Comox

[Jes Andersen]

Welcome to the Comox Valley... Courtenay, Cumberland and Comox

The Air Force Museum just outside the gate is a good place to start. They have a compound full of aircraft and a few military vehicles. One of the guys there that would be familiar with HMV in the area would be Rob Roy, who has posted here on MLU in the past. Some years ago he had a very nice deuce restoration and may know of others. My pile of salvage M37s would not exactly be what you would be looking for. If you have the time, check out the museum in the Comox Mall. (HMCS Alberni?) Also one of the members here (Roberta?) has a carrier and is involved with the displays from time to time. If you have a lot more time and interest, there is a good Military Museum in Nanaimo, a little over an hour's drive away. Further south in Victoria is the Ashton Armoury with their vehicle collection and the Canadian Scottish Museum at the Bay St, Armoury a bit over 3 hrs hard drive away. Outbound traffic is sometime outrageous in 'rush' hour, especially Fridays.

I'm not at home this week but will see if I can think of anything else. Hope someone else chimes in. Still lots to see around the area if you have the opportunity. Head up to Cumberland and hit the local museum to larn about the coal mining history of this area. Its 20 minutes up the road. Campbell River is about 30 minutes north and has a few sights around town. Their museum is pretty good and would give some local background, especially the Ripple Rock video in the theatre.

Have fun!

[Harry Moon]

And if you are really adventurous i can put you in touch with a guide to take you to Yorke Island. Google it.

[Robert Bergeron]

Very nice thank you Jes. I will be here in and out ( fly in , fly out ) for several months . So yes , i will visit all those places. Again, many thanks. Robert

[Robert Bergeron]

Roberta , are you on here ? I own a Carrier and and i cannot stop dreaming of Carriers . Any chance i could see yours ? Thanks Robert

[Jes Andersen]

Robert, I'll try to hook up with you in the next few weeks, since you'll be around for more than a few days maybe we can show you some of our part of the country. My home is in Black Creek about 20 minutes from the main gate at the base... I'm away until at least next week but internet is everywhere.

Harry mentioned York Island and its one that I completely forgot but would recommend. We used to visit on the way by and landed on the roof of the gun emplacement. An old family friend served their as a naval gunner and told some stories.

Jes

[Harry Moon]

Originally Posted by Jes Andersen

Robert, I'll try to hook up with you in the next few weeks, since you'll be around for more than a few days maybe we can show you some of our part of the country. My home is in Black Creek about 20 minutes from the main gate at the base... I'm away until at least next week but internet is everywhere.

Harry mentioned York Island and its one that I completely forgot but would recommend. We used to visit on the way by and landed on the roof of the gun emplacement. An old family friend served their as a naval gunner and told some stories.

Jes

YORKE, don't mix them up, the other one is cold wet and a long way away

[Jes Andersen]

Harry, my mistake. I should wear my cheaters when typing and not be in such a hurry. Last time I was at Yorke Island was by boat on the way back from a fishing adventure. Now that BC Parks has gotten involved, and volunteers working out there, there should be some better interpretive information available.

Fort Rodd Hill in Victoria would be another stop for Robert if he has the time for the long drive down there.


http://www.pc.gc.ca/eng/lhn-nhs/bc/f...ill/index.aspx

And, while not military, the Royal BC Museum is always a worthwhile stop for visitors to Victoria.

[Robert Bergeron]

Many , many thanks.

My extension on Base is 8047.

The secton is called DJA Comox so don't be afraid.

Cheers.

Bob

[Jes Andersen]

Originally Posted by Robert Bergeron

Roberta , are you on here ? I own a Carrier and and i cannot stop dreaming of Carriers . Any chance i could see yours ? Thanks Robert

Robert, try to pm universalgrl, as that is her user name... Roberta is right on your doorstep.

[Robert Bergeron]

thanks Harry and Jes. I work in HQ and live on Base.