TOKELOSHE: Coombs 2019

While we were camping at Rathtrevor Beach, we visited Coombs, British Columbia, Canada, which we have visited before. The weather was great. You can see the posts here: Coombs Market , Goats on the roof and No Goats on the roof .

Coombs General Store: “Established in 1912, the Coombs General Store has the original wood floors and shelves of memorabilia and old photos that add to its historic charm. There is also a huge selection of penny candy.” – Travel British Columbia

"Coombs was established at the turn of the twentieth century by families who arrived as part of the Salvation Army’s immigration program, a humanitarian scheme that brought nearly a quarter of a million poor English and Welsh to Canada.' - Vancouver Island

The Coombs Emporium.

Massive stone carvings from China guard the entrance to the Coombs Emporium.

Captain Billy's Adventure Golf.

Abandoned Mini Golf Course.

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The Old Country Market (Goats on the roof ) is one of our favorite places to visit.

“The original market was created by Kristian Graaten. Kris and his wife, Solveig, emigrated with their children to Vancouver Island from Norway in the 1950s. Kris, who grew up in the small community of Lillehammer, was inspired to include a sod roof in his design of the market. Many Norwegian homes and farm structures are built directly into the hillside with the sod roof becoming an extension of the hillside. With the help of sons, Svein and Andy, and son-in-law, Larry, Kris unwittingly began to build what would become perhaps the most famous sod-roof building in the world.”

“And now the question, “What if we put goats on the roof?”” – The Old Country Market

“While touring throughout British Columbia, Canada, the Old Country Market in Coombs is a must see destination. The Market is famous for its “goats on the roof”.” – “The Old Country Market”