Tag Archives: river

Englishman River Estuary

Posted on October 20, 2016 by Katherine

A foggy gray day on the Englishman River, walking along the estuary trail toward Parksville and Georgia Strait. and some video…

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Quinsam River hatchery

Posted on October 16, 2016 by Katherine

Upstream salmon gate at the Quinsam River hatchery

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Field Sawmill site

Posted on October 12, 2016 by Katherine

All that remains of the Field Sawmill site along Dike Road (Comox Road)

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Field Sawmill wharf – Black and white

Posted on October 12, 2016 by Katherine

The Field Sawmill wharf – it’s pretty much the last major reminder of the Courtenay River’s industrial heritage. If you look between the 5th Street Bridge and the Comox Estuary you will see pilings and a few smaller wharfs – … Continue reading →

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Courtenay River – Field Sawmill wharf

Posted on October 12, 2016 by Katherine

Looking up the Courtenay River from the Field Sawmill wharf You can likely use typical mobile device controls to scroll around the image, as well as zoom in and out. On a computer the mouse can be used to move … Continue reading →

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Field Sawmill wharf

Posted on October 11, 2016 by Katherine

It’s a bit of a bother to get to, but the old Field Sawmill wharf is a piece of Courtenay history that provides some great views along the Courtenay River. Above, looking downstream toward the Courtenay Air Park and marina. … Continue reading →

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Nimpkish River bridge

Posted on October 7, 2016 by Katherine

Nimpkish River bridge The Nimpkish River is the longest river on the Island, originating on the west slope of Mount Alston, flowing northwest into Nimpkish Lake and then north into the Broughton Strait 8 km east of Port McNeill

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Nymph Falls

Posted on October 2, 2016 by Katherine

Nymph Falls were the result of an early-1950s creation of a fish ladder on the Puntledge River, completed by the Department of Fisheries and Oceans and BC Hydro.

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Rosewell Creek restoration

Posted on September 28, 2016 by Katherine

Stream bed restoration and enhancement upstream of the Rosewell Creek hatchery

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Perseverance Creek

Posted on September 12, 2016 by Katherine

Getting around the collapsed bridge over Perseverance Creek as I head to Whytes Bay

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