An evening walk.
Majestic views like this make the climb worth it! But then….while I was on the summit, the clouds lifted, and I got some views! I couldn’t have timed it better. Elevation of Mount Benson: 1023m Starting Elevation at Witchcraft Lake: 300m It’s about 3 km to the top from Witchcraft Lake.
Cable Bay Trail is a 2km trail descending through the forest that ends at sandstone beach overlooking Gabriola Island. The official trail ends at the bridge, but you can pick up another trail that follows the shoreline along Stewart Channel.
This is an easy 1km trail through the forest that ends at a beach. There are neat rocks to walk on. The BC Parks website says these are unique sandstone ledges. These ledges are part of the geological heritage of Vancouver Island and represent ancient sea beds. The ledges serve as a haul-out location for …
Mt. Finlayson is located in Goldstream Provincial Park. This 2km trail to the summit has an elevation of 420m, making it quite steep. The trail starts in the forest on an old logging road. Ankles beware of the loose rocks and tree roots. The trail leads you out of the forest and onto exposed rock. …
Enos Lake is in the centre Nanoose Peninsula. There are over 7km of trails through wetlands, rocky bluffs, arbutus trees and around the lake. Wildflowers are in full bloom. There is an endangered fish species in Enos Lake: the limnetic Enos Lake Stickleback. This is the only place where this specific stickleback pair is found. …
Notch Hill is on the North side of Nanoose Harbour and is the high point of Nanoose Penninsula. Just over 3km, this loop winds its way up over rocky bluffs and through Arbutus groves and Garry Oak ecosystem. Although it’s a short loop, allow for lots of time. There are incredible trees, lots of wildflowers …
Max and I checked out Bowen Park. We saw ducks, totem poles, a pond, a river and a waterfall. Maxi loved sitting and watching the waterfall. He said it was “loud” and there was “soap” in the water (white water). At the beginning of the walk we came across a tree stump. Max asked me …