Explore the Places Where Cumberland's History was Created

Maps

Maps are a set of curated tales told through a contemporary lens, providing snapshots of Cumberland’s past through wandering geographic trails.

Mine Ruins – former mine site No.4 (fan house) – Comox Lake Road Cumberland BC03

Nature’s Museum

Seek the hidden objects from the collection

Explore the Nature’s Museum trail around Comox Lake. Hiding amongst the dense forest floor are treasures waiting to be uncovered, each creating a link to memories of people, communities, industry and natural disasters. As you venture on this guided trail, stop to examine each object and the tale it tells.

Map • 9 Locations

Community

A Day At The Lake

A fun itinerary

It’s time to escape. Now that you've had that first cup of coffee and everyone is loaded into the car, it’s time to make your way to the lake! Escape from the mundane and a step into the sublime.

Map • 11 Locations

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Camp Life

A lakeside community

For a time, an isolated but vibrant logging community thrived on Comox Lake. Nestled deep within the forests of Vancouver Island, the Comox Logging Company’s lake camp was more than just a workplace; it was a home to those who dared to carve out a living in the rugged wilderness. With the towering trees and the glistening waters as their backdrop, loggers and their families built a tight-knit community, defined by hard work, camaraderie, and a shared sense of purpose. Though the camp's days are long gone, its spirit lives on in the memories of those who called it home and in the stories passed down through generations.

Map • 11 Locations

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Legacies of a community's grocers and stores

Come with us for a wander down Dunsmuir Avenue as we go looking to fill our grocery and tote bags from the stores of history.

As we delve into the past, we discover the remarkable legacy of these cherished stores, unveiling a captivating story of heritage, progress, and the individuals who contributed to the town's unique identity, showcasing how their influence continues to resonate through the years.

Map • 6 Locations

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Maps

Nature’s Museum

A Day At The Lake

Camp Life

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Forging Solidarity

Joe Naylor

baseball gear

The Labour Movement