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Post by Neil on Aug 8, 2007 13:15:11 GMT -8
I think that all the development at Tsawwassen, with the amenities building, the landscaping, and the good views of arriving and departing ferries, has made it a pretty good place to hang around for a while. Especially the chocolate shop. Forgot this photo when I posted a few from our recent Hornby trip. This is what's left of the original ferry landing at Phipps Point, which was built in the early '50s. In view is our '78 Impala, disrespectfully nicknamed the 'dung bomb' by my oldest daughter, who has absolutely no regard for classic automobiles. ...and for contrast, again, the recently installed floating structure at Buckley Bay. Fifty years later, and a gazillion dollars more to do essentially the same thing.... that's progress.
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Post by Neil on Sept 14, 2009 16:39:52 GMT -8
Well, the Shearwater landing isn't very attractive, but is there any ferry landing anywhere on the Pacific coast that can compare with Blubber Bay for the scale of ugliness? At least it means jobs.
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Post by Mill Bay on Sept 15, 2009 21:51:21 GMT -8
Well, the Shearwater landing isn't very attractive, but is there any ferry landing anywhere on the Pacific coast that can compare with Blubber Bay for the scale of ugliness? At least it means jobs. Well, this is likely to confuse and annoy those who are used to me always complaining about ugliness, but I actually like the view from the Blubber Bay dock. I know it is a gravel mine, but it's got so much intricacy and detail, and it has so much activity going on usually. So don't think you've got me figured out if you think all I do is hate boring concrete buildings... Industrial sites are actually extremely fascinating in their respective locations, and I often find they are also intensely photogenic with the variety of shapes and backgrounds. I have the same sentiments about the Shearwater location, as well: very unique, and very interesting to look at as a matter of fact. Here's the behind the scenes view for you, though, Neil. www.blubberbay.com/bbqweb/quarry3.jpgEven has a ferry passing by on the Comox run--looks like the Burnaby.
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Post by D'Elete BC in NJ on Sept 16, 2009 3:27:26 GMT -8
Well, the Shearwater landing isn't very attractive, but is there any ferry landing anywhere on the Pacific coast that can compare with Blubber Bay for the scale of ugliness? At least it means jobs. ...I know it is a gravel mine... Actually a limestone mine...that gravel will undergo more processing to extract the lime and finally form concrete which will then be turned into large angular tilt-up constructed architectural beauties! ;D If you could keep panning to the left in the photo, you would see the ruins of the old lime kiln that stands on the southeastern shore of the bay. Whale meat and concrete...such is the legacy of Blubber Bay...
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Post by Low Light Mike on Nov 19, 2009 11:58:07 GMT -8
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Post by Low Light Mike on Dec 19, 2009 18:26:53 GMT -8
Quathiaski Cove, Quadra Island. Photo taken on December 19, 2009, from Tyee Spit at Campbell River. With PRQ in berth: After PRQ has departed:
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Post by Low Light Mike on Dec 19, 2009 18:57:04 GMT -8
Denman Island route. Photos taken Dec.19, 2009, from highway rest-stop near Buckley Bay. Denman West: (Denman Quay to open in 2012 ;D) Buckley Bay, on Vancouver Island: ...zoom-out to show the E&N railway, and the connector road between Highways 19 & 19A Here is Quinitsa doing a Z-drive power-slide into the berth at Buckley Bay.
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Post by ferrytraveller on Dec 19, 2009 19:29:26 GMT -8
great pictures !! Anyone have idea when some of these terminals berths were upgraded or rebuilt??
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Post by Nick on Dec 20, 2009 0:00:38 GMT -8
Buckley Bay was done in 2006, I think...
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Post by DENelson83 on Dec 20, 2009 0:13:52 GMT -8
Denman West: (Denman Quay to open in 2012 ;D) I don't call it "Denman West". I call it "Metcalf Bay", after the nearest named bay to the terminal, which lies to the southeast of it.
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Post by Nick on Dec 20, 2009 12:24:27 GMT -8
Considering it's called "Denman West" in all of BCF's publications and internal records, and the terminal isn't ACTUALLY in Metcalf Bay, I'm going to continue calling it Denman West.
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Post by Neil on Dec 20, 2009 17:18:03 GMT -8
. I call it "Metcalf Bay", after the nearest named bay to the terminal, which lies to the southeast of it. No one calls it Metcalf Bay. I've been using that ferry for 25 years. You might as well refer to Horseshoe Bay as Fisherman's Cove. Metcalf Bay, which is barely more than an indentation, is some three miles to the south.
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Post by DENelson83 on Dec 20, 2009 19:38:02 GMT -8
("Denman East" would be the Hornby Island ferry Denman Island side). But it's actually called "Gravelly Bay". There's a precedent for me calling the terminal "Metcalf Bay". The Duke Point ferry terminal doesn't lie on Duke Point either (it's closer to Jack Point). It was an ad hoc decision to call it Duke Point when it was first conceived.
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Post by Neil on Dec 20, 2009 22:56:04 GMT -8
There's a precedent for me calling the terminal "Metcalf Bay". The Duke Point ferry terminal doesn't lie on Duke Point either (it's closer to Jack Point). It was an ad hoc decision to call it Duke Point when it was first conceived. ... the slight difference being that it takes more than a committee of one to decide on place names, and Duke Point is the accepted name for the Duke Point terminal. There is no terminal known as 'Metcalf Bay', so if you insist on calling it that, I guess you'll have to be prepared for some quizzical looks.
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Post by ferrytraveller on Jan 18, 2010 12:27:25 GMT -8
Quathiaski Cove Berth Closure
Quadra Island
April 6-10, 2010
Please be advised that the berth at Quathiaski Cove terminal on Quadra Island will be closed between April 6 - 10, 2010 to undertake upgrades to the berth structures. This work is required due to the age and condition of the existing structures and will consist of the replacement of the ramp, pontoon, wing walls, waiting room and a section of the trestle.
A water taxi service for foot passengers between Quathiaski Cove and Campbell River will be provided during the closure together with an alternative service for commercial customers to Campbell River. Free parking for private vehicles will be provided at both Campbell River and Quathiaski Cove, space permitting.
Commencing the week of February 1, 2010 a marine contractor will begin pre-closure work at Quathiaski Cove. This pre-closure work is not anticipated to affect the service. It is expected that work will be complete by the end of April 2010. Further updates will be provided over the next few months, along with an open house which is scheduled for March.
Campbell River Berth Upgrades
February 22, 2010
Please be advised that starting the week of February 22, 2010, work will begin at the Campbell River terminal on the replacement of the berth wing walls and two of the dolphins. This work is required due to the age and condition of the existing structures. The replacement of these marine structures is not anticipated to impact service between Campbell River and Quathiaski Cove. It is expected that work will be complete by the end of July 2010.
Further updates will be provided over the next few months.
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Post by Scott on Jan 18, 2010 18:52:27 GMT -8
I wonder if they considered running a ferry between Campbell River and Heriot Bay on Quadra Island for the week that Quathiaski Cove is closed. It sure would take a lot longer, but it would maintain a vehicle ferry service to the island.
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Post by Ferryman on Feb 6, 2010 11:27:46 GMT -8
Been meaning to mention this for a while now...
The old Bear Cove Ferry dock is sitting beside where I currently work in Victoria, at Point Hope Shipyards. How could I tell? I still has the "Bear Cove" sign on it still. I wonder what the plan is for that dock, since the Prince Rupert dock was towed to Squamish for use in an alternative route to the West Van <--> Squamish section of the Sea to Sky Highway.
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Post by Low Light Mike on Feb 6, 2010 19:43:15 GMT -8
Photos from February 6, 2010, on the Campbell River - Quadra run: Campbell River at dawn: After departing Campbell River, the ship needs to go straight between these markers, before making the turn to go north to Q-Cove: What the ramp at Campbell River looks like, when you're on the front of the ship: ================ Quathiaski Cove, Quadra Island: - These aging dolphins are likely going to be replaced during the April closure. Near empty lot: New passenger / admin building: - passenger amenities are on this side, and admin office/storage is on the back and on the right-side. - Another angle, showing the waiting room - The palatial waiting room.
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Post by Low Light Mike on Feb 6, 2010 20:42:40 GMT -8
On the Quadra - Cortes route, on February 6, 2010: Heriot Bay on Quadra Island: - the setting: a curved jetty next to a hotel marina and a public wharf. Close up of the Hotel. Some shots of the bay neighbourhood: (look at all that wood in the water) Close-up of the floating berth. Ready to leave: Look back at the empty berth. Tenaka berths stern-in at Heriot Bay, but it's an easy glide in and easy turn out. Zoom view from Rebecca Spit. That's a lot of floating wood... ============== On the other side: - at Whaletown on Cortes Island: the apron from the floating berth fits the Tenaka perfectly.
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Post by lmtengs on Feb 7, 2010 3:58:11 GMT -8
- These aging dolphins are likely going to be replaced during the April closure. - The palatial waiting room. Those dolphins don't look that bad. It looks like all it needs is new wood on the front, and it looks like there's plenty to choose from laying around in the water. ;D That waiting room looks so boring I could fall asleep in it, if it weren't for those uncomfortable plastic chairs
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Post by lmtengs on Feb 8, 2010 22:27:10 GMT -8
Great photos!
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Post by Curtis on Feb 25, 2010 21:10:28 GMT -8
Blubber Bay Terminal as of February 14th, 2010.
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Post by Curtis on Mar 3, 2010 11:58:25 GMT -8
I wonder if they considered running a ferry between Campbell River and Heriot Bay on Quadra Island for the week that Quathiaski Cove is closed. It sure would take a lot longer, but it would maintain a vehicle ferry service to the island. Here's your answer, John... The Tachek will operate to Campbell River, the Tenaka will continue operations to Cortes. All out of Heriot Bay, probably the first time in ages the Tachek and Tenaka have operated on different routes that go to the same terminal. Correction: The Tenaka will take all vehicle traffic between Campbell River and Cortes while the Tachek operates to Quadra taking Overheights Only. BC FERRIES ANNOUNCES QUADRA AND CORTES ISLANDS SERVICE DURING TEMPORARY DOCK CLOSURE
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Post by Low Light Mike on Mar 3, 2010 12:29:07 GMT -8
The Tachek will operate to Campbell River, the Tenaka will continue operations to Cortes. All out of Heriot Bay, probably the first time in ages the Tachek and Tenaka have operated on different routes that go to the same terminal. Saturday April 10th might be a good day to get some photos of the sail around Cape Mudge. - possible vantage point from a Highway 19A pullout somewhere near Willow Point.
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Post by Koastal Karl on Mar 4, 2010 9:27:40 GMT -8
What is gonna happen to the PRQ when this is all taking place if she isent going to be in service where is she gonna go??? I dont think she can sit on Quadra!
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