Cowichan Valley - Wooden ships at Maple Bay

A late September paddle (kayak) took me in and around Maple Bay. After exploring Bird's Eye Cove and heading back to my Maple Bay launch, I spied these beauties (Songhee and Vigorous). Wouldn't they make nice mother-ships? Ah well, when I win the lottery.

Cowichan Valley - Wooden ships at Maple Bay

Ucluelet - MV Frances Barkley leaving Barkley Sound, entering Ucluelet

In 2009 we treated ourselves to a "cruise". In this case, at $72 per person, the cruise was from Port Alberni to Ucluelet and return, aboard the MV Frances Barkley. Well worth the money.

Our postcard features the MV Frances Barkley leaving Barkley Sound, entering Ucluelet harbour.   (2009-06-07)

MV Frances Barkley leaving Barkley Sound into Ucluelet

Nanoose - Moorecroft Park

Nanoose - Moorecroft Park (2012-11-08)

Nanoose - Moorecroft Park

Nanaimo - Forest path just uphill from the Nanaimo River

Forest path just uphill from the Nanaimo River (2013-12-19)...

Forest path just uphill from the Nanaimo River (2013-12-19)...

Nanaimo - Bridge over the Nanaimo River at Cedar

Bridge over the Nanaimo River at Cedar (2013-12-31)

Bridge over the Nanaimo River at Cedar (2013-12-31) 

Parksville - Englishman River Falls

Englishman River Falls (2013-09-05). A short walk with Marco and Angela, visiting from Bremen.

Englishman River Falls (2013-09-05). A short walk with Marco and Angela, visiting from Bremen.

Alberni Valley - Old Railroad Shack at the McLeans Sawmill

With Gabi and Steffan visiting, we decided to show them about the Alberni Valley. It's always interesting for European visitors to see the large trees of Cathedral Grove and then, later, to see how this timber was processed into lumber. No better way than a visit to the historic McLean steam sawmill in the Alberni Valley.

Alberni - Old Railroad Shack at the McLeans Sawmill (2012-09-12)

Genoa Bay - Bouthouse Reflections

Genoa Bay is one of our favourite destinations. We love the drive. We love the restaurant and its idyllic views. I couldn't have asked for better conditions for this postcard.

Genoa Bay - Bouthouse Reflections (2013-11-16)