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Haslam Lake Pier – Abandon

Haslam Lake in Powell River has a short history, somewhat man made but still a Glacier dug lake, its not a deep lake but it certainly is narrow and long. Many years of logging have gone on here, many companies … Continue reading

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Saltery Bay – Powell River Road Connection

In the early days of Powell River, the town consisted of a mill, no roads anywhere except within the Townsite, only logging trains left it. There were however lots of homesteads north and south of this townsite, the Phillips, the … Continue reading

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Khartoum Lake – Abandon Camp

Khartoum Lake, in Powell River has a long history, named after the famous Khartoum, sits beside another lake that is now called Lois Lake, prior was called Gordon Pasha. Originally there were 3 large lakes, Lois Lake, Gordon Pasha and … Continue reading

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The Loon Lake – Inland Lake Donkey Camp

On July 19, 2009 I ventured out in the boat on Loon Lake – Inland Lake as I heard about railroad tracks heading into the water at the other end. I suspected that it was the base camp for the … Continue reading

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Haslam Lake Railroad

Years and years ago in Halsam Lake Powell River, there was once upon a time a railroad, this railroad once went as far as Duck and Mud Lakes, and to LangBay, Myrtle Point, and  even Grief Point. Later in the years, this railway … Continue reading

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Spring Lake Camp May 20 2009

Spring Lake Camp was a logging camp in the Powell River area in the early 1900’s, with more than a dozen bunkhouses, 15 other buildings, and over 200 men who worked hard and logged harder. Sitting high in the hills … Continue reading

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Something we have located in Nanton Lake BC

I was told there was maybe an old train sitting in the lake, I use google earth to research my area before I go there, when I was looking on google earth I noticed something near the shore, it did … Continue reading

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