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Skeena Queen and Quinitsa
Skeena Queen and Quinitsa at the BC Ferries terminal in Fulford Harbour
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Tagged BC Ferries, Gulf Islands, ocean, Quinitsa, Salt Spring Island, ships, Skeena Queen
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The way it was – Burgoyne Bay
This barrel-roof shed was built (between 1900 and 1910) by Richard Maxwell on his farm near Burgoyne Bay. The shed was built for storage of larger farm equipment and has two, large access doors on the roadside of the building. … Continue reading
Posted in buildings, farms, Gulf Islands, history, Salt Spring
Tagged buildings, Burgoyne Bay, farming, farms, Gulf Islands, history, Provincial Park, Richard Maxwell, Salt Spring Island
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The way it was – Burgoyne Bay
Built by Richard Maxwell on his farm in 1901, this root cellar is one of the historic farm buildings in Burgoyne Bay Provincial Park.
Posted in buildings, farms, Gulf Islands, history, Provincial Park, Salt Spring
Tagged buildings, Burgoyne Bay, farming, farms, Gulf Islands, history, Provincial Park, Richard Maxwell, Salt Spring Island
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From the top – Mt Maxwell
The view from Mt Maxwell Provincial Park It was a cloudy day when I visited Mt Maxwell Provincial Park, the sort of day that is usually, but not always, good for shooting time-lapse video. This was one of those not … Continue reading
Posted in clouds, Gulf Islands, ocean, Provincial Park, Salt Spring, summer, video
Tagged clouds, Gulf Islands, Mt Maxwell, ocean, rain, Salt Spring Island, scenery, summer, time lapse, views
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St Paul’s Roman Catholic Church
St Paul’s Roman Catholic Church, Fulford Harbour, Saltspring Salt Spring Island’s oldest church was founded in 1878 by Father Donckele, the first Roman Catholic missionary to the Gulf islands. Erected between 1880 and 1885 by members of the community, the … Continue reading
MV Quinitsa
MV Quinitsa at the BC Ferries terminal in Fulford Harbour, Saltspring
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Tagged Fulford Harbour, Gulf Islands, marina, ocean, Quinitsa, Salt Spring Island, Saltspring, ships
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MV Quinitsa
MV Quinitsa at the BC Ferries terminal in Fulford Harbour, Saltspring
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Tagged Fulford Harbour, Gulf Islands, marina, ocean, Salt Spring Island, saltspring Quinitsa, ships
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Right in front of us…
This yacht from the United States of America was the privileged or stand-on vessel so Skeena Queen was required to let it pass in front of her. At the same time, there is some common sense here that should dictate … Continue reading
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Tagged BC Ferries, boats, ferry terminal, Gulf Islands, ocean, ships, Skeena Queen, Tsawwassen
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Seahorse – ex Candoto (YTB 377)
Seahorse in Ganges Harbour Candoto (YTB-377) served in a noncommissioned status in the 14th Naval District, the Mariana Islands, and the Marshall Islands during World War II. Built: 1944 Builder: Gulfport Machine And Welding, Port Arthur, Tx Gross Tonnage: 174.49 … Continue reading
Posted in Gulf Islands, Salt Spring, ships, tugs
Tagged Ganges Harbour, Gulf Islands, marina, ocean, Salt Spring Island, ships, tug, tug boat
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