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It's really sad! Every time I visit I am more and more convinced I'd like to move out there. I think I'd be happier with more outdoors activities available, bu

It's really sad! Every time I visit I am more and more convinced I'd like to move out there. I think I'd be happier with more outdoors activities available, but man— it's unnerving. One of the more peculiar things I witnessed when there last week was—as you mentioned—the very high water levels in Cumberland Lake which apparently forced BC hydro to let open the Comox dam and increase flow down the Puntledge. And for some reason they don't syphon any of that "excess" fresh water off, they just flow it into the ocean. I can understand not wanting to do anything overly disruptive, but it's already dammed. There were water shortage notices posted the entire time we were there. And it is always amazing in the worst ways to drive past clearcut segments of rainforest. Conversely, I saw some of the most amazing (in the best ways) sights I've ever seen on my most recent trip... I hope we can temper our damage before it changes things too much. There's so much to lose.

steve_adams_86 5y ago
Ah, yeah - the melt water was crazy during the heat wave. I watched Squamish river pull a couple trees down at the peak of it while eating dinner at the watershed restaurant. The erosion must have been so bad. You’re right though, there are still plenty of stunning sights to see here. All of strathcona park is loaded with breathtaking opportunities and it’s just one small part of the island. I personally can’t get enough of the west coast around Tofino. Snorkelling and diving is such a treat, I’m so excited to get back there.
- 52-6F-62 5y ago
  There's a lot of really special places there! Tofino is high on my list of must-visits. Each time we get out to the Island we don't really make it to the western coast. The only time I've been was down near Port Renfrew. Next time I'm out there Tofino is a must. I want to catch the surfers but I've been told storm season is pretty amazing as well.

steve_adams_86 5y ago

Ah, yeah - the melt water was crazy during the heat wave. I watched Squamish river pull a couple trees down at the peak of it while eating dinner at the watershed restaurant. The erosion must have been so bad. You’re right though, there are still plenty of stunning sights to see here. All of strathcona park is loaded with breathtaking opportunities and it’s just one small part of the island. I personally can’t get enough of the west coast around Tofino. Snorkelling and diving is such a treat, I’m so excited to get back there.

52-6F-62 5y ago
There's a lot of really special places there! Tofino is high on my list of must-visits. Each time we get out to the Island we don't really make it to the western coast. The only time I've been was down near Port Renfrew. Next time I'm out there Tofino is a must. I want to catch the surfers but I've been told storm season is pretty amazing as well.