Category Archives: james bay

Cuddly critters

Posted on Monday May 11, 2009 by anny

This little fellow was dashing along the rocks at Ogden Point Breakwater on Saturday. Mustela vison evagor Hall is the subspecies of American mink native to Vancouver Island, according to Ian McTaggart-Cowan and Charles J. Guiguet’s classic BC Provincial Museum-published … Continue reading →

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People and Things at the Breakwater

Posted on Wednesday March 4, 2009 by Valentin Schaefer

The kilometre-long breakwater is a place people go to relax, explore, take in nature or to reconnect with themselves. The lighthouse at the end of the breakwater is a popular destination. People often stop to admire the little lamp that … Continue reading →

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Trains and Boats and Planes

Posted on Sunday March 1, 2009 by Valentin Schaefer

Victoria Harbour–including Ogden Point–is a busy place. During the summer season dozens of cruise ships visit, several a week and sometimes three at once. They’re on their way to or from Alaska. The regular vessels, though, are the two pilot … Continue reading →

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