Category Archives: Vancouver Island Images

Comox Lake

Posted on September 12, 2014 by Katherine

On the way to Comox Lake Bluffs Ecological Reserve Comox Lake Bluffs Ecological Reserve was established on 30 April 1996 to protect an unusual dry-site plant community in the Coastal Western Hemlock Zone. It’s an interesting area to hike in…

Posted in forest, hiking, lakes, logging, mountains, nature, Vancouver Island, Vancouver Island Images | Tagged , , , , | Leave a comment

Comox Lake – The forgotten forest

Posted on September 12, 2014 by Katherine

In September 2014 the water levels in Comox Lake were at some of the lowest recorded by BC Hydro in the 30 years of recorded history. When the water is this low you can really begin to see what logging … Continue reading →

Posted in history, lakes, logging, nature, not your normal view, trees, Vancouver Island, Vancouver Island Images | Tagged , , , , , , | Leave a comment

Comox Lake – fallen giants

Posted on September 12, 2014 by Katherine

A few of the stumps and roots of fallen giants that can be seen along Comox Lake – a reminder of the rich history of logging on Vancouver Island. Eventually nature will reclaim this resource and only memories will remain … Continue reading →

Posted in Beach, forest, lakes, logging, nature, Vancouver Island, Vancouver Island Images | Tagged , , , , , | Leave a comment

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 →

Posted in history, lakes, logging, nature, plants, trees, Vancouver Island, Vancouver Island Images | Tagged , , , , , , | Leave a comment

Comox Lake – a bit of history

Posted on September 12, 2014 by Katherine

A piece of history on Comox Lake – a square metal washer that was likely used for log booming

Posted in Beach, lakes, logging, Vancouver Island Images | Tagged , , , | Leave a comment

Comox Lake – low water

Posted on September 11, 2014 by Katherine

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

Posted in hiking, nature, not your normal view, Vancouver Island, Vancouver Island Images | Tagged , , | Leave a comment

Bridges – Little Qualicum River

Posted on September 10, 2014 by Katherine

Little Qualicum River bridge on Highway 19A

Posted in bridges, river, Vancouver Island, Vancouver Island Images | Tagged , , | Leave a comment

Victoria – lost tourist attractions

Posted on September 8, 2014 by Katherine

The inner harbour of Victoria – above, the former home of the Royal London Wax Museum, and below, where Undersea Gardens once was.

Posted in history, tourism, Vancouver Island, Vancouver Island Images, Victoria | Tagged , , , , , , | Leave a comment

Victoria – Dallas Road

Posted on September 8, 2014 by Katherine

Dallas Road – James Bay

Posted in Beach, nature, tourism, Vancouver Island, Vancouver Island Images, Victoria | Tagged , , , , , | Leave a comment

Victoria – by land and by sea

Posted on September 8, 2014 by Katherine

The Ogden Point cruise ship terminal, Dallas Road in James Bay

Posted in tourism, Vancouver Island, Vancouver Island Images, Victoria | Tagged , , , , | Leave a comment