Tag Archives: Highway 19

Port Hardy

Posted on August 11, 2015 by Katherine

I stopped at Port Hardy for two reasons – one being to visit the BC Ferries terminal in Bear Cove, and the other just so I could say that I have been to Port Hardy and the end of the … Continue reading →

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Mt Cain – summer

Posted on August 11, 2015 by Katherine

Mt Cain is one of the gems hidden away at the north end of Vancouver Island – many Island residents have never heard of it, which is a shame, as it’s one of four ski areas on Vancouver Island. Well, … Continue reading →

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Highway 19 – North Island

Posted on August 6, 2015 by Katherine

Besides being the longest highway on Vancouver Island, Highway 19 passes through some beautiful areas, my favorite being north of Campbell River, between Sayward and Woss, and along Nimpkish Lake.

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Kelsey Bay – the repair shop

Posted on June 9, 2015 by Katherine

The heavy equipment repair shop in Kelsey Bay

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Sayward – Kelsey Bay Marina

Posted on May 21, 2015 by Katherine

Kelsey Bay Marina [fbalbum url=”https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.304253423031709.1073742141.123247217798998&type=3″ size=”187″]

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Sayward – White Truck

Posted on May 17, 2015 by Katherine

It’s in pretty sad shape, but this old White truck is a reminder of logging as it was…

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On the road – Mount Arrowsmith

Posted on April 24, 2015 by Katherine

Mount Arrowsmith and Mount Cokely viewed to the south from Highway 19 At 1817 metres, Mount Arrowsmith is the highest and most visible mountain on southern Vancouver Island. The image above is linked to a larger version…

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Ossian A

Posted on April 9, 2015 by Katherine

Ossian A in Kelsey Bay Ossian A was built for the Canadian Forest Products operation at Englewood, where she was primarily employed towing log booms. She was later sold to Hodder Tugboat, and refitted with a 335 h.p. GM 12V71 … Continue reading →

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Miss Quadra

Posted on April 9, 2015 by Katherine

Miss Quadra in Kelsey Bay

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Sayward – Saw blade boot house

Posted on April 9, 2015 by Katherine

I’m calling this a saw blade boot house as the roof of the house is made out of old saw blades, and it houses boots. I suppose it’s also a tree house…

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