Category Archives: hiking

Comox Lake – the old water tank

Posted on October 18, 2016 by Katherine

The old wood stave water tank above the Comox Lake Campground

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Wild Pacific Trail

Posted on October 17, 2016 by Katherine

A foggy wet day on the Wild Pacific Trail – Ucluelet

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Comox Lake Park – the boulders

Posted on October 14, 2016 by Katherine

Heading into Comox Lake Park to see some massive boulders

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Forbidden Plateau

Posted on October 2, 2016 by Katherine

Forbidden Plateau on a foggy day. Beautiful…

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Exploring

Posted on October 2, 2016 by Katherine

Exploring the ruins of what was once the ski lodge at Forbidden Plateau

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Wellington Colliery Railway

Posted on September 12, 2016 by Katherine

On the trail to Whytes Bay An exposed section of rail from the Wellington Colliery Railway that connected to the No. 4 Mine near Whytes Bay, and further to the north on a trestle over Comox Lake to the Scott’s … Continue reading →

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Perseverance Creek

Posted on September 12, 2016 by Katherine

Getting around the collapsed bridge over Perseverance Creek as I head to Whytes Bay

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Pacific Dogwood

Posted on May 10, 2016 by Katherine

Did you know that the white flowers on Pacific Dogwood are actually 4 –  6 modified leaves that surround a cluster of 30 – 40 small green flowers? Dogwood in Strathcona Provincial Park The fruit of a dogwood is part … Continue reading →

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Lazo Marsh

Posted on May 1, 2016 by Katherine

A small section of the 127 hectare Lazo Marsh in the North East Comox Wildlife Management Area. This natural area has many meandering and intersecting trails that are enjoyed by naturalists and other outdoor recreationalists for wildlife viewing, walking and … Continue reading →

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Puntledge penstock pipeline

Posted on April 25, 2016 by Katherine

The Puntledge Generating Station penstock pipeline has two sections – Above, the low pressure wood stave section that runs from the Puntledge River diversion dam, and below, the high pressure welded steel section that runs into the generating station.

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