Category Archives: Vancouver Island

Only in Victoria

Posted on June 23, 2014 by Katherine

3 guys trying not to look up the buskers kilt, and 37 women trying to…

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Dallas Road – as it was

Posted on June 23, 2014 by Katherine

The view of the ocean, ships, beaches and mountains are what grab the attention of most people when they drive or walk along Dallas Road near Ogden Point – the green concrete railing along the top of the sea wall … Continue reading →

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James Bay

Posted on June 23, 2014 by Katherine

More commonly referred to as the Inner Harbour, this is actually James Bay in Victoria. The picture above is linked to a 1500 X 371 pixel version, and if you really want to take a good look there is also … Continue reading →

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Island Signs

Posted on June 22, 2014 by Katherine

Island Signs – this one once carried some important information or a trail map in the Puntledge Recreation Area.

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Island Signs

Posted on June 22, 2014 by Katherine

Island Signs – this one carries an important message, especially when you’re in a kayak or tubing down a river.

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Island Signs

Posted on June 22, 2014 by Katherine

Island Signs – this one one the access road to BC Hydro’s Puntledge Generation Station. It’s an important sign as the level of the Puntledge River can change rapidly due to changes in discharge from Comox Lake into the Upper … Continue reading →

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Towering into the distance

Posted on June 22, 2014 by Katherine

BC Hydro power transmission lines appear to disappear into the mountains as they head toward the Comox Glacier – if not for BC Hydro and forestry, there would be by far fewer recreational areas on Vancouver Island.

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A death at Qualicum Falls

Posted on June 22, 2014 by Katherine

Lacrosse sticks form a memorial for Lukas Whibley, a teen who died after falling into the river at Little Qualicum Falls Provincial Park. The area is fenced off and well marked as being dangerous due to the cliffs and the … Continue reading →

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Along the pipeline

Posted on June 22, 2014 by Katherine

The corridor along the Puntledge penstock pipeline and the pipeline itself are popular recreation areas in Courtenay. The pipeline supplies water diverted from the Puntledge River to BC Hydro’s Puntledge Generating Station next to Arden Creek. Water released from the … Continue reading →

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Little Qualicum Falls Provincial Park

Posted on June 22, 2014 by Katherine

  The upper falls at Little Qualicum Falls Provincial Park [fbalbum url=”https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.253857574737961.1073742005.123247217798998&type=3″ size=”187″]

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