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post by HackTheRipper   |  | 
Vancouver Island Draining
< on 6/25/2014 9:14 PM >

Pretty much what the title says. If you don't feel like posting in the Under The Garden City thread, dump all your Vancouver Island drain-related stuff here.


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post by HackTheRipper   |  | 
Re: Vancouver Island Draining
<Reply # 1 on 6/26/2014 1:57 AM >

For starters, here's a really cool resource I just found. If you find the "Layers" button, and select "storm Drains" or "Sewers" It will give you a map of the city's storm drainage system... without having to go to city archives. Of course the map won't be 100% accurate, but it's a start.

http://vicmap.vict...ml?Viewer=Victoria


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post by Big Sid   |  | 
Re: Vancouver Island Draining
<Reply # 2 on 7/4/2014 6:38 AM >

Newer to this sort of thing. Are there any other tunnels/drains worth checking out besides the hall/burrow/darkie? Those are the only ones I've heard of but I'd like to explore some others


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post by air-0-plane   |  | 
Re: Vancouver Island Draining
<Reply # 3 on 7/4/2014 8:10 PM >

Posted by HackTheRipper
For starters, here's a really cool resource I just found. If you find the "Layers" button, and select "storm Drains" or "Sewers" It will give you a map of the city's storm drainage system... without having to go to city archives. Of course the map won't be 100% accurate, but it's a start.

http://vicmap.vict...ml?Viewer=Victoria


If you zoom all the way in you can find the pipe diameter, so you know if your going to fit ;) Though as you said they are not 100% accurate.

2 other handy GIS maps

http://www.saanich...ces/gis/index.html

http://crdatlas.ca/ <--- No drains but good for images and property lines


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post by TacDical   |  | 
Re: Vancouver Island Draining
<Reply # 4 on 7/21/2014 3:03 PM >

Ive never found maps at city archives, I did chat with a lovely girl one day
across the way who printed out storm and sanitary for a "school" project. Only worked the once I try every year and get ignored most the time


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post by TacDical   |  | 
Re: Vancouver Island Draining
<Reply # 5 on 7/21/2014 3:06 PM >

Big sid there are many others have you been threw those 3? DD and HoW are easy to find beginner drains the burrow is a GEM


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post by Big Sid   |  | 
Re: Vancouver Island Draining
<Reply # 6 on 7/22/2014 10:39 PM >

Posted by TacDical
Big sid there are many others have you been threw those 3? DD and HoW are easy to find beginner drains the burrow is a GEM


been through DD and HoW, I have an idea of where Burrow is, and I'm gonna check it out with some buddies soon.

I've heard of a few other nameless ones, but not a clue where to start with finding those.


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post by TacDical   |  | 
Re: Vancouver Island Draining
<Reply # 7 on 7/26/2014 3:12 PM >

Everyone ive been threw is named some are back breakers though. after last night, a trip tonight may be in order

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post by Big Sid   |  | 
Re: Vancouver Island Draining
<Reply # 8 on 7/27/2014 11:31 PM >

Posted by TacDical

after last night, a trip tonight may be in order


Hm?

Also I've been poking around for a few hours in what I think is the right area, but I've found nothing but small creeks and spiders.

If anyone can spare some more hints or even head down there with me that would be super appreciated! I need an experienced UE buddy

Sid

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post by Artemis   |  | 
Re: Vancouver Island Draining
<Reply # 9 on 9/6/2014 7:00 PM >

Posted by Big Sid


Hm?

Also I've been poking around for a few hours in what I think is the right area, but I've found nothing but small creeks and spiders.

If anyone can spare some more hints or even head down there with me that would be super appreciated! I need an experienced UE buddy

Sid


Are we talking about DD??????

Artemis


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post by Big Sid   |  | 
Re: Vancouver Island Draining
<Reply # 10 on 9/6/2014 9:42 PM >

Posted by Artemis


Are we talking about DD??????

Artemis


Burrow. Though after checking out some maps, I may have a better idea of where it is. But as always, pointers/tips are appreciated.


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post by McKinnleyM   |  | 
Re: Vancouver Island Draining
<Reply # 11 on 11/7/2014 5:54 PM >

So far, me and my group of explorers have been able to go to the "hall of Wonders" multiple times as well as the "Douglas Darkie". We have plans to take on "the Burrow of the Beast" for our next adventure.

We have recently discovered a tunnel running underneath "Cook St" and we are hoping to explore that soon (problem is that the entry way is in the middle of the street and it's a busy street, so we are planning to do it late at night. We have also discovered a tunnel running underneath a local cemetery that we have gone inside, but we are yet to walk the full distance of the tunnel. Hopefully soon we will make that walk and document what we see.


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post by Artemis   |  | 
Re: Vancouver Island Draining
<Reply # 12 on 4/5/2015 8:01 PM >

Went out with Luigi, HacktheRipper, Brandon250, and J-Vic last night, by far the largest group. We were lucky enough to check out "The Creeper" which I've been meaning to do, Supercool, here are a few shots.


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post by chronular   |  | 
Re: Vancouver Island Draining
<Reply # 13 on 4/6/2015 7:51 PM >

That first picture is creepy as hell. That's what I imagine tripping on acid in a drain would look like


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post by TunnelRunner33   |  | 
Re: Vancouver Island Draining
<Reply # 14 on 4/6/2015 8:18 PM >

Wow, nice set Artemis! Looks crazy...


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post by brandon250   |  | 
Re: Vancouver Island Draining
<Reply # 15 on 4/7/2015 8:28 AM >

went out exploring some familiar areas today with j-vic found some cool stuff!


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post by Artemis   |  | 
Re: Vancouver Island Draining
<Reply # 16 on 4/7/2015 3:44 PM >

Posted by brandon250
went out exploring some familiar areas today with j-vic found some cool stuff!


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Very neat pics man, the 3rd picture is super interesting! Is this a manhole? If so I wonder where it lead/leads to.

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post by HackTheRipper   |  | 
Re: Vancouver Island Draining
<Reply # 17 on 4/8/2015 1:00 AM >

Could be that other part of the drain that was blocked off in that room.


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post by Artemis   |  | 
Re: Vancouver Island Draining
<Reply # 18 on 4/8/2015 2:54 AM >

Posted by HackTheRipper
Could be that other part of the drain that was blocked off in that room.


Indeed, I recall the situation which you are referring to, if that's the case that would be a neat score! Saying that, was there a lock on what was separating the rooms, and If released the structure would swing open? Or was it a permanent wall that you could only see through? I can't recall Hack.

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post by brandon250   |  | 
Re: Vancouver Island Draining
<Reply # 19 on 4/8/2015 4:25 AM >

hey Artemis I'm pretty sure it was a concrete wall with a metal grate bolted on.


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