Category Archives: Campbell River

Pacific Fury

Posted on September 9, 2017 by Katherine

Pacific Fury transiting Discovery Passage off Quadra Island Related Posts:Island Fury – ex River EagleBC Ferries Campbell RiverTug and tow – logsPowell River Queen – not your normal view

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C-FQND

Posted on September 5, 2017 by Katherine

C-FQND, a Vancouver Island Air 1957 De Havilland DHC-3 over Campbell River Related Posts:Island Fury – ex River EagleA window on the fishG.M. VentureHoney

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Hallary

Posted on September 5, 2017 by Katherine

Tucked in with other boats, we have the fishing vessel Hallary in Campbell River Related Posts:Fishing Boats – Campbell RiverRendalSun FisherHecate Strait ex North Arm Furious

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Comfishboat

Posted on September 5, 2017 by Katherine

Fishing vessel Roy Kristian transiting Discovery Pass Related Posts:HallaryA bit of a messCampbell River – the big rockViking Princess

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Island signs – closed

Posted on November 28, 2016 by Katherine

Apparently the beach is closed near Campbell River… Related Posts:No CoalIsland SignsIsland SignsIsland Signs

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Hecate Straits ex North Arm Furious

Posted on November 28, 2016 by Katherine

Hecate Straits in Campbell River Related Posts:Hecate Strait ex North Arm FuriousNimpkish River bridgeElk Falls millOrca – Campbell River

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Quinsam River hatchery

Posted on October 16, 2016 by Katherine

Upstream salmon gate at the Quinsam River hatchery Related Posts:Quinsam River HatcheryQuinsam River salmonSalmon buffet – Quinsam HatcheryThe fish floor

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John Hart dam

Posted on October 14, 2016 by Katherine

John Hart dam Related Posts:John Hart surge towersJohn Hart penstockJohn Hart PenstockJohn Hart Generating Station

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John Hart penstock

Posted on October 13, 2016 by Katherine

The three wood stave penstocks running from John Hart Lake to the generating station Related Posts:John Hart penstock pipelinesJohn Hart PenstockJohn Hart Generating StationJohn Hart surge towers

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John Hart surge towers

Posted on October 13, 2016 by Katherine

The three surge towers at BC Hydro’s John Hart Generating Station The 90-metre tall white surge towers are in place to prevent the penstocks from bursting during periods of low production when the flow gates are closed. They will be … Continue reading →

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