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Fundy First

The fishing boat Fundy First in Chute Cove, on the Bay of Fundy

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Port Lorne Wharf

Port Lorne wharf The Port Lorne wharf was the first wharf built on the Bay of Fundy in Nova Scotia. In 2014, a mid-January storm caused massive destruction to the wharf . During the storm an 80 foot section of … Continue reading

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A rainy day at the Nanaimo Assembly Wharf

Not everything goes as planned when I shoot video – I wanted video of the bulk carriers Dream Island and Seal Island loading BC logs at the Nanaimo Assembly Wharf and birds, and an airplane got in the way. And … Continue reading

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French Creek Marina

Signs of the times at French Creek The boat grid at French Creek is indicative of the lack of money that is spent on the aging marine infrastructure in Canada, and the evolving environmental regulations for the marine industry.

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Comox Marina

Boats and snow coated mountains at the Comox Marina

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Comox – from the water

A bit of downtown Comox as viewed from the water – it’s a pretty little town with a great walkway that provides superb views of the marina, the fishing boats, and the Comox Glacier.

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Kelsey Bay wharf

The end of the road – the wharf in Kelsey Bay This is one of the most beautiful spots on Vancouver Island, with amazing views of Johnstone Strait, Hardwicke Island and Helmcken Island, While the area is facing struggles due … Continue reading

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Cortes – a seagull

A seagull enjoying the day at Mansons Landing Provincial Park on Cortes Island

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Squirrel Cove – wrecks and ruins

Squirrel Cove – wrecks and ruins, both abandoned and left to decay The industrial history of British Columbia’s coast has left scars on the landscape,and a vast assortment of junk and debris including the remains of old docks, cars and … Continue reading

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Under the boat

Mansons Landing – Cortes Island High on the list of things the one can not stop, we find the tide, and marine growth on the bottom of sailboats. The tide can be used to advantage, as shown above where the … Continue reading

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