Category Archives: Vancouver Island Images

Comox Lake dam

Posted on August 5, 2014 by Katherine

Located on the Puntledge River, at the outlet of the Comox Lake Reservoir, the Comox Lake Dam Picnic Area is one of my favorite spots to grab a quick after work or after hike snack. The lake is full of … Continue reading →

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Cameron Lake

Posted on August 5, 2014 by Katherine

I don’t usually get to see much of Cameron Lake as Highway 4 (the Alberni Highway,) is twisty, narrow, and not a great place to pull off to explore. Actually, pulling off is easy when heading toward Port Alberni, but … Continue reading →

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Island signs

Posted on August 5, 2014 by Katherine

Just a little reminder that many recreational areas on Vancouver Island are shared with some pretty huge vehicles – like logging trucks. If not for logging, many areas would be inaccessible except by canoe and foot…

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Along the road

Posted on August 5, 2014 by Katherine

Comox Lake Road, Puntledge River recreation area.

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The story of the H

Posted on August 5, 2014 by Katherine

This sign at the Comox Dam Recreation Area twigged a few memories, including the huge BC Hydro H symbol on the headquarters building at 989 Nelson Street at Burrard in Vancouver, British Columbia , and the horns that sounded the … Continue reading →

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Amphitrite Point Lighthouse

Posted on August 5, 2014 by Katherine

Named for the naval warship the HMS Amphitrite in 1859 by Captian George H. Richards of the Royal Navy, Amphitrite Lighthouse is located on the western edge of Amphitrite Point, at the northern edge of Barkley Sound. In 1906 a … Continue reading →

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The creepy elf

Posted on August 5, 2014 by Katherine

This huge elf is a familiar sight if you’re in the vicinity of Nanoose – it’s supposed to be friendly but I think it’s just a wee bit on the creepy side.

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The Cumberland ski fence

Posted on August 5, 2014 by Katherine

The Cumberland ski fence.

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Barnacles

Posted on August 5, 2014 by Katherine

Barnacles at Rathrevor Beach Provincial Park Barnacles are a type of arthropod belonging to infraclass Cirripedia in the subphylum Crustacea – so these little guys are related to crabs and lobsters. Rathrevor Beach Provincial Park

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A bit of Errington

Posted on August 5, 2014 by Katherine

Founded in 1918 for British World War I officers to become chicken ranchers, Errington was named after Errington, Great Britain, by Duncan McMillan. Looking toward Mt Arrowsmith The community is located just south of Parksville and Qualicum Beach, close to … Continue reading →

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