Category Archives: abandoned

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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Shingle Spit – the old boats

Posted on July 12, 2015 by Katherine

Shingle Spit – Hornby Island The abandoned boats and ships that I see provide some very good photographic opportunities, but at the same time they are a mess and a hazard that are left for taxpayers to deal with… [fbalbum … Continue reading →

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Squirrel Cove – wrecks and ruins

Posted on March 3, 2015 by Katherine

Squirrel Cove – wrecks and ruins, both abandoned and left to decay The industrial history of British Columbia’s coast has left scars on the landscape,and a vast assortment of junk and debris including the remains of old docks, cars and … Continue reading →

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Squirrel Cove – there once was a house

Posted on March 3, 2015 by Katherine

Squirrel Cove – there once was a house… [fbalbum url=”https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.293808960742822.1073742108.123247217798998&type=3″ size=”187″]

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Sproat Lake

Posted on February 28, 2015 by Katherine

High water at Sproat Lake east of  Port Alberni Redevelopment of water front property has resulted in gradual decay of what was once a beautiful recreation area.

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Quadra – Mine Lake

Posted on January 27, 2015 by Katherine

We were driving along Village Bay Road on Quadra Island when I spotted a Bailey Bridge ahead of us, which is a good thing as I like Bailey Bridges and I like taking pictures of them. The were a lot … Continue reading →

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French Creek – The old house

Posted on December 31, 2014 by Katherine

A rather whimsical and artistic house at French Creek – it’s seen better days and would appear to be abandoned, or perhaps no longer wanted and neglected and waiting for the right price to sell it… [fbalbum url=”https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.285109451612773.1073742082.123247217798998&type=3″ size=”187″]

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The ravages of time

Posted on October 27, 2014 by Katherine

Once a beautiful home…

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