Alberni Valley - Victoria Quay

The West Coast of Vancouver Island (as in Ucluelet, Tofino, and Long Beach) had been closed to us (2020-06-13) due to Covid19. Nonetheless, we decided to take a drive out to Alberni (very much open to visitors). Victoria Quay was a pleasant stroll.

Alberni Valley - Victoria Quay (2020-06-13)

Cowichan Valley - Genoa Bay

July 5, 2020 found us travelling south to check out a lake near Chemainus. Later we decided to travel on to Genoa Bay. We hadn't been there in quite some time. This postcard is iconic.

Cowichan Valley - Genoa Bay (2020-07-05)

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)

Cowichan Bay - What constitutes a Backyard in Cow Bay

Cowichan Bay (Cow Bay to the locals) is nothing if not "funky". It's fun to contemplate what it would be like to have a backyard as depicted here. 

What constitutes a Backyard in Cowichan Bay (2011-05-21)

Van Anda, Texada Island - Fishing Pier Perspective

It was late in August and I was camping at Mouat Bay with Barb, Sean, Lee, and a cast of thousands (#exaggeration). Camping on the western side of Texada Island generally also includes a trip to Van Anda, on the eastern shore. And, when in Van Anda, a stop at the pier is "must see BC".

Vanada, Texada Island - Fishing Pier Perspective (2012-08-27)

Royston - Red Railing

Pardon the title alliteration.

I can't count the number of times we've driven by the Royston turn-off on Highway 19a (known locally as the Oceanside Route or the Old Island Highway) with hardly a thought to actually having a look. On this day in August, after poking around Comox (I think we checked out the new Costco there), the mood just hit me; "why not take a drive down to the water?" We found this little pier right at the end of Royston Road, where it intersects with Marine Drive.

The view here is of Comox (Port Augusta as it was known in earlier times - circa 1860).

Royston; The view here, is of Comox (2011-08-10)

Port Alberni - Wooden Eagle takes flight

After a long road trip, coming back from Ucluelet, Tofino, and Long Beach, we stop by the quay at Port Alberni for a cup of coffee and a little snoop about. The wind was blowing fairly hard, and this carved eagle seemed to be taking flight.

  Eagle takes flight in wind funnelling
up the Alberni Channel (2013-07-12)

Port Alberni - A stroll around the pier in Port Alberni

The 12th of July took us to Port Alberni, and a stroll about the pier. As usual, I was attracted to boats and sundry nautical themes.

Looking out over the Port Alberni
harbour from the pier (2013-07-12)

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