Monthly Archives: February 2015

The bridge – Comox Lake Logging Road

Posted on February 17, 2015 by Katherine

Comox Lake Logging Road bridge at the Comox Lake impoundment dam forebay BC Hydro’s Comox Lake impoundment dam

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Elk River Road

Posted on February 17, 2015 by Katherine

The Elk River Road bridge over Upper Campbell Lake More images in a Facebook album:

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Strathcona – Boliden Westmin Mine

Posted on February 17, 2015 by Katherine

Did you know that Strathcona Provincial Park is home to mining operations that produce zinc, copper, gold and silver? The road into Strathcona-Westmin Provincial Park goes right beside the mine operation. The Boliden Westmin Mine is relatively unique in that … Continue reading →

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Across the lake – Strathcona Westmin

Posted on February 16, 2015 by Katherine

A winter day with a beautiful view across Buttle Lake at the boat launch off Westmin Road. Sometimes you need to get up close to understand and appreciate what you looking at, and other times you need to step back … Continue reading →

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Strathcona Westmin – Myra Falls

Posted on February 16, 2015 by Katherine

Looking across Buttle Lake to Myra Falls in Strathcona Westmin Provincial Park

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Buttle Lake–January 2015

Posted on February 16, 2015 by Katherine

Buttle Lake – Strathcona Westmin Provincial Park

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The end of the lake

Posted on February 16, 2015 by Katherine

If you drive toward Gold River on Highway 28 you’ll eventually meet up with Westmin Road – if you drive along it you can head deeper into Strathcona Westmin Provincial Park, and to the south end of Buttle Lake. I … Continue reading →

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Strathcona Snowgirl

Posted on February 14, 2015 by Katherine

It was a nice winter day driving along Highway 28 to Strathcona Provincial Park, so I decided to make a quick stop at Buttle Lake to enjoy the scenery. That’s when I saw the Strathcona Snowgirl. She tried to scare … Continue reading →