Photographers On Board
Road Trips on Vancouver Island
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Cindy and Trudie live in Nanaimo, BC
and are enjoying their retirement by exploring
and photographing Vancouver Island and
other surrounding islands.
Category: Vancouver Island
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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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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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Salt Spring Island
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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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🌊📸 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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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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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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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.
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Today we took a walk through the Buttertubs Marsh in Nanaimo!
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I was fortunate enough to have the opportunity to attend a wildlife photography workshop, with Coastal Workshops, in July and I would have to say it was essentially a Pacific Coast Photo Safari. It started with a 5 hour drive from Nanaimo to Port McNeil where I met up with my little group. We were…
