8 Months March 14th, 2020 – I flew from Halifax, Nova Scotia to Campbell River, British Columbia – with plans to stay for one week. This one week stay – turned into 8 months – almost to the day. I arrived March 14th and departed November 15th! Long story made very short – When Michael…
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Ripple Rock Trail – Vancouver Island, British Columbia
The Story of Ripple Rock Ripple Rock, or “Old Rip” as it was called – was one of the most “notorious marine hazards in North America”. The twin-peaked rock in Seymour Narrows took many ships and lives. In 1958, the largest man-made, non-nuclear explosion in history removed the rock, allowing for safe passage. The Trail…
Fishing Trip Part VI – Hecate Cove, Vancouver Island, British Columbia – The Wild West Coast of Canada – Black Bear in the Apple Trees
When we first arrived to our rented fishing cabin in Hecate Cove, our neighbour – a resident of the cove, told us to be careful – a large black bear was frequenting the apple trees in the area. This large, rather fat black bear made two appearances, that we were aware of, to climb the…
Fishing Trip Part V – Quatsino Sound, Vancouver Island, British Columbia – The Wild West Coast of Canada – A Sea Cucumber Kinda Day!
Another Perfect Day Our fishing enthusiast friends and hosts for our fishing adventure, Don and Denise were shocked at another day of perfect weather! Typically, the weather on the west coast of Vancouver Island is moody – often changing its mind to include lots of rain and high winds! Pacific Red Rock Crab & Sea…
Fishing Trip Part II – Hecate Cove, Vancouver Island, British Columbia – The Wild West Coast of Canada – The Fishing Cabin
Hecate Cove,Vancouver Island We traveled by boat from Port Alice’s Rumble Beach Marina to Hecate Cove. Vancouver Island Photo Credit: ResearchGate The Rustic Fishing Cabin Our rented fishing cabin is owned by a friend of a friend of the fishing enthusiast couple we joined for this fishing adventure! Hecate Cove is quiet and sheltered, tucked…