My Comeback: After a very exciting afternoon involving a school cafeteria and stairs, I found myself at the hospital waiting for an xray. I missed a stair and landed funny (hilarious) on my ankle. This was exactly what I did when I broke my other ankle many years ago. I thought I broke it. It’s …
Month: August 2018
Guest Post by Jimmy This was a dangerous hike in which many experienced hikers have died! Exciting! We found the trailhead on an unpaved road near a bunch of “Grizzly Bear” signs that urged us not to shoot the beasts. The trail started off in the woods, then upwards on a steep cliff. We used …
By Jimmy Hey let’s do this 45 min trail as a date and then have a drink afterward. Well, the trail certainly gets off to a good start. I’m getting tired fast. Dear God my cardio isn’t up to snuff. Must rest. Need water. Ok we’re out of the trees, the peak must be close …
Just north of Victoria, in the Cowichan Valley, Spectacle Lake Provincial Park is surrounded by mature forest and wetlands. There is a main beach, a short walk from the parking lot. I suggest following the trail around the lake (2.5km) to find your own private swimming spot off of the rocks. This 2.5km peaceful trail …
Askew Creek Park is a quiet forested oasis in the heart of Chemainus. Follow the gentle trail along Askew Creek and through huge Douglas-fir, Cedar and Hemlock trees. Access the park from Oak St at Chemainus Rd.
A few hundred metres off the shore of downtown Nanaimo is an island shoreline dominated by steep sandstone cliffs and sunny beaches. Saysutshun Newcastle Island Marine Park is a short 10-minute passenger ferry ride from Nanaimo. The island has an extensive network of trails leading to various historic points around the island. Walk or ride along …