Author Archives: Katherine

The stairs

Posted on August 29, 2014 by Katherine

These stairs were pretty nasty – it’s an understatement to describe them as “rickety” but I’m trying to not use dirty words. The stairs – Coombs So, there I was, hot, dusty and tired, trying to decide to hold on … Continue reading →

Horne Lake

Posted on August 29, 2014 by Katherine

There’s more to Horne Lake than the lake itself – Horne Lake Regional Park has a wonderful campground beside Mount Mark at the west end of the lake, and then there’s great hiking and caving at Horne Lake Caves Provincial … Continue reading →

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Horne Lake dam

Posted on August 28, 2014 by Katherine

The Horne Lake dam is part of a system built by DFO beginning circa 1958 solely for the purpose of salmon enhancement in the Qualicum rivers. The system includes flow regulation, and hatchery and spawning channel improvements. The dam created … Continue reading →

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Horne Lake suspension bridge

Posted on August 28, 2014 by Katherine

The suspension bridge over the Qualicum River provides access to the caves at Horne Lake Caves Provincial Park. The bridge is just upstream of the outlet of the Qualicum River into Horne Lake.

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Cape Lazo gulls

Posted on August 28, 2014 by Katherine

Noisy gulls and beautiful views of Georgia Straight from the beach at Cape Lazo

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E&N – the state of the rail

Posted on August 28, 2014 by Katherine

I’ve read the reports regarding the condition of the E&N rail line and bridges, listened to the press releases about the high likelihood that repairs to the bridges will start in the fall of 2014, and I’ve actually checked out … Continue reading →

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Island signs – Railway Street and Village Way

Posted on August 28, 2014 by Katherine

You’ll find the intersection of Railway Street and Village Way in Qualicum – running alongside the E&N line and quite near the train station.

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Bridges – Qualicum River

Posted on August 28, 2014 by Katherine

The bridge over the Big Qualicum River was built in 1955, back when Highway 19A was simply the Island Highway. Looking at Georgia Strait downstream of the bridge