French Creek

 So far, this June hadn't been much of a summer. Nonetheless, the cloudy days were great for getting out and exploring beaches. This day (2020-06-22) found us snooping around beaches just south of Qualicum Beach. Here is a "postcard" from the banks of French Creek (with the French Creek harbour in the distance).

Banks of French Creek (2020-06-22)

Deep Bay - Colourful Dockside Details

During this generally grey June (2020-06-27), it was time to get out of the house and visit a place we hadn't been to for a few years. I love boats, so the Deep Bay docks have a particular appeal. Specifically, I'm drawn to dockside details.

Deep Bay (2020-06-27)

Mayne Island - Georgina Point Lighthouse Park

Shortly after disembarking at the Village Bay ferry terminal - and being unsuccessful in our search for a place to eat - we opted for an exploration of the park at the Georgina Point Lighthouse. If I were a permanent resident of Mayne Island, I'm sure I'd be a frequent visitor to this place. (2016-09-25)

Looking over to Sturdies Bay on Galliano Island...

Sointula - Dockside Details

After breakfast at the little (only perhaps?) bakery by the ferry terminal, we were off to a little Sointula sightseeing. While the fishing fleet on Malcolm Island may not be as large as in days of yore, the government docks and the many boats in Sointula still seemed fairly large (compared to Nanaimo, anyway). As usual, I find it hard to resist dockside details. <Click!>

2016-02-09 Sointula dockside details

Telegraph Cove: All's Quiet in February

After a couple of sunny February days on Malcolm Island (Sointula), our drive home took us to rainy Telegraph Cove. We were quite surprised; there was much more to see than we had anticipated. In fact, we've decided another trip, in warmer weather, should be planned.

2016-02-10 Telegraph Cove

Crofton - Seawalk

On this November morning we opted for a drive down island. With no rain to keep us indoors, we stopped in Crofton to have a look at an Arts exhibition and to stroll along a very nice seawalk.

Crofton - Seawalk (2013-11-16)

Tofino - The Harbour Wakes up as the Sun Rises

As we waited for our boat to Hot Springs Cove be be ready, I couldn't resist this shot of Tofino in the morning.

Early morning in Tofino Harbour 2014-04-12

Port Alberni - Welcome at Victoria Quay

Too often, when on the way to Pacific Rim Park, travellers scoot through Port Alberni without really looking around. On this occasion, we stopped at the little Victoria Quay park across from the highway junction to look at the Somass River and admire the First Nations welcoming figure, created by Hupacasath carvers.  

First Nation welcoming figure (2010-03-19)

Buckley Bay - a Blue Heron Keeps an Eye on Ferry Traffic

On our trip over to Denman Island and then Hornby Island, we spot a heron keeping a watchful eyes on the comings and goings on the beach at Buckley Bay.

Buckley Bay heron (2007-08-25)