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Orca Whale Watching By Kayak Northern Vancouver Island BC Canada
Orca whale watching off Northern Vancouver Island in British Columbia, Canada by kayak.
A tourist attraction which continues to grow in popularity is orca whale watching, from the south...
Orca Whale Watching By Kayak Northern Vancouver Island BC Canada
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BC Ferries Tri Island Ferry Service Northern Vancouver Island
The Tri-island ferry service by BC Ferries provides transportation of passengers and vehicles between the communities of Port McNeill on northern Vancouver Island, Sointula, and Alert Bay.
An iconic image of the Broughton Strait, the BC Ferries Quadra Queen II plies the waters between...
BC Ferries Tri Island Ferry Service Northern Vancouver Island
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Following The Curve Of Time By Cathy Converse
Cruise the magnificent BC Coastline in the wake of a legendary female figure - M. Wylie Blanchet. Following the Curve of Time is a book written by Cathy Converse.
Muriel Wylie Blanchet‚ better known as "Capi"‚ was a
woman ahead of her time and writer of the...
Following The Curve Of Time By Cathy Converse
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Wildlife Of Vancouver Island British Columbia Canada
Pristine Vancouver Island is a premier destination for wildlife viewing and whale watching in British Columbia, Canada.
Wildlife Of Vancouver Island British Columbia Canada
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Mountain Lion Cougar Behaviour
Exhibiting similar behaviour as a domestic cat, a mountain lion will lay in wait and pounce on its prey.
They are known by many names such as puma, and panther, but the most common names are cougar and...
Mountain Lion Cougar Behaviour
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Town Of Port McNeill Northern Vancouver Island
A prime destination set in the heart of the wilderness, Port McNeill is a small town and hub for Northern Vancouver Island, British Columbia, Canada.
A rustic town set in the wilderness of Northern Vancouver Island and fringed by the Pacific waters...
Town Of Port McNeill Northern Vancouver Island
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Orca Whales Spyhopping Johnstone Strait BC
Two cute northern resident orca whales poke their heads out of the water in Johnstone Strait, BC - a typical trait called spyhopping.
There eyesight is said to be as good above the water as it is under water. Orca Whales will...
Orca Whales Spyhopping Johnstone Strait BC
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Beautiful British Columbia Coastal Scenery Canada
From the shores of Vancouver Island the views of the beautiful mountain and coastal scenery of the British Columbia mainland in Canada are outstanding.
Surreal scenery awaits the visitors to coastal British Columbia in Canada. Beautiful mountain...
Beautiful British Columbia Coastal Scenery Canada
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Boating Vacation In British Columbia Canada
A self guided boating vacation along the Inside Passage is a leisurely way to enjoy the scenery and wildlife British Columbia in Canada has to offer.
Many visitors from around the globe cruise the pristine waters of British Columbia's Inside Passage...
Boating Vacation In British Columbia Canada
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Grizzly Bears Of Knight Inlet British Columbia
A tour to Knight Inlets is the ultimate experience in watching grizzly bears on the coast of British Columbia, Canada.
A few of the best ways to experience the grizzly bears of Knight Inlet is by booking a multi night...
Grizzly Bears Of Knight Inlet British Columbia
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Whale Watching By Sail Boat Vancouver Island
There's nothing quite like the peace of cruising the waters off Vancouver Island by sail boat and hearing the sound of a whale blow and watching it majestically cruise the waters.
A lone male killer whale provides the occupants of a sail boat with the perfect whale watching...
Whale Watching By Sail Boat Vancouver Island
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Victoria British Columbia Vacation Destination
The capital city of British Columbia, Victoria is a destination which offers visitors an array of leisure opportunities whether on vacation or business.
Situated on the southern end of Vancouver Island, Victoria boasts a temperate climate, with an...
Victoria British Columbia Vacation Destination
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Inside Passage Sailing British Columbia Canada
A beautiful sailing destination, the British Columbia, Canada portion of the Inside Passage can sometimes be shrouded in fog during late summer and fall.
Appearing from beneath a veil of fog and heading into Broughton Strait from the Queen Charlotte...
Inside Passage Sailing British Columbia Canada
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Johnstone Strait Sailing Vacation British Columbia
Many coastal communities play host to travellers sailing in Johnstone Strait during a vacation in British Columbia.
The coastal waters of British Columbia are an outstanding sailing destination. Such a diverse...
Johnstone Strait Sailing Vacation British Columbia
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Northern Vancouver Island Artist Community
Each year the artist community on Northern Vancouver Island display their works of art at the annual Arts and Crafts Fair in Telegraph Cove.
Telegraph Cove is a magical setting for the annual Arts and Craft Fair which attracts many artists...
Northern Vancouver Island Artist Community
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Information Cougar Mountain Lion Felis Concolor
A beautiful, graceful cat found mostly in western north America, the Cougar (aka mountain lion and puma) is a solitary animal few people will ever see.
Two outstanding attributes of the cougar is their remarkable agility and ability to ran extremely...
Information Cougar Mountain Lion Felis Concolor
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Picture Of A Mystic Orca Whale
A mystic animal, an orca whale lives in a matriarchal family group which exhibits their own unique dialect and social behaviors.
A magnificent and mystic animal, the Orca whale, which is also known as a killer whale is a...
Picture Of A Mystic Orca Whale
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Vancouver Island Vacation Nimpkish Lake
A vacation destination for locals and tourists, Nimpkish Lake is situated on Vancouver Island surrounded by the rugged beauty of the wildness of the North.
During the summer vacation months, the shores of Nimpkish Lake are abuzz with the sounds of holiday...
Vancouver Island Vacation Nimpkish Lake
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Sunset Dolphins Johnstone Strait BC
A group of pacific white sided dolphins play in Johnstone Strait at sunset just off the coast of Vancouver Island.
They are extremely playful animals but sometimes pacific white sided dolphins can pester larger...
Sunset Dolphins Johnstone Strait BC
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Commerical Fishing Vancouver Island
The use of seiners for commercial salmon fishing off Vancouver Island is less a common practice than gillnetting.
One method of commercial salmon fishing is the use of Seiners, a large net laid out vertically from...
Commerical Fishing Vancouver Island
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Whale Watching Tour From Telegraph Cove
Orca whale watching tour off Vancouver Island from the tiny community of Telegraph Cove in British Columbia.
One of the mainstay industries in Northern Vancouver Island, besides logging, is the tourism...
Whale Watching Tour From Telegraph Cove
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Orca Whale Breach Vancouver Island
The power and beauty of an orca whale is seen as it breaks the water in a breach off Vancouver Island.
The Northern Resident Orca whales, spend most of the summer off the coast of Northern Vancouver...
Orca Whale Breach Vancouver Island
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Dolphin And Whale Watching Tour
One of the attractions for tourists to Northern Vancouver Island is the plentiful wildlife and many tours are offered including for dolphin and whale watching.
During a visit British Columbia, be sure to include a trip to Vancouver Island where you can embark...
Dolphin And Whale Watching Tour
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Pacific White Sided Dolphin
A playful pacific white sided dolphin cruises through the flat waters next to the boat off Northern Vancouver Island, BC, Canada.
Often nicknamed Lags because of the cumbersome scientific name, Pacific White Sided Dolphins are...
Pacific White Sided Dolphin
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BC Logging Industry Vancouver Island
A common sight on the BC coastal waterways are the products of the mainstay industry on Vancouver Island - logging.
From the air, these logs look more like toothpicks, however they are the remains of large mature...
BC Logging Industry Vancouver Island
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Raft Cove Provincial Park Coast BC Canada
The ocean pummeled coast at Raft Cove Provincial Park on the West Coast of Northern Vancouver Island, BC.
Raft Cove, Raft Cove Provincial Park, West Coast, Northern Vancouver Island, British Columbia,...
Raft Cove Provincial Park Coast BC Canada
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Travel Destination Port McNeill
A popular travel destination for kayaking and wildlife watching, Port McNeill is the second largest town on Northern Vancouver Island.
The accommodations and amenities in the...
Travel Destination Port McNeill
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Travel Destination Telegraph Cove Vancouver Island
A popular travel destination on the northern end of Vancouver Island is the boardwalk community of Telegraph Cove.
For an array of recreational activities in a remote and unique location, Telegraph Cove situated on...
Travel Destination Telegraph Cove Vancouver Island
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Cute Dogs Northern Vancouver Island
Dogs make great pals when exploring the wilderness setting of Northern Vancouver Island.
Mans best friend .. these cute dogs would go anywhere with their owner! Enduring a bumpy crawl up a...
Cute Dogs Northern Vancouver Island
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North Vancouver Island Winter Snow Picture
After a winter storm in the north end of Vancouver Island, snow coats the trees and landscape.
Usually prone to a lot of rain, the northern tip of Vancouver Island has the occasional snow storm...
North Vancouver Island Winter Snow Picture
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Vancouver Island Whale Watching Tour
An unique historic tour boat keeps its distance from a small pod of killer whales off the coast of Northern Vancouver Island while passengers onboard get a good look from the deck.
Even on a foggy morning a watching tour departs from Telegraph Cove on Northern Vancouver Island...
Vancouver Island Whale Watching Tour
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Ursus Americanus Black Bear Picture
Standing out against the lush green of fresh shrubs, an adult black bear, Ursus americanus, grazes on fresh spring grass.
Known as the American Black Bear or simply black bear, Ursus americanus is the scientific name for...
Ursus Americanus Black Bear Picture
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Northern Resident Killer Whales Vancouver Island
A social species of dolphin, the northern resident killer whales often interact with boats in some way during a whale watching tour off Vancouver Island.
There are two main groups of orcas seen in the waters off Vancouver Island, namely the Northern and...
Northern Resident Killer Whales Vancouver Island
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Northern Vancouver Island Killer Whale Watching
The graceful Killer Whale, also known as Orca, is the largest member of the Dolphin family.
The graceful Killer Whale is also known as Orca is the largest member of the Dolphin family. On the...
Northern Vancouver Island Killer Whale Watching
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Killer Whale Watching In British Columbia Canada
One of the best places in Canada for killer whale watching is on Northern Vancouver Island in British Columbia.
Since the first tour company began taking tourists out to see the Killer Whales of Johnstone...
Killer Whale Watching In British Columbia Canada
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Scenic Nimpkish Lake Northern Vancouver Island
The beautiful scenic Nimpkish Lake on Northern Vancouver Island is popular with locals and visitors for recreational activities.
Guarded by towering mountains and fringed by lush forest, Nimpkish Lake is situated in a scenic...
Scenic Nimpkish Lake Northern Vancouver Island
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Vancouver Island Community Of Telegraph Cove Aerial
The boardwalk community of Telegraph Cove has a protected marina, and is a mecca for the tourism industry during the summer months on Vancouver Island.
Like a haven set in the wilderness, Telegraph Cove is nestled into a tiny inlet on the eastern...
Vancouver Island Community Of Telegraph Cove Aerial
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Bluebells Ronning Garden Vancouver Island
An unlikely location for exotic plants and a maintained garden, Ronning Garden is a gem in the rough along a rugged logging road on Northern Vancouver Island.
A place where bears roam free and birds come and go, Ronning Garden is dubbed a paradise in the...
Bluebells Ronning Garden Vancouver Island
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Johnstone Strait Sunset Picture Northern Vancouver Island
Layers of mountains and hills are silhouetted by the sunset on the waters of Johnstone Strait off Northern Vancouver Island.
A body of water with many faces, Johnstone Strait can present itself as stormy and unforgiving or...
Johnstone Strait Sunset Picture Northern Vancouver Island
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Telegraph Cove Johnstone Strait Picture British Columbia
Situated at the northern terminus of Johnstone Strait, Telegraph Cove is a quaint boardwalk community in Northern Vancouver Island, British Columbia.
During the summer months, the tiny boardwalk community of Telegraph Cove becomes a hive of...
Telegraph Cove Johnstone Strait Picture British Columbia
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Logging Industry Vancouver Island British Columbia
Rafts and trucks are a common sight on the roads and waterways of Vancouver Island in British Columbia as the logging industry continues to leave its mark on the landscape.
In quick time, areas of forest on Vancouver Island are cleared - then from remote locations the...
Logging Industry Vancouver Island British Columbia
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First Nations Totem Pole Alert Bay British Columbia
Among the many activities available in the First Nations village of Alert Bay, a visit to the Totem Pole park along the waterfront of the town on Cormorant Island, British Columbia is a must.
In a form of expression, the First Nations people create art pieces such as head-dresses, blankets,...
First Nations Totem Pole Alert Bay British Columbia
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Alert Bay Aerial Flightseeing Cormorant Island
Wedged between Northern Vancouver and Malcolm Islands, the town of Alert Bay is situated on Cormorant Island.
Located on a fork in the road (so to speak) - Cormorant Island is at the junction of Broughton...
Alert Bay Aerial Flightseeing Cormorant Island
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Rainbow Over Sointula Malcolm Island
A promise after heavy rain - a rainbow forms as a shield in front of the town of Sointula on Malcolm Island, off Northern Vancouver Island.
As well as playing host to a parade of cruise ships plying the waters of the Inside Passage during...
Rainbow Over Sointula Malcolm Island
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Halibut Fishing From Winter Harbour
A remote and historic fishing village, Winter Harbour is situated on the at the end of one arm of Quatsino Sound.
It's accessed by a rugged logging road via the town of Holburg, but the community of Winter Harbour...
Halibut Fishing From Winter Harbour
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Port McNeill From Ledge Point BC
Situated on the north east shores of Vancouver Island, the town of Port McNeill is dubbed the Gateway to the Broughton Archipelago.
The town of Port McNeill has many every day conveniences and attractions available to visitors...
Port McNeill From Ledge Point BC
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Mount Cain Northern Vancouver Island
A unique skiing experience is at Mount Cain during the winter months on Northern Vancouver Island, BC, Canada.
An uncrowded snow skiing destination which is open only on the weekends, Mount Cain is situated in...
Mount Cain Northern Vancouver Island
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Orca Whale With British Columbia Coast Landscape
A serene evening and sunset with a pod of orca whales backdropped by the coast mountains of British Columbia, Canada.
The dramatic coast of British Columbia with its forested landscape and looming mountains, and the...
Orca Whale With British Columbia Coast Landscape
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Nookta Sound Sunset West Coast Vancouver Island
The many nooks and crannies, islands, bays, and stunning sunsets of Nootka Sound on the West Coast of Vancouver Island make it a popular destination of exploration for nature lovers.
As well as being an area of cultural and spiritual significance to the Mowachaht people, Nootka...
Nookta Sound Sunset West Coast Vancouver Island
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San Josef Bay Camping Cape Scott Provincial Park
Wilderness camping is available at San Josef Bay in the Cape Scott Provincial Park on the West Coast of the northern island.
If you're looking for a real character building experience, a hike through the Cape Scott...
San Josef Bay Camping Cape Scott Provincial Park
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Johnstone Strait Sailing Northern Vancouver Island
Sandwiched between the Mainland and Northern Vancouver Island, the Queen Charlotte and Johnstone and Straits are scenic sailing destinations in BC, Canada.
As far as sailing vacations go, the Inside Passage is one of the most stunning and scenic locations...
Johnstone Strait Sailing Northern Vancouver Island
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Sea Anemone Picture Raft Cove Provincial Park
The rugged west coast of Northern Vancouver Island has a number of hidden gems such as Raft Cove Provincial Park with an abundance of sea life.
In the north, the majority of the west coast is only accessed from rough gravel logging roads - but...
Sea Anemone Picture Raft Cove Provincial Park
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Harbour Waterfront Victoria City
The calm waters of the harbour are overlooked by the Fairmont Empress Hotel in the city of Victoria, BC.
Glistening waters fringe the harbour in Victoria, the captial city of British Columbia. During the...
Harbour Waterfront Victoria City
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Business On The Port McNeill Beach British Columbia
A scenic destination for corporate retreats or business meetings, Port McNeill offers an array of accommodations in Northern Vancouver Island.
Scenic vistas of the BC Coast mountains and waters of the Inside Passage make for a unique...
Business On The Port McNeill Beach British Columbia
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Northern Lights In BC
At times the Northern Lights are even visible when looking north from Vancouver Island in BC, Canada.
During fall, it sometimes pays to check the aurora forecast, as sometimes the activity of the...
Northern Lights In BC
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Killer Whales Vancouver Island
The territory of the Northern Resident Killer Whales ranges between Campbell River to Port Hardy off Northern Vancouver Island and beyond.
A serene scene of a family pod of killer whales making their way from Johnstone Strait to Queen...
Killer Whales Vancouver Island
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Cape Scott Trail Vancouver Island
A true wilderness experience on Vancouver Island is hiking the Cape Scott Trail at the northern tip of the island.
If hiking is a favourite pass time, then you'll truly enjoy the Cape Scott Trail on Northern...
Cape Scott Trail Vancouver Island
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Northern Vancouver Island Shelter
Usually used for those in distress, the shelter at Palmerston Reserve is a great place to take in the views of the West Coast of Northern Vancouver Island.
The Palmerston Reserve shelter is situated on the West Coast of Northern Vancouver Island and is a...
Northern Vancouver Island Shelter
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Stars In The Sky After A Mystical Sunset
The firy sunset seems to light the horizon as the stars and moon take their place in the sky over Northern Vancouver Island.
As the sun sets in the distance it lights the horizon on fire! The vivid and darkening blue...
Stars In The Sky After A Mystical Sunset
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Exploring Tide Pools On Vancouver Island
A miniature world and a mosaic of colour can be discovered while exploring the tide pools of Vancouver Island's West Coast.
A fun weekend activity is to visit the rugged West Coast Beaches of Vancouver Island! Explore the...
Exploring Tide Pools On Vancouver Island
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Funny Sign Vancouver Island
An amusing and funny sign in the wilderness of Northern Vancouver Island.
Near the northern end of the sedate Island Highway 19 on Vancouver Island is the turn off to the...
Funny Sign Vancouver Island
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Humpback Whales
A pair of humpback whales cruise the waters of Blackfish Sound off Northern Vancouver Island.
Humpback Whales, Megaptera novaeangliae, forage in the deep waters of Blackfish sound off the coast...
Humpback Whales
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Prawns
Seafood in the form of prawns, crabs and fish, is one of the culinary pleasures of living off Northern Vancouver Island.
Fresh caught prawns for the BBQ at Lagoon Cove a popular boating destination on East Cracroft...
Prawns
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Ronning Garden Vancouver Island
A paradise in the middle of the wilderness, Ronning Garden on Northern Vancouver Island.
Situated 65 kilometres from Port Hardy along the rough gravel road which leads to Cape Scott...
Ronning Garden Vancouver Island
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Cape Palmerston Vancouver Island
The unrelenting ocean waves pound the coastline of Cape Palmerston on the West Coast of Vancouver Island.
Cape Palmerston, Northern Vancouver Island, British Columbia, Canada.
Cape Palmerston Vancouver Island
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Vancouver Island Bed And Breakfast
At Water's Edge bed and breakfast along Beach Drive in Port McNeill on Northern Vancouver Island.
Relax and enjoy the stunning scenery from your room at At Water's Edge Bed and Breakfast in the...
Vancouver Island Bed And Breakfast
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Pulteney Point Lighthouse
The Pulteney Point Lighthouse is one the few remaining manned lighouses along the Coast of BC.
Pulteney Point Lighthouse on Malcolm Island, Broughton Strait, at the entrance to the Queen...
Pulteney Point Lighthouse
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West Coast Vancouver Island
The Pacific Ocean swirls around the rocky outcrops of Cape Palmerston on the West Coast of Vancouver Island.
Cape Palmerston on the West Coast of Northern Vancouver Island, BC, Canada.
West Coast Vancouver Island
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Sailing Nootka Sound
There's nothing quite like the liberating feel of sailing in the pristine Nootka Sound on Vancouver Island.
Sailing, Nootka Sound, West Coast, Vancouver Island, British Columbia, Canada.
Sailing Nootka Sound
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San Josef Bay Beach West Coast British Columbia
A prime year round destination is the sandy beach of San Josef Bay on the West Coast of Northern Vancouver Island.
Couple on the beach at San Josef Bay on the West Coast of Northern Vancouver Island, British...
San Josef Bay Beach West Coast British Columbia
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