The old concrete building on Farnham Road beside the Tsolum River was built as a rough timber mill in 1912-1913, but was never operated as a mill despite being fully equipped. In the 1920s the building housed five diesel engine … Continue reading →

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The old Meteor

Posted on April 17, 2016 by Katherine

An old Ford Meteor on a side road off the Puntledge penstock pipeline

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Lorna Foss

Posted on April 6, 2016 by Katherine

Lorna Foss (with tarped quarter deck) shortly before she sank in Deep Bay One of several derelict ships in Deep Bay, Lorna Foss sank early on the 5th of April, 2016, raising serious concerns for nearby oyster beds and the … Continue reading →

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Forbidden Plateau

Posted on April 4, 2016 by Katherine

The remains of the Wood Mountain ski park lodge Record snow falls during the 1998/99 La Niña storm cycle broke records across coastal BC. There was so much snow at Forbidden Plateau that the Wood Mountain lodge collapsed, ending the … Continue reading →

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Old houses – Campbell River

Posted on January 18, 2016 by Katherine

A pair of old houses that have long since been abandoned as homes – a lot of stories could be told if you know who to ask…

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Cumberland No. 5 Coal Mine

Posted on October 4, 2015 by Katherine

A nice fall day in early October seemed like a great time to set off to find the remains of the No 5 Mine. It was a great idea, but one that did not turn out as planned, as I … Continue reading →

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No 8 Mine

Posted on October 4, 2015 by Katherine

October is a great month for walking about outdoors with a camera – clear skies, cool air, not so many people, and an amazing pallet of fall colours. A perfect day to take a visit to the remains of the … Continue reading →

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