Category Archives: tourism

Before the snow – Mt Washington

Posted on November 12, 2015 by Katherine

Just my luck to head up Mt Washington two days before the first large snowfall of the year…

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Alberni Pacific – the end of the line

Posted on November 8, 2015 by Katherine

Alberni Pacific at the E&N station in Port Alberni …and pulling into McLean Mill

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Alberni Pacific – trains and trees

Posted on November 8, 2015 by Katherine

Alberni Pacific passing the Catalyst paper mill in Port Alberni The forestry industry has had highs and lows, with many saw mills and paper mills being sold to overseas companies, shut down, and dismantled. It’s perhaps more than a bit … Continue reading →

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Alberni Pacific – heading out

Posted on November 2, 2015 by Katherine

Aboard the Alberni Pacific as we head out of Port Alberni and a bit of video…

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Alberni Pacific – On the siding

Posted on November 2, 2015 by Katherine

Alberni Pacific No.7 shuttling on the siding in Port Alberni and a bit of video…

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Alberni Pacific – McLean Mill

Posted on November 2, 2015 by Katherine

Alberni Pacific No. 7 at McLean Mill National Historic Site and a bit of video…

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Alberni Pacific No. 2

Posted on November 2, 2015 by Katherine

Alberni Pacific No.2 was built in 1912 for the Weist Logging Co., and operated as No. 1 in Port Alberni. Between 1918 and 1950, it was operated as Alberni Pacific Lumber Co., Ltd. #2, in Franklin River. The Western Vancouver … Continue reading →

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No.7 and 2 Spot – Alberni Pacific

Posted on November 1, 2015 by Katherine

Alberni Pacific No.7 – 1929 Baldwin 2-8-2T, and 2-Spot, a 1912 Shay logging locomotive

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Alberni Pacific No.7

Posted on November 1, 2015 by Katherine

Alberni Pacific No.7 – 1929 Baldwin 2-8-2T

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Alberni Pacific Trick or Treat Train

Posted on November 1, 2015 by Katherine

The volunteers behind the Alberni Pacific Trick or Treat Train – a spooky ride aboard a steam train heading to McLean Mill National Historic Site.

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