Nanaimo - Lowtide View of the BC Ferries Terminal

I often walk down to the Departure Bay beach, returning home via the Beach Estates Park trail. On occasion, I've forgotten to check the tide table; net result, I'm turned back, short of my beach strolling goal. This time the tide cooperated. A lowtide postcard of the BC Ferries terminal (with ferry) is the result.

Nanaimo - Lowtide View of the BC Ferries Terminal (2012 -09-26)

Nanaimo Harbour Ferry making its way back to town from Newcastle Island

It was a cloudy day, but it was an August day. Thus, it was a day for kayaking. After launching at my usual spot at the foot of Brechin Road, I slowly paddled my way along the waterfront in the general direction of downtown Nanaimo. Near the harbour, I spotted the Nanaimo Harbour Ferry making its way back to town from Newcastle Island. Bright colours. Cute boat. Clearly a postcard!

Nanaimo Harbour Ferry making its way 
back to town from Newcastle Island (2007-08-20)

Island Queen, the "Protection Connection"

There's something "African Queen" about the ferries that ply the waters between Nanaimo Harbour and the Dinghy Dock Pub on Protection Island. The trip, and the cold beer with lunch at the pub is always a treat. Occasionally we'll pop over ourselves, but it's almost a must-see experience when we've got overseas visitors.

Island Queen of the "Protection Connection" (2013-08-17)

The Pickle Boat docks at Nanaimo's Brechin Boat Launch

Spotted while out for a walk in March; one of Nanaimo's Pickle boats tied up at the dock near the Brechin boat launching site.

Pickle Boat docks at Nanaimo's
Brechin Boat Launch (2013-03-26)