Chemainus | BC Forest Discovery Centre

1964.001.014 - Donkey, steam

Dolbeer - horizontal spool donkey see photo - FMP 676 (1964.001.014a) & FMP 749 (1964.001.014b)

Record Type: Object

1966.001.001 - Saw, Circular

Steel, saw bits each set separately a little over 5 cm apart, varnished but finish not stand up; set upright, on 2 posts with roof, cement pad; brass plake reading "Presented by MacMillan Bloedel Limited, Chemainus Sawmill Division, to Commemorate 100 years of Sawmilling at Chemainus, June 4, 1966." Width: 250 cm

Record Type: Object

1993.025.005 - Print, Photographic

21 men on the platform of a Willamete (Or Lidgerwood?) Skidder that is on some railroad tracks. "VL & M" and "3" are clearly visible on the side. It is a massive steam-powered machine with two boilers harnessed to sophisticated overhead cable logging systems. "Nicholas Morant Photograph from office of Director of Public Information Ottawa" stamped on the back.

Record Type: Photo

1993.025.006 - Print, Photographic

A spar tree with multiple cables is the main focus, and at the lower right is a massive steam-powered machine with two boilers that is harnessed to the overhead cable systems. It is the same skidder from 1993.025.005. "Nicholas Morant Photograph from office of Director of Public Information Ottawa" stamped on the back.

Record Type: Photo

1993.025.007 - Print, Photographic

Logs being collected by a series of overhead cables. On the right is a modified crane (cherry picker) mounted on a flatcar. The cherry picker would reel the logs into place and special tongs were used to place the logs on a flatcar. A "V" with a diamond shaped background is visible on the machine's side, indicating it belonged to Victoria Lumber and Manufacturing Company.

Record Type: Photo

1993.050.001 - Postcard

Single postcard mailed on July 13, 1965 from Chemainus to Hope, BC. The postcard is a picture of the Crofton Pulp Mill Site. Includes writing on the back with the letter continuing onto the front with writing on the photograph of the Crofton Pulp Mill Site. It is from "Mrs Chris Mueller" and was sent to "Mrs Charles Bailie." Photograph taken by Worsley Studio.

Record Type: Archive

2009.211.004 - Print, Photographic

Two truck hauling in tandem. A man with a camera can be seen next to the front truck. The MacMillan Bloedel logo is clearly visible on the truck's side. The haul road is the mainline of M&B's Copper Canyon Division and the two trucks are starting their journey to carry the log to London, England.

Record Type: Photo

2018.057.070 - Print, Photographic

MacMillan Bloedel & Powell River train at dumping platform in Chemainus. Several flatcars loaded with logs sit stationary at a bridge crossing a body of water. Three men stand on the train's caboose. Logs will be dumped into water for transport and sorting.

Record Type: Photo

2018.057.071 - Print, Photographic

MacMillan Bloedel & Powell River dumping their logs at Chemainus.

Record Type: Photo

2018.057.076 - Print, Photographic

Trucks carrying large Douglas-fir logs that are about to be placed into the tide-water in Chemainus. These logs are being transported to Osaka, Japan. The Douglas-fir were felled by MacMillan Bloedel Ltd. Copper Canyon Division.

Record Type: Photo

2018.057.077 - Print, Photographic

An A-frame, an a-shaped frame made of timber, lifting large Douglas-fir logs into the water at Chemainus. These logs are being transported to Osaka, Japan. The Douglas-fir were felled by MacMillan Bloedel Ltd. Copper Canyon Division.

Record Type: Photo

2018.057.078 - Print, Photographic

Off highway logging truck hauling large Douglas-fir logs. These logs are being transported to Osaka, Japan. The Douglas-fir were felled by MacMillan Bloedel Ltd. Copper Canyon Division.

Record Type: Photo

2018.057.098 - Print, Photographic

Dumping logs from flatcars with a "Jill Poke", which is logger's lingo for a supported straight log or bar that strikes an object (in this case, the logs) at an angle to push it aside.

Record Type: Photo

2018.057.111 - Print, Photographic

Dumping logs from flatcars with a "Jill Poke", which is a supported straight log or bar that strikes an object (in this case, the logs) at an angle to push it aside. The Jill Poke is next to the two men in the photograph.

Record Type: Photo

2020.015.001 - Print, Photographic

Old "B.C." Donkey. Taken c. 1903. Eight unidentified men. Camp 4, Chemainus, BC.

Record Type: Photo

2020.015.003 - Print, Photographic

B&W photo depicting a steam donkey and a locomotive. Locomotive is dragging a lag. There are also three men present, though they are more difficult to see. Cannot identify what type of locomotive is pictured. Written in the back: "Taken near Chemainus in 1901. Loco #3 dragging a turn between rails - Donkeys is a 10x2 road donkey. (l-r) - Bob Laird, Jae MacDonald, Dutchy Reid. Writing on photo reads: Tram, engine & part of trip. Camp 5, B...

Record Type: Photo