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Welcome to BC Explorer

Introduction

Welcome Visitors

We have decided to create this site to allow individuals to share information about some of the historic and interesting sites in the Pacific Northwest.

We hope to see this site evolve into a repository of information on the many odd and interesting places that grace the landscape of the Pacific Northwest

As a self described UE, and Research Hobbyist, this site allows me to share with the world all that I have learned about the fascinating places that surround my humble abode.

I derive no income from this endeavor, it is strictly an expensive hobby. Share the knowledge of the world, and you give a gift no one can deny.

Thanks for visiting, Checkout the site, send us an email through the Contact Form and let us know your thoughts

Douglas Dunn

More about BC Explorers.....

This website is dedicated to the Memory of Frank Hunt, A staff member at the GVRD who dedicated his lifetime to collecting and sharing the History of the GVRD to the residents of the province of British Columbia.

Frank, May your keen interest and inspiration in historical research live on in all of us.

Created on 02/04/2003 10:24 AM by admin
Updated on 04/24/2008 10:40 PM by doubleds


	Calling all Urban Explorers, Historians, Photo Lovers We have set up this site to allow anyone to contribute content, through the Forums, or the Photo Database you can comment and share information about Structures that interest you. Simply create a new account on either the Website, Forums or Pictures Gallery, if you have information you feel would be of interest to the staff of this site, please contact us through the links to the left.

Announcements

Save Lonsdale School

Posted by: doubleds on 07/05/2008 11:45 AM

I met some wonderful people at my first visit to the North Vancouver Museum and Archives some months ago as I was searching out the history of the Lynn Creek Zinc Mines.

They informed me that the North Vancouver School District intends on demolishing the Lonsdale School, a local educational landmark of their community for just under 100 years.

I decided to volunteer my time to photograph and research the school for both the benefit of the local history organizations, and my own interest in institutional structures.

Fire at Woodlands

Posted by: doubleds on 07/03/2008 12:26 PM (Read: 7)

I was driving home from work yesterday afternoon and heard on the radio about a fire at Woodlands, my heart sank right away, while ive never had the chance to see the building close up, many people have been kind enough to share photos of the buildings through the gallery.

Explorer Dies at Hearn Generating Station

Posted by: doubleds on 06/25/2008 11:09 PM (Read: 28)

I found out a couple of days ago about the passing of a fellow Urban Explorer in Ontario, If you would like to read more click below...

Travelling Photographer collects sights of PNW

Posted by: doubleds on 04/30/2008 01:44 PM (Read: 78)

I will be travelling south of 49 this weekend....

CASTLE SCHOOL BURNS!!!!!!

Posted by: doubleds on 04/27/2008 11:06 PM (Read: 103)

At around 2:00pm PST The former Concrete Elementary School caught fire and burned...

Titanic Smashed!!

Posted by: doubleds on 04/26/2008 09:18 PM (Read: 87)

That was the Announcement in The April 16th 1912 edition of the British Columbian Weekly.....

PACNORTH EXPO 2008

Posted by: doubleds on 04/11/2008 10:07 PM (Read: 95)

I will be traveling to Concrete Wa to attend the Pacific Northwest Expo 2008 in Concrete Wa.

New Documents added to site!

Posted by: doubleds on 04/07/2008 03:26 AM (Read: 93)

I spent the last few hours adding my latest collection of digitized articles....

BC Historical Federation announces new publication Windows to our Past - a pictorial history of British Columbia

Posted by: RR on 04/06/2008 11:21 AM (Read: 91)

Windows to our Past - a pictorial history of British Columbia features 117 unpublished photographs, postcards and images from around British Columbia 1900 - 1930's. A unique collection of rarely seen buildings and subjects - many from private collections.

A Visit to the BC Hydro Information Center

Posted by: doubleds on 04/04/2008 11:44 AM (Read: 102)

I had the oppertunity to visit the BC Hydro Information Center today, They very graciously allowed me to view some of the materials in their collection...


	Featured Photo Douglas Dunn Stave Lake Power House


	Past 3 Announcements A Special Feature Article Lynn Creek Zinc Mines, BCER and other info Busy Beaver brings Buntzen before googlers


	Recently Added Documents Name: UBC Archives-BCER Collection Updated: 06/17/2008 11:12 AM Name: UBC Archives-BCER Collection Updated: 06/17/2008 11:10 AM Name: Mary Gruchy fonds Updated: 06/16/2008 10:24 AM Name: Memories of an old timer- Working at Buntzen Updated: 05/28/2008 11:22 AM Name: Western Canada Power Co/Coquitlam Agreement Updated: 05/28/2008 11:21 AM Name: Britannia Beach Mine Power Plants Updated: 05/28/2008 04:11 AM Name: Britannia Beach-BC Tel. Agreement Submarine Cable Updated: 05/28/2008 03:45 AM