Tag Archives: Campbell River

Old houses – Campbell River

Posted on January 18, 2016 by Katherine

A pair of old houses that have long since been abandoned as homes – a lot of stories could be told if you know who to ask…

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Quinsam River salmon

Posted on January 18, 2016 by Katherine

Quinsam River upstream of Quinsam Hatchery, west of Campbell River on Highway 28

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Walking on water

Posted on January 18, 2016 by Katherine

Walking on water at the Quinsam Hatchery visitor centre, Highway 28 west of Campbell River.

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Inlet Wrangler

Posted on November 26, 2015 by Katherine

Inlet Wrangler heading north past Quadra Island Built: 2007, MacTavish Welding Limited, Campbell River Construction Material: Steel Gross Tonnage (t): 47.85 Net Tonnage (t): 35.89 Length: 13.21m Breadth: 6.1m Draft: 3.17m Power: 2x 746 Kw diesel Speed (knots): 10.0 Propulsion: … Continue reading →

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Honey

Posted on November 25, 2015 by Katherine

There’s a lot of history to be seen while driving Along Highway 19A toward Campbell River – bits and pieces of what was once a vibrant tourist destination, now bypassed at 120 kmh by Highway 19. Honey – near Stories … Continue reading →

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Vanishing Campbell River – Houses

Posted on November 20, 2015 by Katherine

The old making way for the new – just south of Campbell River on Highway 19A

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Vanishing Campbell River – Eagles Nest Lodge

Posted on November 19, 2015 by Katherine

Eagles Nest Lodge – Campbell River I stopped to take look at what is left of a once popular destination for tourists, hunters, and fishermen – it’s sad on many levels, but perhaps inevitable that this and many more small … Continue reading →