After a peaceful night at our first beach camp at Rassier Point on Vargas Island, British Columbia, Canada, we awoke to find every exposed surface soaked with heavy dew. Read more
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Our Kayak Trip Around Vargas Island, British Columbia – The Preparation
Bob’s and my epic adventure, a first-ever kayak trip, was going to be circumnavigating Vargas Island by kayak, in British Columbia, Canada. It had been planned months ahead when we announced our plans to visit Bob’s sister on Vancouver Island. She and her husband, Martin, had kayaked around Vargas Island before and were eager to initiate us to the rigours of ocean kayaking. Read more
One Last Spin Up To Signal Hill, Newfoundland
Our last morning in Newfoundland started out sunny with scattered clouds. After packing up our belongings and having breakfast, Bob and I took one last spin up to Signal Hill. It seemed fitting that we should end our journey where we began, and given its historical significance, Signal Hill deserved another visit. Read more
Wellington Park Nesting Birds On Little Manitou Lake
Bob and I planned a more leisurely pace for our third day in the area of Little Manitou Lake in Saskatchewan, Canada. Local people in the village of Manitou Beach had informed us of a short trail to a lookout overlooking the lake and surrounding area. They also mentioned that Wellington Park was worthy of a visit, so we thought we’d check it out. Read more
Ocean Views from Camel’s Back Trail in Newfoundland
L’Anse aux Meadows had immersed us in the Viking history of Newfoundland a day earlier, and now, it would be time to travel to our next destination. First, however, a hike was in order to further appreciate the landscape and ocean views along the Camel’s Back Trail near the Town of Saint Lunaire-Griquet. Read more
Canoeing Black River in Prince Edward County
After our energetic bike ride the day before, Bob and I looked for a place to launch our canoe the following morning. When driving through the community of Black River, glimpses of the wide, calm waterway captured our interest. Read more
Cycling and Birding the Millennium Trail, Prince Edward County
After extensive hiking through the Dunes at Sandbanks Provincial Park a day earlier, Bob and I chose to give our feet a rest and go cycling. A planned excursion on the Millennium Trail got off to a slow start because we had difficulty locating our preferred trailhead. Read more
Eastern Towhee On The Dunes Trail At Sandbanks
After spending the morning exploring the mega dunes that border West Lake in Sandbanks Provincial Park, in Ontario, Canada, Bob and I decided to walk the official Dunes Trail in the park. The reward for our extra effort was being serenaded by a beautiful Eastern Towhee. Read more
Canoeing Barron Canyon
A few years ago, Bob and I decided that it would be great to canoe the Barron Canyon in the northeast part of Algonquin Provincial Park. We had learned that it is a one-of-a-kind location to canoe in the Park. After our excursion, we had to agree with that thinking. Read more
Yellow-bellied Sapsucker At The Carden Alvar
Our decision to visit the Carden Alvar in Ontario, Canada, did not disappoint when we sighted this Yellow-bellied Sapsucker on a fence post along Wylie Road. Read more