Tag: nature

  • Exploring British Columbia

    Exploring British Columbia

    The van turned out to be a great investment. The travel through British Columbia is a very relaxed and plentiful ride. We stay overnight wherever we feel it’s appropriate to pull out. The car is well equipped and the comfort increased little by little towards a stagnating maximum. We come across forest fires in the…

  • The long way to Panorama Ridge

    The long way to Panorama Ridge

    After cruising all across the beautiful Vancouver Island it was time to take the ferry back to the mainland of Canada. While cruising all the way up north to Jasper we came across the Garibaldi Provincial Park where we thought to climb our way to Lake Garibaldi. Approaching the Rocky Mountains After we arrived late…

  • Canyon View Trail and Elk Falls

    Canyon View Trail and Elk Falls

    The parking lot on Discovery Pier in Campbell River proved to be a good starting point for all kinds of exploration. Be it marine wildlife or a good day on the trails in the area. Walking along the Canyon View trail gave me an idea of the wide and rich amount of forests and wildlife…

  • Flatulent Whales

    Flatulent Whales

    On Vancouver Island there is a whole industry dedicated to the exploration of wildlife. Tour operators specialize in bears, eagles, seals and of course whales. While on Hawaii it wasn’t possible to see any whales. They cross the streams around the islands only from December to May. But Vancouver Island is a good spot for…