this is majorly geeky, so fairly warned, right? Canadian Forces Base Comox is primarily operated as an air force base by the Royal Canadian Air Force and is one of two bases in the country using the CP-140 … Continue reading →

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RCAF Tofino

Posted on August 5, 2014 by Katherine

Originally opened 1943 as a “Radio Detachment”, RCAF Tofino was part of a chain of radar stations conducting surveillance of the Pacific Coast, primarily due to threat of Japanese incendiary balloons.The RCAF, due to the threat of Japanese incendiary balloons … Continue reading →

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Martin Mars Fire Base

Posted on August 4, 2014 by Katherine

I was looking for the Martin Mars water bombers (flying tankers) on Sproat Lake, and much to my dismay, was suckered by the sign above – it appeared to be indicating that the Fish and Duck Pub was the home … Continue reading →

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Tofino – Beach treasures

Posted on August 4, 2014 by Katherine

Some wonderful beach treasures that I picked up, enjoyed, and, and then replaced for the next person to enjoy. Beach treasures – Chesterman Beach

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Tofino – A beach mystery

Posted on August 4, 2014 by Katherine

I have no idea what this is but there were lots of them on Chesterman Beach near Tofino – they move about by floating on the waves and land on the shore as the tide ebbs. I picked it up … Continue reading →

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Cheeky whiskey jacks

Posted on July 31, 2014 by Katherine

Whiskey jacks will land on your hand looking for a quick meal – it’s not a good idea to feed them, especially food that is not part of their normal and healthy diet that must see them through the winter. … Continue reading →

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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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Courtenay and classic cars

Posted on July 31, 2014 by Katherine

One of the things that I really like about the downtown core of Courtenay is that most of the buildings are exactly the way I remember them from my childhood years. It’s quiet the experience to see the streets lined … Continue reading →

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Mount Washington – Strathcona Parkway

Posted on July 30, 2014 by Katherine

Driving to Mount Washington on the spectacular Strathcona Parkway

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