Tag Archives: Comox

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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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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The Elasmosaur at YQQ

Posted on August 5, 2014 by Katherine

Okay – this is majorly geeky, so fairly warned, right? Canadian Forces Base Comox is primarily operated as an air force base by the Royal Canadian Air Force and is one of two bases in the country using the CP-140 … Continue reading →

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Nautical Art

Posted on July 28, 2014 by Katherine

Nautical art at the 19 Wing Marine section

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Onboard an Orca

Posted on July 28, 2014 by Katherine

Onboard a warship one should always know how to get to their bunk, the galley, and the life rafts. The goal is to spend as little time as possible in a life raft… HMCS Quadra,Comox,Navy,Cadets,Goose Spit, Canadian Forces,CFB Comox,Vancouver Island … Continue reading →

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HMCS Quadra – sailing

Posted on July 27, 2014 by Katherine

Staff Cadet PO1 Berthelot from HMCS Quadra Cadet Summer Training Centre closed up for Special Sea Duty Men aboard Grizzly, an Orca Class patrol and training ship.

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HMCS Quadra – sailing

Posted on July 27, 2014 by Katherine

Cadets sailing at HMCS Quadra Cadet Summer Training Centre [fbalbum url=”https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.259716350818750.1073742015.123247217798998&type=1″ size=”187″]

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Browns River bridge and trail

Posted on July 22, 2014 by Katherine

The Forbidden Plateau Road bridge over the Browns River.   The Forbidden Plateau Road bridge over the Browns River is really nothing special by itself – the bridge is situated where a trail leads to Browns River Falls and that’s … Continue reading →

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