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Joined September 24, 2025
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Map of Shoe tree

Shoe tree

Added September 25, 2025 • 0 comments • 0 photos
a large cedar tree covered in hundreds of shoes
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Map of Abandoned Powerhouse

Abandoned Powerhouse

Added September 25, 2025 • 1 comment • 0 photos
https://www.vancouvergunners.ca/yorke-island.html
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Map of Gun Emplacement

Gun Emplacement

Added September 25, 2025 • 0 comments • 0 photos
https://www.vancouvergunners.ca/yorke-island.html
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Map of Royston Shipwrecks

Royston Shipwrecks

Added September 25, 2025 • 0 comments • 0 photos
At least 14 twice-retired ships were sunk to make a rusting breakwater in Comox Harbour. deliberately sink decommissioned ships to create a...
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Map of Abandoned Location

Abandoned Location

Added September 25, 2025 • 0 comments • 0 photos
argonaut mine campbell river
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Abandoned Powerhouse
September 25, 2025
Visiting Yorke Island, British Columbia, requires navigating the dangerous waters of Johnstone Strait and Sunderland Channel, so a vessel with an experienced skipper is necessary. The abandoned World War II fort is now a protected Conservancy, and visitors must register and stay on marked trails to avoid hazards like barbed wire and unstable bunkers. Landing in Courtenay Bay is the safest option, and while there are no tours, a dinghy adventure can offer a unique glimpse into history