Tag Archives: nature

Towering into the distance

Posted on June 22, 2014 by Katherine

BC Hydro power transmission lines appear to disappear into the mountains as they head toward the Comox Glacier – if not for BC Hydro and forestry, there would be by far fewer recreational areas on Vancouver Island.

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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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The Gardens on Anderton

Posted on June 21, 2014 by Katherine

The Gardens on Anderton are an amazing gem tucked away in Comox, a must see location… [fbalbum url=”https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.658788937546825.1073741839.451644678261253&type=3″ size=”187″]

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Comox Lake

Posted on June 15, 2014 by Katherine

  Comox Lake with the Comox Glacier in the background. Besides being the reservoir for the Courtenay and Comox water supply, Comox Lake is also the water supply for the BC Hydro Puntledge Generation Station. The lake was at one … Continue reading →

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Bear trap

Posted on June 15, 2014 by Katherine

Unfortunately these are necessary as bears do become problems when we mess with their habitat. Fortunately the conservation officers do what they can to relocate the bears to a place where humans do not interfere.

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Comox estuary

Posted on June 13, 2014 by Katherine

Clouds and light interacting over the Comox Estuary and the mountains.

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Set locations – Filberg

Posted on June 13, 2014 by Katherine
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Rhododendrums

Posted on June 10, 2014 by Katherine

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A window on nature

Posted on May 31, 2014 by Katherine

Mt Washington – 30 May

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