Category Archives: hiking

Towering into the distance

Posted on June 22, 2014 by Katherine

BC Hydro power transmission lines appear to disappear into the mountains as they head toward the Comox Glacier – if not for BC Hydro and forestry, there would be by far fewer recreational areas on Vancouver Island.

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A death at Qualicum Falls

Posted on June 22, 2014 by Katherine

Lacrosse sticks form a memorial for Lukas Whibley, a teen who died after falling into the river at Little Qualicum Falls Provincial Park. The area is fenced off and well marked as being dangerous due to the cliffs and the … Continue reading →

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Along the pipeline

Posted on June 22, 2014 by Katherine

The corridor along the Puntledge penstock pipeline and the pipeline itself are popular recreation areas in Courtenay. The pipeline supplies water diverted from the Puntledge River to BC Hydro’s Puntledge Generating Station next to Arden Creek. Water released from the … Continue reading →

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Little Qualicum Falls Provincial Park

Posted on June 22, 2014 by Katherine

  The upper falls at Little Qualicum Falls Provincial Park [fbalbum url=”https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.253857574737961.1073742005.123247217798998&type=3″ size=”187″]

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Forbidden Plateau

Posted on June 19, 2014 by Katherine

Once a thriving ski hill, Forbidden Plateau is now  used for hiking, camping, and cycling. [fbalbum url=”https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.253309041459481.1073742004.123247217798998&type=1″ size=”187″]

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The forest – pondering

Posted on May 28, 2014 by Katherine
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China Beach

Posted on April 22, 2014 by Katherine
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Canyon View trail

Posted on April 9, 2014 by Katherine

At the BC Hydro John Hart Generation Station – Hwy 28 near Campbell River. [fbalbum url=”https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.242962669160785.1073741967.123247217798998&type=3&uploaded=18″ size=”187″]

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