Tag Archives: Highway 4

Martin Mars Fire Base

Posted on August 4, 2014 by Katherine

I was looking for the Martin Mars water bombers (flying tankers) on Sproat Lake, and much to my dismay, was suckered by the sign above – it appeared to be indicating that the Fish and Duck Pub was the home … Continue reading →

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Highway 4

Posted on August 4, 2014 by Katherine

Originally connecting Coombs and Port Alberni, the “Alberni Highway” was originally designated as Highway 1A. In 1964 it was re-designated as Highway 4. In 1959 a  logging road was punched through the mountains between Port Alberni and the coast. Travellers … Continue reading →

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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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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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Cameron Lake

Posted on April 3, 2014 by Katherine

Cameron Lake on a day that was warm and the lake was almost mirror like – amazing… [fbalbum url=”https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.242050132585372.1073741962.123247217798998&type=3″ size=”187″]

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