Tag: Vancouver Island
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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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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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Top Destinations on Gabriola Island: Beaches and Parks
🌊📸 Calling all nature lovers and shutterbugs! Discover Gabriola Island’s most photogenic beaches and parks in my latest blog post: Photographers On Board: Top Destinations on Gabriola Island. From golden sands to mossy trails, this coastal gem is bursting with inspiration. Let me know which spot you’d love to capture!
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Exploring Denman and Hornby Islands: A Perfect Day Trip
July 24, 2025 Trudie and I spent the day on Denman and Hornby Islands.We began our road trip from Nanaimo, taking the Highway 19 North heading towards Fanny Bay. Normally we would take the Ocean Scenic Route on highway 19A where we would take in beautiful Parksville, and Qualicum, but today we needed to catch…
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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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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 📷
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Goldstream Provincial Park
Goldstream Provincial Park is on the South Island – Hwy 1 Malahat Drive at Langford October 2024 – Fall colors