This is a flat, peaceful 2.3 km loop trail around the marsh. This is a bird sanctuary with a number of viewing platforms off and a tower for birdwatching. There are turtles here too, but I didn’t see any. It felt like fall today and there were crunchy leaves on the path.
Guest Post – By Jim We pulled into the parking lot and there were three groups of rock climbers setting up. The trail started uphill quite quick, passing beautiful rock faces and cliffs. We got to the top relatively quickly and a bit breathlessly. Gorgeous views – unfortunately obscured by smoke. We could still make …
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 …
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 …
The South Loop trail begins at the parking lot next to the Lighthouse Community Centre in Qualicum Bay. Signs from the Island Hwy will direct you there. The trail is flat, wide and completely wheelchair accessible with some informational signage along the way. Enjoy the Coastal Douglas fir forest as the trail takes you over …