Cowichan Lake, BC

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Yesterday I visited Duncan, the city of totem poles as it calls itself. Then I drove inland to Cowichan Lake. While the hills along the way show the effects of ancient and modern clearcuts of timber, it's still a beautiful place. I drove up the south side of the lake to Gordon Bay Provincial Park, which is lovely. A great campground, a beautiful beach and hiking trails. Molly and I walked a bit west of the main beach and came upon a lovely secluded stretch of coarse sand where I could let her swim and play without her leash on. Ah, freedom!

Today we are in Nanaimo, and will be heading north then west to cross Vancouver Island to visit the Pacific Rim. We will have no internet access for a few days. I'll be back in touch on Saturday.

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Photos

Totem in Duncan, BC
Called "cedar man, cedar woman"

Totem Pole, Duncan
Cedar Man with Talking Stick

Murals in Duncan, BC
Murals cover the 3 walls of this small cul-de-sac. Two sides are of forest and one is of seashore. You need to click on the photo to see it enlarged. In fact, always click on the photos to really see them.

Cowichan Lake
clearcut logging across the water

public beach, Cowichan Lake
at Gordon Bay Provincial Park

Point Trail, Cowichan Lake
Follow this trail to private beaches. Here's deep forest, then sunny shore.

Molly in Bliss
cowichan lake

Comments

[wendy]

cool
Cindy, It was 104 degrees here yesterday so your camping spot looks like heaven. Don't come home!!!!