June 2023 We have been staying at home, other than for a few quick trips into Vancouver since returning from France and Italy in late November, so we felt it was time for a bit of a change of pace. Our destination Okeover Inlet is on the Sunshine Coast albeit one ferry ride from our…Continue Reading “Okeover Inlet, B.C. ….. June 2023”
July 30th to August 4th 2022 Steve, my son, and I have spoken for some time about doing a trip together which would mix fun, fishing and a touch of adventure. We examined a multitude of ideas and in the end settled on a made-in-Canada solution. I live on the Sunshine Coast (just north of…Continue Reading “Broughton Archipelago 2022….. a father & son sail, kayak and fish adventure”
July 4, 2021 After our recent record-breaking hot spell, we figured it was time to seek out some cooler mountain air. This was an easy trip: arrange accommodations, get our gear together, and head for the hills. The weather forecast was terrific and the plan was to do some hiking and relaxing. Reserving a ferry…Continue Reading “Whistler Staycation…….July 4th – 7th, 2021”
After recently visiting the Pacific Coast side of Vancouver Island (Ucluelet and Tofino), we thought about where should we go next… with the summer passing quickly and after a glass of wine or three we thought …Why not the Broughton Archipelago? This is a world-famous kayaking destination best visited via a multi-day kayak camping expedition…..at…Continue Reading “Broughton Archipelago August 2020 ….Paddlers Inn”
Had a number of things to take care of …..so this post got delayed and delayed…..in any event here it is in fast forward. Last full day (as we need to be out of the house by 10:00 AM tomorrow) dawned cloudy and cool. Decided to to split up with Steve, Ella and the G-kids…Continue Reading “Day 5 & 6 Tofino …..more fun in the “sun” and heading home”
The G-kids are up and running…..nice breakfast with crepes by Grandpa (made previously at home and frozen)…..and its out the door, unfortunately the weather is less cooperative, but it is the Wet Coast and some cloud and cooler temperatures are no reason to delay… Today we are all hiking to Tonquin Beach a few kilometres…Continue Reading “Day 4 Tofino ……a beaching day !!!”
A pleasant morning, no fog > just enough time for a cup of tea on the shore and then we need to pack up and head towards Tofino. On the way we did another hike on the Pacific Trail …the folks here have really done a great job to allow people access to these wild…Continue Reading “Day 3 Ucluelet to Tofino……meeting up with Ella & the G-kids”
With our 2020 travel plans put on hold due to COVID-19, our idea is to stay close to home and visit local areas. First up is a family mini-vac in Tofino on Vancouver Island ….Steve, our son, has been in Vancouver on business for the month and we are camping at his apartment before leaving…Continue Reading “Days 1 & 2…..Vancouver to Ucluelet….and fish on !!”