Category Archives: Vanishing Vancouver Island

Vanishing Vancouver Island – Seaspan Nanaimo

Posted on June 7, 2018 by Katherine

When Seaspan Ferries moved out of their Wellcox Rail Yard location in May 2017, operations at the ferry dock and the rail and vehicle loading ramp ceased. It’s the end of major cargo traffic in Nanaimo. Related Posts:Black and white … Continue reading →

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Vanishing Vancouver Island – the Island Highway

Posted on June 2, 2018 by Katherine

Despite being able to travel between Campbell River and Nanaimo while legally driving at 120 kmh on the Inland Island Highway (Highway 19), I often travel on parts of the Island Highway (Highway 19A) – especially between Courtenay and Fanny … Continue reading →

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Vanishing Vancouver Island

Posted on May 4, 2018 by Katherine

Vanishing Vancouver Island – a picnic shelter Related Posts:Vanishing Vancouver IslandVanishing Vancouver IslandVanishing Vancouver Island – Cowichan BayVanishing Vancouver Island

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Black Creek Barn

Posted on March 29, 2018 by Katherine

A barnyard scene, complete with sheep and ducks Related Posts:Black Creek BarnVanishing Vancouver IslandA. SheepBlack Creek

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Black Creek Barn

Posted on March 29, 2018 by Katherine

A beautiful barn – Highway 19A between Black Creek and Merville Related Posts:Black Creek BarnVanishing Vancouver IslandThe barnA barn – Dove Creek Road

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Vanishing Vancouver Island – Cowichan Bay

Posted on March 9, 2018 by Katherine

Another house that was once a home full of memories being made – Cowichan Bay Related Posts:Vanishing Vancouver IslandCowichan River Estuary – Fall reflectionsVanishing Vancouver IslandCowichan Bay – man and nature

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Vanishing Vancouver Island

Posted on February 21, 2018 by Katherine

Although this is a nice shot of a Helijet Sikorski S-76A transitioning into a ground effect hover at the Nanaimo flight centre, what you can’t see is actually the focus of the image. The Western Forest Products’ sawmill buildings and … Continue reading →

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Elk Falls Mill pipeline

Posted on February 15, 2018 by Katherine

I’ve been fortunate to have been able to get a look at the wood stave low-pressure sections of the penstock pipelines for the Puntledge and John Hart power stations, the old Victoria water supply pipeline, and this little wood stave … Continue reading →

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Comox Valley Barn

Posted on February 6, 2018 by Katherine

Just a barn near Merville, on a rainy winter day. Related Posts:Comox Valley BarnComox Valley – a nice barnThe barnA barn in a field

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Comox Valley Barn

Posted on February 6, 2018 by Katherine

Just a barn near Merville Related Posts:Comox Valley BarnComox Valley – a nice barnThe barnA barn in a field

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