Category Archives: history

Salish Orca – on the deck

Posted on July 15, 2017 by Katherine

Salish Orca approaching the BC Ferries Westview Terminal in Powell River Related Posts:Salish OrcaSalish OrcaSalish OrcaSalish Orca

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Qualicum College

Posted on July 13, 2017 by Katherine

During the Great Depression, Robert Knight decided to open an independent boarding school in Qualicum Beach. The Qualicum Beach School was founded in September 1935 with nine students. In 1937, the school was relocated to a specially-designed building on 17 … Continue reading →

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An old house

Posted on July 13, 2017 by Katherine

An old house along highway 19A Related Posts:Tofino – the Ice HouseMoving the churchFrench Creek – The old houseThe old house

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Okisollo

Posted on July 6, 2017 by Katherine

Okisollo in Brown’s Bay Colonel Lawson was built by Vancouver Shipyards Limited in 1944 as a workboat for the Canadian Army (Royal Canadian Army Service Corps). During the Second World War she was operated by the Canadian Army Pacific Command … Continue reading →

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CCGS Neocaligus

Posted on June 30, 2017 by Katherine

CCGS Neocaligus at W.E. Mills Landing, Nanaimo Neocaligus and Seaspan Greg with Newcastle and Protection Islands in the background Related Posts:CCGS NeocaligusCCGS NeocaligusSeaspan GregNanaimo Marina

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Nanaimo Marina

Posted on June 29, 2017 by Katherine

The Nanaimo Marina overlooking Newcastle and Protection Islands Related Posts:Newcastle MarinaNanaimo HarbourAn Island viewC-FQGZ and C-GOBC

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Nanaimo

Posted on June 29, 2017 by Katherine

The Cambie – Nanaimo Related Posts:NPA EagleExporterNanaimo TillicumNanaimo Military Museum

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Salish Orca

Posted on June 1, 2017 by Katherine

A look around Coastal Salish – one of the newest ships in the BC Ferries fleet Related Posts:Salish OrcaSalish OrcaSalish OrcaSalish Orca

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Salish Orca

Posted on May 31, 2017 by Katherine

 Salish Orca at the BC Ferries Westview Terminal in Powell River And a guest appearance by MV Tachek heading off to Texada Island Related Posts:Salish OrcaSalish OrcaSalish OrcaSalish Orca

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Salish Orca

Posted on May 29, 2017 by Katherine

Salish Orca at the BC Ferries Terminal in Little River Related Posts:Salish OrcaSalish OrcaSalish OrcaSalish Orca

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