Category Archives: river

Salmon buffet – Quinsam Hatchery

Posted on September 12, 2015 by Katherine

Sea gulls dining on pink salmon on the Quinsam River, downstream of the Quinsam Hatchery catchment and control dam.

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Quinsam River Hatchery

Posted on August 22, 2015 by Katherine

Upstream dam and salmon diversion at the Quinsam River Hatchery – Campbell River

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Tsolum River – Dove Creek Road bridge

Posted on August 22, 2015 by Katherine

Soon the one lane Dove Creek Road Bailey Bridge will fade into memory as it is scheduled to be replaced with a new  two-lane bridge across the Tsolum River. This is part of a project that will include approximately 700 … Continue reading →

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Englishman River

Posted on August 14, 2015 by Katherine

The upper falls at Englishman River Falls Provincial Park ll A bit of video of the Englishman River as viewed from the Top Bridge suspension bridge, and the falls at Englishman River Falls Provincial Park in Errington.

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A hot day at Stotan Falls

Posted on August 14, 2015 by Katherine

I’ve always had a healthy respect for the Puntledge River, which translates in staying out of it as the water in much of the river capable of sweeping you away, but on this hot summer day with low water flows, … Continue reading →

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Stotan Falls – low water

Posted on August 4, 2015 by Katherine

Low water flows on the Puntledge make for some great swimming in the pot holes upstream and downstream at Stotan Falls – 30 July 2015.

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Stotan Falls – the bridge

Posted on August 4, 2015 by Katherine

The Duncan Bay Main logging road bridge over the Puntledge River at Stotan Falls, on a hot summer day after a brief downpour.

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Comox Lake – water levels 23 May 2015

Posted on May 27, 2015 by Katherine

Comox Lake dam forebay water level 134.682m – 23 May 2015 A look at the water level of Comox Lake during the spring of 2015. This is the first in a series I will shoot to show the water level … Continue reading →

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Georgia Strait – Oyster River

Posted on May 14, 2015 by Katherine

Oyster River Nature Park is one of those hidden gems that is well worth checking out if you’re travelling on Highway 19A between Courtenay and Campbell River. Trails in the park follow the Oyster River to some wonderful sections of … Continue reading →

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Browns River Falls

Posted on March 5, 2015 by Katherine

Browns River Falls Browns River Falls is one of those places that you have to hike in to see – not a bad thing in my mind as it tends to make you appreciate the beauty, and the cool water … Continue reading →

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