Category: East Vancouver Island
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Lake Cowichan River
Our drive took us south on Hwy 1 from Nanaimo to left on the Cowichan Valley Hwy 18.
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Waiting for the Herring Spawn in Comox
Yesterday Trudie and I furthered our quest for the herring spawn. Our drive took us out to Comox where we had heard that there were sea lion sightings on a couple of the beaches. We found sea lions, gulls, ducks, and eagles – a whale watching boat – a BC Ferry – cats – and…
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Deep Bay – Sea Lions
As we drove on (Hwy 19A) Trudie decided to check out Deep Bay – she gets notifications from a Facebook Group in Comox that sends out messages when there are wildlife sightings – and she had just heard that there were sea lions on the beach in Deep Bay.
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A Stop in Maple Bay, Vancouver Island
JANUARY 20, 2026 Short Road Trips Maple Bay is located south of Nanaimo in the Cowichan Valley. How to Find It
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A Walk in Neck Point Park, Nanaimo
Neck Point Park in Nanaimo, BC, is a cherished waterfront destination featuring scenic trails, rugged cliffs, and vibrant wildlife, including divers’ favorite spots and seasonal herring activity.
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Yellow Point Road
Trudie and I often go ‘exploring’ – taking routes we’ve never been on – and this was a beautiful discovery – and so close to home! How to Find It
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A Scenic Drive Along the Hwy 19A
March 2025 It was a beautiful day for a scenic drive along the Hwy 19A North.Here are some of my photos 📷
