Category Archives: Campbell River

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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Transformations on the Shore

Posted on July 5, 2016 by Katherine

  2016 Transformations on the Shore chainsaw carving competition in Campbell River Related Posts:Transformations on the ShoreTransformation on the ShoreMr CrabbyLogger Sports – Campbell River Salmon Festival

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Transformations on the Shore

Posted on July 5, 2016 by Katherine

2016 Transformations on the Shore chainsaw carving competition in Campbell River Related Posts:Transformations on the ShoreTransformation on the ShoreMr CrabbyLogger Sports – Campbell River Salmon Festival

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C-GVIX and C-GVRM

Posted on June 7, 2016 by Katherine

C-GVIX, a Vancouver Island Air 1956 Dehavilland DHC-3, and C-GVRM, a West Coast Helicopters Maintenance and Contracting Ltd 1980 Bell 206B in Campbell River. Related Posts:C-GVIX and C-GVRMC-FOPEC-GTLTGCWU

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John Hart penstock pipelines

Posted on June 7, 2016 by Katherine

In 1946, a portion of Elk Falls Provincial Park was transferred to the BC Power Commission for construction of the John Hart hydroelectric project near Campbell River. The project included the construction of three 12’ diameter wood stave pipelines to … Continue reading →

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