Here we are in Ucluelet. Yes, hard to pronounce. U-Clue-Let. Say it 3 times fast. You can't. (especially if you've had a glass of wine or two). Locals just say Ukey. That works.Oh my. What a great place this is. First, there's The Copper Cabin.It's called the Copper Cabin for a reason -- tricked out … Continue reading Wild Pacific Trail, Ucluelet and A Wonderful Night →

Ah, Saturna Island. The Gulf Islands of British Columbia, of which there are several, are each unique and beautiful, with specific things about each one, but Saturna may be our favorite of the ones we are visiting. With around just 300 residents, this rugged and lush island is home to a friendly and closely knit … Continue reading Saturna Island: Among Our Favorite Places →

Galiano Island was a beauty of scenic riches, full of the biggest ferns and some of the tallest cedars we have ever seen. At the end of our hike, we stopped by a great little sandwich shop for some well-deserved wine and beer to get a sandwich for the next day and headed back to … Continue reading Bender on South Pender →

We saw the most spectacular views we've ever seen during our hike Sunday on Galiano Island.We set out after a great breakfast at the Inn. We walked a great trail and eventually climbed Mount Galiano. We've never seen anything like that view. The hike was challenging, but so worth it. In fact, all of these … Continue reading High Climbs, Great Vistas, Fabulous Food →

View from our patio at the Galiano InnYesterday didn't turn as planned, but that turned out to be a good thing. We were supposed to be transported by water taxi from Salt Springs Island to Galiano Island at 8:45 a.m. However, our water taxi captain decided to join a sailboat race instead and that meant … Continue reading A Good Change of Plans →

We arrived on Salt Spring Island after a beautiful 35-minute ferry ride between the land formations known as the Gulf Islands. It was spectacular. We rode with about 50 cars, a school bus and a truck loaded with food supplies. Salt Spring and the other islands are dependent upon the reliable ferry schedule to deliver … Continue reading A Beautiful Walk in the Park →