Category Archives: forest

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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Comox Lake Logging

Posted on March 25, 2016 by Katherine

Logging operations near Comox Lake, between the BC Hydro impoundment dam on Comox Lake and the fish and game club. and a shorter time lapse video…

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Alberni Inlet – a dreary day

Posted on March 8, 2016 by Katherine

Alberni Inlet on a dreary winter day A person can look at a picture that was shot on a foggy, cloudy and wet winter day, and marvel at the beauty of the west coast. It’s an entirely different matter when … Continue reading →

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Strathcona – Raven Lodge

Posted on December 15, 2015 by Katherine

Raven Lodge Strathcona Provincial Park viewed from Raven Lodge

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Strathcona – Out of bounds

Posted on December 15, 2015 by Katherine

Out of bounds

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The Root Cellar

Posted on December 6, 2015 by Katherine

The Root Cellar – Filberg Park The Filberg Lodge and nine acres of beautifully landscaped grounds are located on the harbour near the end of Comox Avenue. The estate was originally built for R.J. Filberg in 1929, and became a … Continue reading →

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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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Rattlestrictorthon

Posted on September 23, 2015 by Katherine

The Lesser Rattlestrictorthon

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Mt Cain – summer

Posted on August 11, 2015 by Katherine

Mt Cain is one of the gems hidden away at the north end of Vancouver Island – many Island residents have never heard of it, which is a shame, as it’s one of four ski areas on Vancouver Island. Well, … Continue reading →

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