The Oak Harbour is a bulk carrier (a ship that carries nonliquid cargoes such as grain
or ore in bulk) sailing under the flag of Hong Kong. It is in the process of turning left,
and with the help of the two tugs it stopped at a large dock just out of frame. Large ships
like this occasionally stop at that Campbell River dock, presumably for maintenance.

The tan coloured buildings on the right are parts of Painter’s Lodge. Here is some history
from the Painter’s Lodge website:

“E.P Painter, a boat builder by trade, arrived in Campbell River with his wife in 1922.
During that time, salmon fishing in the area had become so popular that tent colonies
had sprung up at the mouth of the Campbell River. Seeing the need for more permanent
accommodation for sport fishermen, Mr. Painter decided to establish Painter’s Lodge.

Originally the Lodge consisted of nothing more than permanent tent structures with
wood stoves and outdoor washing facilities. This eventually evolved into a few cabins
along with a boat building business. As the demand for accommodation grew, so did the
resort with a main lodge eventually being built in 1940.

Because of its close proximity to Frenchman’s Pool and the Tyee Pool, Painter’s Lodge
quickly became a popular fishing destination among both avid fishermen and celebrities.
Bob Hope, Bing Crosby, John Wayne and Susan Hayward are just a few of the stars who
have visited Painter’s Lodge over the years. Due to the immense fishing success found
at the lodge, it soon became the prime destination for serious anglers seeking giant
Pacific salmon.”

Unfortunately salmon stocks are now a fraction of what they were mere decades ago.

Best viewed at original size.