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The only #ruins left at #abandoned No.8 coal mine in #Cumberland. There used to be a huge building here but it was demolished in the 90s. Before it was torn down, it was a popular party place for local #ComoxValley teenagers. All the old mine shafts have been blocked off for public safety. There is still a large abandoned building that was part of this former large coal mine site but it's really deep into the forest & you need to bushwhack your way there. We had very limited time on this past road trip so I stuck to showing my friends the 2 easiest accesses to cool #AbandonedPlaces.

Eight mines used to operate at Comox, named No. 1 Mine through to No. 8 Mine. The workings consisted of boreholes, air shafts, mine entries, & underground network of tunnels. A rail network was also developed to link the ore piles with the town & Union Bay. Old rail bed remain in place today as public trails. A series of survey monuments also remains on the surface today. These have been tracked down, beginning with a concrete monument located slightly below ground in the vicinity of Cumberland Park & recorded to match the maps of the underground workings with the surface-level features today.

The mines at #Comox were technically advanced for their time, with partial mechanization & electrification well before 1900. The first documented use of electricity underground was in the No. 4 Mine in 1891, when four electrically-driven coal-cutters were installed.

Canadian Collieries (owned by #Dunsmuir family) Ltd. operated coal mines on Vancouver Island, including the Wellington Mines near Nanaimo & Comox Mines at Cumberland. Comox Mines had earlier been operated by Union #Colliery Company, the first of the mines being opened in 1888. The last of the Comox Mines, the No.8 Mine, was closed in 1953.

The vertical composition of a forest scene depicting several towering, moss-covered trees with textured bark. A dilapidated structure, partially occluded by foliage, is prominently positioned in the background, displaying colorful graffiti. The foreground includes a small creek with visible water reflections, surrounded by a carpet of brown autumn leaves. The lighting is soft, suggesting a cloudy day with muted colors throughout the scene.
Two tall, vertical, concrete structures with arched openings, covered in moss & vibrant graffiti. The left structure shows significant moss growth, while both are framed by tall trees in a forested environment. The color palette includes greens from the moss, browns from the earth, and various bright colors from the graffiti. In the foreground, a person in a teal jacket leans against a ruin, positioned slightly left of center, adding a human element to the scene. The lighting appears diffused due to cloud cover, creating a somber yet intriguing atmosphere.
A metal structure, partially obscured by a graffiti-covered front panel, situated on a forest floor with leaves. The panel features a variety of vibrant colors, including pink, purple, and blue, with several abstract designs and text. A gold spray paint can with a purple label is positioned centrally within the opening of the structure, surrounded by colorful paint splatters, and a cartoonish drawing appears in black outline on the lower right section of the panel. The background shows a dense forest with tall trees and a layer of fallen leaves.
A rusty, fragmented metal structure, likely a remnant of industrial equipment, positioned near a tree trunk in a forested area. The foreground consists of damp, earthy ground covered with a layer of brown leaves and ferns. Debris, including a damaged electronic component, is scattered around the base of the structure, which is painted with red and green hues, indicating weathering. Natural light filters through the trees, creating a somber atmosphere.
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