Category Archives: Vancouver Island Images

Horne Lake dam

Posted on August 28, 2014 by Katherine

The Horne Lake dam is part of a system built by DFO beginning circa 1958 solely for the purpose of salmon enhancement in the Qualicum rivers. The system includes flow regulation, and hatchery and spawning channel improvements. The dam created … Continue reading →

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Horne Lake suspension bridge

Posted on August 28, 2014 by Katherine

The suspension bridge over the Qualicum River provides access to the caves at Horne Lake Caves Provincial Park. The bridge is just upstream of the outlet of the Qualicum River into Horne Lake.

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E&N – the state of the rail

Posted on August 28, 2014 by Katherine

I’ve read the reports regarding the condition of the E&N rail line and bridges, listened to the press releases about the high likelihood that repairs to the bridges will start in the fall of 2014, and I’ve actually checked out … Continue reading →

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Island signs – Railway Street and Village Way

Posted on August 28, 2014 by Katherine

You’ll find the intersection of Railway Street and Village Way in Qualicum – running alongside the E&N line and quite near the train station.

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Bridges – Qualicum River

Posted on August 28, 2014 by Katherine

The bridge over the Big Qualicum River was built in 1955, back when Highway 19A was simply the Island Highway. Looking at Georgia Strait downstream of the bridge

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Sailing – Domino

Posted on August 27, 2014 by Katherine

Domino at anchor off Goose Spit in Comox Harbour

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Norwegian Sun

Posted on August 27, 2014 by Katherine

Norwegian Sun at Ogden Point cruise ship terminal

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A matter of perspective – Norwegian Sun

Posted on August 27, 2014 by Katherine

Two views of the Norwegian Sun, both looking toward the Ogden Point cruise ship terminal from Dallas Road in James Bay. The two images were shot about 3 metres apart, yet they present quite different scenes…

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Victoria – Reflections

Posted on August 27, 2014 by Katherine

Reflections of Victoria City Hall

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Victoria – Beacon Drive In

Posted on August 27, 2014 by Katherine

The Beacon Drive In Arguably the best soft ice cream in Victoria, the Beacon Drive In is just up the road from the western terminus of the Trans Canada Highway, and across the road from Beacon Hill Park

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