Category Archives: Provincial Park

Burma Star Cairn

Burma Star Cairn – Stoltz Pool Provincial Park

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The way it was – Burgoyne Bay

Built by Richard Maxwell on his farm in 1901, this root cellar is one of the historic farm buildings in Burgoyne Bay Provincial Park.

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From the top – Mt Maxwell

The view from Mt Maxwell Provincial Park It was a cloudy day when I visited Mt Maxwell Provincial Park, the sort of day that is usually, but not always, good for shooting time-lapse video. This was one of those not … Continue reading

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Spider Lake – a bit of winter

Snow and ice on Spider Lake Spider Lake Provincial Park is a little gem that is a short drive off Highway 19 – it’s a beautiful spot for a bit of paddling, fishing, or gentle hiking on the well developed … Continue reading

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Strathcona – a fall day

A snowy fall day in Strathcona as viewed from Raven Lodge

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Mt Washington – Strathcona views

Looking toward Strathcona Provincial Park from the base of ski operations at Mt Washington. A bit of snow helps to identify the areas that have been logged, and those that have yet to be logged.

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Nystar mine – a nice truck

A nice Mac Truck at the Nystar Mine – Strathcona Provincial Park

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HW Mine water recovery pond

The HW Mine water recovery pond – it should not be that colour…

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Ralph River – a starry night

A starry night at Ralph River – Stratchona Provincial Park

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Mr Toad

A nice big toad in Strathcona Provincial Park

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