Category Archives: art

Ottawa River

Posted on May 12, 2017 by Katherine

Rideau Canal locks 1, 2, and 3 descending to the Ottawa River, and the Alexandra Bridge crossing into Gatineau, Quebec Related Posts:Ottawa River – a winter dayOttawa – Across the riverOttawa River – a winter rest for cruise shipsC-ILRP

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Reconciliation, The Peacekeeping Monument

Posted on May 12, 2017 by Katherine

Reconciliation, The Peacekeeping Monument – Ottawa Related Posts:Ottawa – Reconciliation: The Peacekeeping MonumentReconciliation, The Peacekeeping MonumentReconciliation, The Peacekeeping MonumentA local mystery – to me

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Ottawa – Astrolabe Theatre

Posted on May 11, 2017 by Katherine

The Astrolabe Theatre at Nepean Point overlooks the Ottawa River and Parliament Hill Related Posts:Reflections of OttawaOttawa – Parliament BuildingsOttawa River – a winter rest for cruise shipsOttawa River – a winter day

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Ottawa – Samuel de Champlain

Posted on May 11, 2017 by Katherine

Statue of Samuel de Champlain at Napean Point, Ottawa Related Posts:Ottawa – Astrolabe TheatreOttawa – Joseph Eugène Bruno GuiguesOttawa River – a winter rest for cruise shipsOttawa River – a winter day

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K’ómoks First Nation big house

Posted on November 18, 2016 by Katherine

K’ómoks First Nation big house Related Posts:Comox Road – K’ómoks First NationTotem Poles – K’ómoks First NationTotem Pole – K’omoks First NationK’ómoks First Nation

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Swartz Bay Killer Whale

Posted on November 7, 2016 by Katherine

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. Related Posts:Orcas in the passBC Ferries … Continue reading →

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Snuneymuxw First Nation totems

Posted on October 21, 2016 by Katherine

Snuneymuxw First Nation totem – Nanaimo Related Posts:Snuneymuxw First Nation totemsSnuneymuxw First Nation totemsSnuneymuxw First Nation totemsSnuneymuxw First Nation totems

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Nanaimo – the big salmon

Posted on October 19, 2016 by Katherine

Salmon carving at the Brechin Boat Ramp, Nanaimo The salmon is a chainsaw carving in yellow cedar, created in 1987 by Peter Ryan. Related Posts:Salmon buffet – Quinsam HatcherySalmon – after the runTransformations on the ShoreTransformations on the Shore

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Snuneymuxw First Nation totems

Posted on October 6, 2016 by Katherine

Snuneymuxw First Nation totem – Nanaimo Related Posts:Snuneymuxw First Nation totemsSnuneymuxw First Nation totemsSnuneymuxw First Nation totemsSnuneymuxw First Nation totems

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Snuneymuxw First Nation totems

Posted on October 5, 2016 by Katherine

Snuneymuxw First Nation totem – Nanaimo Related Posts:Snuneymuxw First Nation totemsSnuneymuxw First Nation totemsSnuneymuxw First Nation totemsSnuneymuxw First Nation cemetery

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