Sitka spruce (Picea sitchensis) is in the big leagues as far as trees are concerned, […]
Category: Destinations
Where the Wildflowers Are
The spring wildflowers are in bloom on Vancouver Island! When British Columbia emerges from its […]
Ripple Rock Trail
A hundred years ago, the name of Ripple Rock evoked dread in the hearts of […]
Salt Spring Island’s Mount Maxwell
Over the March Break we took a family trip to Salt Spring Island and explored […]
Ancient Horsetails
During a recent visit to Sayward I happened upon a patch of giant horsetails rising […]
San Josef Bay
I have made two visits to the San Josef Bay area of Cape Scott Provincial […]
Big Day Birding – Brant Wildlife Festival
One of the fun activities associated with the annual Brant Wildlife Festival is the Big […]
Spring Flowers at Mount Douglas
The vantage point of the top of Mount Douglas in Saanich offers a spectacular 360o […]
Spawning Spectacle!
Each year herring spawn around Vancouver Island, British Columbia in early March. This year is […]
It’s Satinflower Show Time!
Early spring on Vancouver Island means it’s time to lace on the hiking boots and […]