Author Archives: Katherine

Orcas in the pass

Posted on August 5, 2014 by Katherine

I was listening to a really great presentation by Parks Canada as the Spirit of Vancouver Island headed toward Active Pass when the captain announced that there was a pod of orcas on the port side of the ferry. Awesome… … Continue reading →

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Forbidden Plateau – Dry and red

Posted on August 5, 2014 by Katherine

Forbidden Plateau has always been a bit of a mystery to me so I took a little trip up to poke about, and then later poked about to find out what I could about the name. Legend has it that … Continue reading →

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Behind the ferry

Posted on August 5, 2014 by Katherine

Looking back toward the mainland as we cross Georgia Straight heading toward Active Pass.

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Into Horseshoe Bay

Posted on August 5, 2014 by Katherine

The ferry ride from Departure Bay on Vancouver Island to Horseshoe Bay on the mainland offers some great views of the mountains as you head cross the Straight of Georgia and then head past Bowen Island and into Horseshoe Bay. … Continue reading →

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Fanny Bay

Posted on August 5, 2014 by Katherine

Fanny Bay is one of those places that help me decide to take Highway 19A instead of the faster inland Highway 19 – it’s just so beautiful as I look into Baynes Sound and across to Denman Island. The various … Continue reading →

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Ships Point

Posted on August 5, 2014 by Katherine

Ships Point is a neat little point of land off of Highway 19A at the south east end of Fanny Bay – it’s a bit tricky to get to but it’s well worth it for the views of the boats … Continue reading →

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Comox Lake dam

Posted on August 5, 2014 by Katherine

Located on the Puntledge River, at the outlet of the Comox Lake Reservoir, the Comox Lake Dam Picnic Area is one of my favorite spots to grab a quick after work or after hike snack. The lake is full of … Continue reading →

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Cameron Lake

Posted on August 5, 2014 by Katherine

I don’t usually get to see much of Cameron Lake as Highway 4 (the Alberni Highway,) is twisty, narrow, and not a great place to pull off to explore. Actually, pulling off is easy when heading toward Port Alberni, but … Continue reading →

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Island signs

Posted on August 5, 2014 by Katherine

Just a little reminder that many recreational areas on Vancouver Island are shared with some pretty huge vehicles – like logging trucks. If not for logging, many areas would be inaccessible except by canoe and foot…

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Along the road

Posted on August 5, 2014 by Katherine

Comox Lake Road, Puntledge River recreation area.

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