Category Archives: Vancouver Island Images

Frank Island – four in the sand

Posted on September 25, 2014 by Katherine

The remains of a car or truck that somehow wound up stuck the tombolo connecting Frank Island to Chesterman Beach

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Not your normal view – Grumman CS2F / CP-121 Tracker

Posted on September 25, 2014 by Katherine

RCAF Grumman CS2F / CP-121 Tracker at the Comox Air Force Museum

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A blustery day – Air Force Beach

Posted on September 24, 2014 by Katherine
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Puntledge Generating Station penstock

Posted on September 23, 2014 by Katherine

I set out to find out exactly where the 5.1 km long penstock pipeline for BC Hydro’s Puntledge Generation Station transitions from the welded steel construction that most people see, to the wood stave construction that is a bit off … Continue reading →

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Puntledge Generation Penstock Pipeline

Posted on September 23, 2014 by Katherine

  Looking along the pipeline toward Bevan, Forbidden Plateau and Comox Lake

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The 40 Houses

Posted on September 21, 2014 by Katherine

In 1948, a project to be built in Courtenay was proposed by Central Housing and Mortgage Corporation. There would be 40 houses on the “old Cudmore property” which was bounded on the north by 17th Street and to the west … Continue reading →

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At the top – Mount Washington

Posted on September 21, 2014 by Katherine

The view of top and from the top of Mount Washington The complete set of images is in a Facebook Album and a standalone album…

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Strathcona – from the top

Posted on September 19, 2014 by Katherine

Strathcona Provincial Park viewed from the top of Mount Washington   

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Mount Washington – Eagle Chair

Posted on September 19, 2014 by Katherine

Mount Washington’s Eagle Chair offers some of the best views of Strathcona Provincial Park, the Comox Valley and Georgia Strait. The complete image set is in a Facebook album and a standalone image album…

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Duncan Bay Main

Posted on September 19, 2014 by Katherine

Duncan Bay Main logging road – near Strathcona Parkway

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