The salmon run happens every October, but it is every four years in which the salmon return in their greatest numbers (during what is called a ‘dominant’ run). 2014 was one such dominant run, and while you can see the the returning salmon at many places across the west coast, there is perhaps no better place than on the Adams River in Roderick Haig-Brown Provincial Park near Kamloops.
Port Alberni Yacht Club
This week I’ll be leaving for a little vacation to the Port Alberni Yacht Club. Don’t let the “Yacht Club” part fool you, its not as posh as it sounds, but it is beautiful. My step-grandparents have been long time members of the PAYC, and in my middle/ high school days I would go there […]
Rice Lake Hike in North Vancouver
Rice lake sits in the Lower Seymour Conservation Reserve in North Vancouver and is a nice, easy hike you can do year-round. A quiet and peaceful loop around the lake will take about 1 hour at a leisurely pace, and is great for family outings. The trail is also good for some trail running, and the lake is a popular fishing spot.