Quick change artists Like some kind of lifestyle quick change artists we slipped into Vancouver, exchanging our “slippahs” and board shorts for flannel and fly rods in our friend’s basement storage locker where she kindly made some space for our gear. Donning proper attire for the Pacific Northwest we were ready to head towards the […]
Fungi and lichen
Vancouver Island doesn’t disappoint When it comes to foraging for mushrooms, Vancouver Island doesn’t disappoint. Its forests are filled with fungi and lichen not all are edible but they are all interesting, we would even say some are beautiful. We were on the hunt for chanterelle and matsutake mushrooms. We did find a few but […]
One Of Our Favourite Places in Canada
As I sit here staring out at the tide coming in and listening to the waves crash right at our back door my heart rate drops. The lure of staring out at the ocean to catch a glimpse of a sea lion, otter, bald eagle, jumping salmon or even a killer whale has become addictive. […]
The Off-Season, Nat’s First Time and Stew – SEALING PASTE
The off-season in a summer town A few weeks ago we were in Parksville-Qualicum Beach, a popular summer destination. Of course it’s slower in the off-season but nature is one attraction that is always open and there are never any crowds. We spent three nights at Ocean Trails Resort, a short walk from Rathtrevor Beach; […]
Fly Fishing On The River
On a plane As I fall back into my seat on the plane it finally sinks in that we are off. Although 2 weeks is nothing compared to our usual travel stints, this will be a sweet couple of weeks indeed. Returning back home last year after almost 12 years away, we wasted no time […]