Nanaimo - Newcastle Island

Health concerns had kept me out of the kayak for much of 2015. By July, I was feeling stronger and Britt's visit seemed a good reason to go out for a paddle. Jenn had not been out to view the seals on Inskip Rocks, so that became our destination. After a launch at the foot of Brechin Road, sunny skies saw us drifting past the sandstone cliffs and rock formations of Newcastle Island. <CLICK!>... another postcard!

Newcastle Island sandstone formations (2015-07-23)

Nanaimo - Jack Point and Biggs Park

Any time is a good day for a walk but, when the sun makes an appearance in November, that's a real bonus. On this day I decided to re-visit Jack Point. As I was walking the path that parallels the water (the Nanaimo River estuary) the sun made a special effort to highlight my next steps.

Jack Point Trail 2015-11-16

Nanaimo - Bowen Park stream after some heavy rains

After a heavy January rain, we took a walk through Bowen Park. As usual, the creeks and streams were swollen with water.

2016-01-16 Bowen Park in Nanaimo

Nanaimo - Harbour Boardwalk

The boardwalk around Cameron Island affords a nice view of Nanaimo Harbour. It's also a good spot from which to watch the comings and goings of the "Protection Connection", the foot passenger ferry to Protection Island.

Nanaimo - A stroll around the harbour

A stroll around the Nanaimo harbour takes one past the Harbour Air terminal.