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North America » Canada » British Columbia » Vancouver Island » Campbell River July 4th 2016

We have had two/ three very relaxing days at this Indian Reservation deep in the forests of Quadra Island. We have explored the island from top to bottom and been along some very remote logging trails that literally ended up in the middle of nowhere. Haven't seen any of the Blackfoot Tribe but some of the locals must be close relatives. Blimey there are a lot trees here. Massive ,straight and seeming to go right up to the clouds. By the million! There is more driftwood piled up along the shore than I ever imagined. If I could get an export license I'd make a fortune bringing it over to the UK. The wildlife continues to be all around us.... But no bears in sight. Tomorrow back to Vancouver on the ferry. We are going totem ... read more

Quadra Island

North America » Canada » British Columbia » Vancouver Island » Campbell River July 2nd 2016

Wild Canadian Budgie

checkleycanada

Jim witing this... Sitting in lounge at hotel on Quadra Isalnd having spent yesterday retracing our outward route. We saw rain for the first time, luckily when it didn't matter. Scenery again was stunning. This hotel is 'green' and we half expected tree huggers and Eco toilets with no flush! Fortunately that is not the case although there is certainly a natural feel to the place. Plastic carrier bags are banned. Staff here are normal, helpful but not a in Basil Fawlty style. Camera is in full use. Directly outsde our room we had deer and a bald eagle ( no comments needed). One of these days I will have right camera with right settings at the right time. But not yet! I really should be getting some great shots. Still don't be too concerned I ... read more

The times they are a changin'

North America » Canada » British Columbia » Vancouver Island » Campbell River July 16th 2011

Sunset

RyanO X Canada

Day 53 - July 14th – Channel Rock We pulled out of the ferry and immediately rolled down the window in order to continue the streak of unfiltered ocean air we were breathing. I’m so far from home but the inner peace overpowers most of the homesickness. Reliving the journey required to get to Cortes Island is enough to remind me I’m in the middle of nowhere, but this nowhere is unlike others. Not many people live here. Not many people know it exists. But it’s here, and it’s extraordinary. From the road leaving the ferry we take a right onto a dirt road, then shortly after come across a small parking lot surrounded by forest. We hurry to load up our necessities as there’s a 15 minute hike ahead and we haven’t eaten lunch. The ... read more

Vancouver Island

North America » Canada » British Columbia » Vancouver Island » Campbell River August 26th 2010

Vancouver Island

Rverlinden

Geo: 50.0045, -125.258Donderdag 26/8Vanmorgen zijn we vroeg vertrokken vanuit Campbell River. Onderweg naar de veerboot hadden we nog enkele stops ingelast. Eerst een wandeling tussen de bossen in cathedral grove nabij port alberni. Na lunch in port alberni hebben we nog een strandwandeling gemaakt in qualicum beach. Daarna de ferry op naar ons hotel in Vancouver downtown.... read more

A watery old week... but the sun is out

North America » Canada » British Columbia » Vancouver Island » Campbell River May 21st 2010

Little Qualicum Falls

Craig n Mark

After a couple of grey, wet & windy days the sun has returned again today. Now in Campbell River (about 2/3rds of the way up Vancouver Island). When we left Nanaimo last Friday we headed west again, towards the Pacific Coast. Quick stops for sightseeing on the way at Little Qualicum Falls (great place) and Cathedral Grove (lots of big trees - it was about as exciting as it sounds) before arriving in Port Alberni. Port Alberni is a sea port, but is about 30 miles inland as it sits at the head of a long narrow inlet. It's a nice, if somewhat functional, little town: and yet another one with a great big industrial plant in the middle of it. But the snow-capped mountains surrounding the town made up for its shortcomings. Saturday, we headed ... read more

Wickaninnish Beach, Pacific Rim National Park

Un coin de paradis...

North America » Canada » British Columbia » Vancouver Island » Campbell River August 20th 2009

La maison des Weasley ;)

Rob1

Apres une semaine de travail dans la joie et la bonne humeur, nous devons quitter Dick et Velva. Axelle et Guillaume quant a eux doivent s'en aller tot pour rejoindre Tofino de l'autre cote de l'ile de Vanouver. Nous mettons donc les pieds dans le premier Ferry de la journee, cap sur Quadra Island. Apres de brefs adieux, nous les laissons prendre la route et debarquons sur notre nouvelle terre d'accueil pour les deux prochaines semaines du periple. Roy et Emily, nos futurs hotes et patrons, viennent alors nous chercher, et nous entamons la route vers leur logis en faisant les presentations : Roy, la cinquantaine passee, est un instituteur a la retraite depuis a peine une semaine. Emily est elle aussi dans le milieu scolaire et apporte un soutien aux personnes en difficultes. Nous bifurquons ... read more

Blog 35: Orca Camp

North America » Canada » British Columbia » Vancouver Island » Campbell River July 14th 2008

Thanks, it's good to be here

MYLO

We arrived to a pleasant and sunny Vancouver evening and wandered down from our very basic, but conveniently located hostel to the waterfront in Gastown for something to eat and drink. With its seemingly friendly vibe, laid back pace of life and the surrounding water and mountains, Vancouver reminds us of a larger version of Queenstown, New Zealand. We didn’t do much on the first day other than prepare ourselves for the Orca Camp trip, and during the afternoon of our second full day we were on the ferry to Vancouver Island where the Camp would be. When we got outside the Nanaimo ferry terminal, we’d just missed the shuttle bus we needed to get in order to make the 150km journey up the coast to Campbell River, where our camping trip would start. Although a ... read more

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