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Catherine Babault

I have been offering photo tours to locals and tourists in the Comox Valley and on Vancouver Island since 2018.

For some obscure reasons, my well-established business has never been featured in the Comox Valley Vacation Guide. I have been trying to get answers from the Comox Valley Tourism Office for 2 weeks now. Still waiting...

By the way, the guide features other tour operators, including some that are NOT located in our regional district.

#ComoxValley#VancouverIsland
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Ms. Que Banh

I first went to this old timber mill ruins in #Merville in the early 90s - years before it was included as part of the present #HeadquartersTownsite Park. It's one of the easiest accessible #AbandonedPlaces you can visit in the #ComoxValley on #VancouverIsland. I've done many past photoshoots with models here & assisted in shooting some music videos & short films here many years ago.
Some folks built skateboard ramps & rail jumps inside the unroofed building ruins in the late 90s.

The mill was built between 1912-1913 for the Canadian Western Logging Company. There was an entire small mill town at this location with post office, schools, medical clinic & more. The Headquarters townsite survived until the late 1950’s when the school & houses were sold for $1 each with the proviso that they be moved off company property. #Ruins of the mill can be seen at Headquarters Townsite Park. The park is stewarded by local community citizens.

The old concrete building at the entrance to Headquarters Townsite Park from Farnham Road was built as a rough timber mill in 1912-1913. Despite being fully equipped, the mill was never used for reasons that remain unclear. Some say the mill was only built so that the company could gain certain concessions from the BC government. The recession of 1913 may have led the company to abandon it. Parts from the mill were later used to build a new mill in Courtenay.

A dilapidated building with stone walls partially obscured by vibrant graffiti artwork. Its flat roof is lined with moss, and multiple empty windows are apparent. Surrounding the structure are bare trees without leaves and scattered underbrush, creating a wild, overgrown environment. The ground is covered in brown leaves, and a dirt path leads towards the building. The overall lighting is dim, suggesting a cloudy atmosphere.
An interior view of a ruined building constructed from dark concrete, with the walls adorned in vibrant graffiti art. Vertical and horizontal lines from the walls create a geometric framework. The floor is muddy and littered with branches, enhancing the abandoned feel. Tall, leafless trees frame the scene, while a gray sky looms overhead, providing soft, diffused lighting that contributes to the melancholic mood. The graffiti varies in color and style, adding splashes of brightness to the otherwise somber environment.
A large, rectangular concrete structure, featuring elaborate graffiti art, including abstract shapes and colorful designs, on its exterior wall. The building is partially shaded by surrounding trees, which have a mix of moss-covered trunks and bare branches. A lone figure in gray clothing stands to the right, with autumn leaves covering the ground, and a sign mounted on the wall reading "No Trespassing." The sky above is overcast, contributing to a moody atmosphere.
A wide-angle view of an abandoned building with walls adorned in diverse graffiti art, including bright colors and intricate designs. The foreground features a hand holding a large, metallic spray paint can, partially in focus, while the background displays the rugged ground made of dark stones, scattered branches, and moss patches. Dim natural light filters through the trees outside, enhancing the somber yet creative atmosphere.
#BCTimberHistory#BCLoggingHistory#BCHistory
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Ms. Que Banh

#Moss covered big leaf maple trees are the main tree species growing in & around the trails & #riparian zones at #HeadquartersTownsite Park in #Merville on #VancouverIsland.

This is a view of part of the #TsolumRiver.

In 1964, Mount Washington Copper Mining Co. moved into its watershed & built a copper mine. By 1966, they left the area after extracting 940,000 tonnes of waste rock. Even though mining lasted only 3 years, repercussions of the mining practices can still be seen today. What was once a river that was sprawling with 15,000 coho salmon depleted to only 14 by 1984. In 1997, Tsolum River Task Force was formed by over 200 local residents with the goal of restoring Tsolum River's health & productivity.

The river previously supported large populations of salmon, steelhead & cutthroat trout & contributed significantly to the local economy. The economic benefit to the community, in 2007 dollars, was estimated at $2.7 million annually. Past remediation efforts have contributed to improved water quality in the Tsolum River. However, further improvement is needed in order to allow restoration of the fisheries resource.

A 6-ways partnership was founded in 2001 between the BC Ministry of Environment, Timber West, Tsolum River Restoration Society, Pacific Salmon Foundation, Environment Canada & Fisheries & Oceans Canada.
This partnership led to a successful wetland project, which reduced the copper levels to the point that fish stocks have now returned to the Tsolum River. The wetland has a limited life of 5-10 years, after which copper leachate will again impact the emerging fish populations.

Recommended reading:

thenarwhal.ca/three-years-of-m

charlesbrandt.ca/state-of-the-

tsolumriver.org/reports.html

tsolumriver.org/recovery-plan.

Access to this part of the river is on Farnham Rd.

A tranquil river scene within a dense forest. In the foreground, a sandy bank with green ferns leads to the water's edge. The river, reflecting the surroundings, is bordered by moss-covered trees on the left and ferns, salal and Oregon grape plants on the right. Sparse, bare trees tower in the background, creating a sense of depth and solitude, with muted gray skies on an overcast day.
#ComoxValley#PuntledgeBlackCreek#nature
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Catherine Babault

This summer and for the second year, I saw a couple of Northern Bobwhites (Colinus virginianus) and their offsprings in Courtenay, Vancouver Island. This is a rare sighting for this part of Canada and, to my knowledge, there are no documented records of previous sightings. This bird lives in Eastern US and south Ontario in Canada.

A female Northern Bobwhite in green grass. She is a brown game bird with a short beak. There are lighter brown markings on her plumage.
A male Northern Bobwhite in green grass. Its body is brown and lighter brown markings on its chest. Its head is mostly white with a black stripe from its beak and over its eyes.
#RareBird#birds#CourtenayBC
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Catherine Babault

Don't spend Christmas Day alone, spend it with a small group of friendly nature photographers of all levels. Join me for a day excursion in #ComoxValley on #VancouverIsland We'll capture the sunrise, landscape and wildlife and have fun for the day! Carpooling available. Max. 5 people.
Details and registration here: catherinebabault.com/workshops

Poster of a sunset with a light orange sky over a glacier and snowy mountains. This glacier is called Queneesh by the Komok's First Nation. The text on the poster reads: Christmas Day Nature Photography Excursion Comox Valley, Vancouver Island with Catherine Babault
#Christmas#NaturePhotography#photography
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