Tag Archives: Campbell River

Elk Falls mill

The Elk Falls mill – one of many mill that have shut down

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John Hart dam

John Hart dam

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John Hart penstock

The three wood stave penstocks running from John Hart Lake to the generating station

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John Hart surge towers

The three surge towers at BC Hydro’s John Hart Generating Station The 90-metre tall white surge towers are in place to prevent the penstocks from bursting during periods of low production when the flow gates are closed. They will be … Continue reading

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Transformations on the Shore

  2016 Transformations on the Shore chainsaw carving competition in Campbell River

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Transformations on the Shore

2016 Transformations on the Shore chainsaw carving competition in Campbell River

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John Hart penstock pipelines

In 1946, a portion of Elk Falls Provincial Park was transferred to the BC Power Commission for construction of the John Hart hydroelectric project near Campbell River. The project included the construction of three 12’ diameter wood stave pipelines to … Continue reading

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Inlet Challenger

Inlet Challenger in Campbell River

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Westco Pioneer – ex Jacques Cartier B.C.

Westco Pioneer ( ex Jacques Cartier B.C.) in Campbell River

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Glengary

Glengary in Campbell River

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