Category Archives: nature

Mother tree

Posted on September 12, 2014 by Katherine

Nothing goes to waste in the forest, or in this case, where a forest once was before Comox Lake was logged and the level of the lake was raised in 1913 when a dam was built to create a larger … Continue reading →

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Mother tree

Posted on September 12, 2014 by Katherine

A new tree growing on the remains of a large tree that wound up along the shore of Comox Lake – nature is amazing if you leave it alone.

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Comox Lake – low water

Posted on September 11, 2014 by Katherine

An indication of how low the water level is at Comox Lake

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Victoria – Dallas Road

Posted on September 8, 2014 by Katherine

Dallas Road – James Bay

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Birds on the bay

Posted on September 4, 2014 by Katherine

A saucy bird at the Comox Marina

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Mount Washington – Whiskey Jacks

Posted on September 4, 2014 by Katherine

The Whiskey Jacks at Mount Washington can blend in quite well when they want to.

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Mount Washington – Whiskey Jack

Posted on September 4, 2014 by Katherine

A Whiskey Jack at the summit of Mount Washington

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Confluence of the Browns and Puntledge

Posted on September 2, 2014 by Katherine

Confluence of the Browns and Puntledge

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Horne Lake

Posted on August 29, 2014 by Katherine

There’s more to Horne Lake than the lake itself – Horne Lake Regional Park has a wonderful campground beside Mount Mark at the west end of the lake, and then there’s great hiking and caving at Horne Lake Caves Provincial … Continue reading →

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Horne Lake suspension bridge

Posted on August 28, 2014 by Katherine

The suspension bridge over the Qualicum River provides access to the caves at Horne Lake Caves Provincial Park. The bridge is just upstream of the outlet of the Qualicum River into Horne Lake.

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