Category Archives: history

Lady Rose

Posted on October 17, 2016 by Katherine

Lady Rose in Tofino I did not notice the Lady Rose in this shot until I went back looking for images of the Stellar Sea before she sank while on a bear watching trip.

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Comox Lake – a history of logging

Posted on October 12, 2016 by Katherine

When you get past the campground outside of Cumberland, you start to get a sense of the history of Comox Lake, and the importance of forestry (logging) in the Comox Valley…

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Comox Logging & Railway Co. No. 2

Posted on October 12, 2016 by Katherine

Baldwin 2-6-2T#34921, Comox Logging & Railway Co. No. 2 was built by in July 1910 as Canadian Western Lumber Co 2.

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Cumberland No. 8 Coal Mine

Posted on October 12, 2016 by Katherine

Cumberland, Bevan, and the surrounding areas were once the site of one of BC’s biggest coal mining operations, with 8 different mineshafts in operation. By 1950, the only mine left operating was No. 8, and in 1953, No. 8 closed … Continue reading →

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Field Sawmill site

Posted on October 12, 2016 by Katherine

All that remains of the Field Sawmill site along Dike Road (Comox Road)

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Field Sawmill wharf – Black and white

Posted on October 12, 2016 by Katherine

The Field Sawmill wharf – it’s pretty much the last major reminder of the Courtenay River’s industrial heritage. If you look between the 5th Street Bridge and the Comox Estuary you will see pilings and a few smaller wharfs – … Continue reading →

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Courtenay River – Field Sawmill wharf

Posted on October 12, 2016 by Katherine

Looking up the Courtenay River from the Field Sawmill wharf You can likely use typical mobile device controls to scroll around the image, as well as zoom in and out. On a computer the mouse can be used to move … Continue reading →

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Field Sawmill wharf

Posted on October 11, 2016 by Katherine

It’s a bit of a bother to get to, but the old Field Sawmill wharf is a piece of Courtenay history that provides some great views along the Courtenay River. Above, looking downstream toward the Courtenay Air Park and marina. … Continue reading →

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Snuneymuxw First Nation totems

Posted on October 6, 2016 by Katherine

Snuneymuxw First Nation totem – Nanaimo

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Snuneymuxw First Nation totems

Posted on October 5, 2016 by Katherine

Snuneymuxw First Nation totem – Nanaimo

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