Tag Archives: Strathcona Provincial Park

Upper Campbell Lake logging road bridge

Posted on May 10, 2016 by Katherine

The logging road bridge across Upper Campbell Lake

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Pacific Dogwood

Posted on May 10, 2016 by Katherine

Did you know that the white flowers on Pacific Dogwood are actually 4 –  6 modified leaves that surround a cluster of 30 – 40 small green flowers? Dogwood in Strathcona Provincial Park The fruit of a dogwood is part … Continue reading →

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Strathcona Parkway

Posted on December 15, 2015 by Katherine

Strathcona Parkway as viewed from Mt Washington

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Strathcona – A coating of snow

Posted on December 15, 2015 by Katherine

Paradise Meadow trailhead at Strathcona Provincial Park

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Strathcona view

Posted on December 3, 2015 by Katherine

Strathcona and the Comox Glacier viewed from Comox The setting sun provides some wonderful long light – it’s a fantastic time to be out with a camera as the colours come alive,  and the increasing shadows accentuate both nature and … Continue reading →

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Snow in Strathcona

Posted on November 17, 2015 by Katherine

The first snow of the season in Stathcona Provincial Park

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Strathcona Provincial Park – Buttle Lake

Posted on August 14, 2015 by Katherine

A winter day at Buttle Lake in Strathcona Provincial Park

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Royston Wrecks – from the sea

Posted on August 10, 2015 by Katherine

I just happened to have a camera with me while transiting from Comox to Denman Island aboard an Orca Class Patrol Craft Training, and we just happened to pass by the Royston Wrecks…

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Strathcona – Boliden Westmin Mine

Posted on February 17, 2015 by Katherine

Did you know that Strathcona Provincial Park is home to mining operations that  produce zinc, copper, gold and silver?  The road into Strathcona-Westmin Provincial Park goes right beside the mine operation. The Boliden Westmin Mine is relatively unique in that … Continue reading →

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Strathcona – roadside waterfall

Posted on January 10, 2015 by Katherine

One of many small waterfalls on the east side of Buttle Lake – this one was on Westmin Road in Strathcona Provincial Park.   And a bit of video… waterfall,Buttle Lake,Westmin Road,Strathcona,nature,winter,video,Strathcona Provincial Park

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