Tag Archives: Qualicum River

Horne Lake dam

Posted on August 28, 2014 by Katherine

The Horne Lake dam is part of a system built by DFO beginning circa 1958 solely for the purpose of salmon enhancement in the Qualicum rivers. The system includes flow regulation, and hatchery and spawning channel improvements. The dam created … Continue reading →

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Horne Lake suspension bridge

Posted on August 28, 2014 by Katherine

The suspension bridge over the Qualicum River provides access to the caves at Horne Lake Caves Provincial Park. The bridge is just upstream of the outlet of the Qualicum River into Horne Lake.

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Bridges – Qualicum River

Posted on August 28, 2014 by Katherine

The bridge over the Big Qualicum River was built in 1955, back when Highway 19A was simply the Island Highway. Looking at Georgia Strait downstream of the bridge

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