Category: Spring

  • 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…

  • Buttertubs Marsh in the Spring

    It was a gorgeous, warm, sunny day. Here are my photos of our afternoon in the Nanaimo marshland.

  • Lake Cowichan River

    Our drive took us south on Hwy 1 from Nanaimo to left on the Cowichan Valley Hwy 18.

  • 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…

  • A Day at the Bird Feeder
  • 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…

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • 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.