Category: Spring
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Pacific Marine Coastal Drive
The Pacific Marine Coastal Drive This drive is about 7-8 hours depending on the number of stops you make. But, it is so worth it. Trudie and I chose a warm and sunny day to do this trip. The last trip was taken in the fall last year and so the colors and the sun’s…
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Buttertubs Marsh in the Spring
It was a gorgeous, warm, sunny day. Here are my photos of our afternoon in the Nanaimo marshland.
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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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Sproat Lake, Alberni Valley
April 20, 2026 It was one of our warmest days of the year – 25 degrees in the Port Alberni Valley! I am only disappointed by the fact that it was it overcast with white cloud, making the sky look white instead of blue.I used my new lens – a 10mm – 18 mm ultra…
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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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Hemer Provincial Park in Nanaimo
In May 2025, we enjoyed a serene two-hour walk in Hemer Provincial Park, Nanaimo, appreciating the stunning natural beauty and tranquility of the trails and forest.
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Ucluelet And Tofino
In April 2025, Trudie and I enjoyed a two-day trip to Ucluelet, experiencing its beaches, dining on exceptional fish and chips, and visiting Tofino.
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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.
