Hiking On Salt Spring Island

This is a favorite of our dog, Dexter.  Its close(ish) to our house and features forest, rocks and a fabulous section along Baker Beach, but Dexer likes it because one of his favorite things is getting sticks out of the sea.  Not ...

So many things to do and see. Here's a selection with hopefully something for everyone: Fresh, organic, local strawberries. Need I say more? Yum! Avoid the crowds! Come before school finishes for the summer and get ALL the attractions with fewer peo...

If any of you are familiar with the Grouse Grind in North Vancouver, this is our own mini-version.  Its not quite so grueling, and well worth the sweat to get the view from the top.  Keep an eye out for the fairy houses on the way up.  ...

Well this is our local at least - a 0.8km Parc trail that runs from Stark's Road to Robinson Road though some lovely forest along side a creek.  There is loads to look out for on this trail - we often see the barred owls here, as well as differ...

Its been a long time since I have been up here (and a trip back is long overdue).  Unlike Mount Erskine you don't have to walk to the top, but driving up the last section of gravel road takes a certain amount of effort (and a certain disregard for your c...

Burgoyne Bay is a BC Parks Provincial Park on the west side of Salt Spring.  It is along a bumpy road that ends in a parking area with views across to Vancouver Island.  There are a number of different paths that you can follow from the...