We crunch our way through the fallen leaves, as the cool fall sunlight, filtered by the trees, lands on bright yellow leaves turning them luminous.Close to the top we come across two gigantic boulders, no doubt deposited there eons ago when a mammoth creeping glacier carved out the Cowichan Valley.At this higher elevation where the trees are more exposed to the weather, they are twisted and gnarled, and the thick green-grey lichen seems like a protective covering.And at the top there is the view towards Salt Spring Island and the Coast Mountains. Beautiful photos to match your writing…I hope to make it back to Vancouver Island one day. “You go home smelling like them, and your dinner tastes like them.”, Use of this Website assumes acceptance of Terms & Conditions and Privacy Policy, 5pm News Anchor, CTV News Vancouver Island, Published Monday, November 16, 2020 1:01PM PST, Last Updated Wednesday, November 18, 2020 12:36PM PST, Sea lion entangled in plastic rescued near Victoria, 2 confirmed dead, one rescued after fishing boat sinks off Vancouver Island, Man decapitated sea lion near Parksville to take skull, rowed away on homemade raft: witnesses, B.C. And indeed we are so lucky to live here. Loving fall so far – cool sunny days, though as expected we’ve had a couple of serious downpours. Doesn’t he just look fetching lol! Thanks Cindy. However they are obviously quite at home in Fanny Bay, for I later learned that Sea Lions can be spotted here at almost any time of year. As for the rest – Vancouver Island really is quite wonderful. Now, with covid, it looks like it’s off the cards for a while longer . And the tea party and C’s little beings spread around in her garden were all so much fun. Hello to the Queen! Change ), You are commenting using your Google account. They all loll around on the dock rolling around on top of each other, and just kind of slide off over the edge and into the water when they want to eat. Cowichan Bay’s floating breakwater is now a temporary home for sea lions. Doesn’t Don look dashing! Thanks so much Darlene, you’re welcome. The band looks like so much fun, and so does the tea party! Thanks Surati for always showing us such a good time.I’m so glad we got to have all these experiences while we still could. Alison, I’ve ridden that ferry, Alison, and your description of it feeling like “time out of time” is so perfect. We’ve never been on a whale watching boat but have seen the orcas for free a few times while on the ferry going to the island. Your posts never cease to amaze ~ so full of life and hope. The island is great for hiking, and there’s loads of good hiking close to Vancouver too. Wishing you a wonderful autumn. Sea lion Cowichan Bay Rescue team searching for sea lion with plastic band around its neck The sea lion was first seen about a week ago and appeared to be in distress. Cowichan Bay is a unique and historic waterfront community on southern Vancouver Island. There are actually 2 boulders on Mt Zoo – side by side and equal in size. One Foot in Front of the Other – living your best life is not what you may think. “There's a lot of prime leather for work boots sitting there,” says Jones, who fishes out of Alert Bay. It really is. Alison, Don looks even more charming than usual in that fascinator . The band was a riot; they generated was so much joy. They’re better than any bliss pill. Enter your email address to follow this blog and receive notifications of new posts by email. Alison, Alison – You are such a wonderful teacher. Seriously. It always feels like time out of time, like a long train journey only on water. Read more. Also no trips to the island this summer. 2 out of 5. Everything, from the forest-covered hills to the cool flowing river, to our lazy sun-warmed bodies, seems infused with contentment. Travel guide resource for your visit to Cowichan Bay. And the clown band seem like the perfect antidote to everything right now. Nothing can be done about the smell. Along an empty eight-mile stretch of road between Cowichan Bay and Mill Bay, where the inky-blue Salish Sea is the backdrop, Jean-François and I stopped and sipped at a few wineries. Steller and California Sea Lions gather in Cowichan Bay to gorge themselves on spawning salmon and bask in the sun on the breakwater. Cowichan Bay, B.C., about 55 kilometres north of Victoria, is typically pretty quiet in November, but a colony of sea lions have made their home on the local docks. Mt Tzouhalem, four kilometres from Duncan is threaded with hiking trails. Perfect for those who love the ocean and a focus on community. We had a really lovely few days on the island. How lucky for us that we’re there for Entangados, a band from Argentina that’s been around since 2004. ( Log Out / Review Contents: Overview. Wish we could have gone back this year. There is fun to be had! Scores of residents and visitors alike take to the fishing wharf in the Bay to witness the smelly creatures lounging and barking. ... 2020. Sea Lion videos and latest news articles; GlobalNews.ca your source for the latest news on Sea Lion . Alison. The sea lions remind me of several visits to the sea lion caves in Oregon – that smell is unmistakable and stays in your scent memory forever. What starts as a cup of tea in the garden turns quickly into the Mad Hatter’s Tea Party since C just happens to have a collection of fascinators. I’m mourning the coming loss of all this. It’s a classic isn’t it! Wessex Inn By The Sea. . And it just happens to come up in conversation. That’s what I call a perfect day – friends, live music and hiking. Oceanfront Suites at Cowichan Bay. Apparently the name comes from the word fasten, not because tiny hats that perch on your head are fascinating. Alison, Oh I’m excited to be driving out to see our grandson and peek more…I can imagine leaving etown and starting some new adventures…I’m grateful to be here…enjoy the fall days Alison hugs hedy, One day the big move will happen. Hopefully next year you’ll be back to the regular schedule. Not surprisingly, on the list of the ten best pubs in the Cowichan Bay area, the Cow Bay Pub comes in at number one. Or come with us on a birding tour of this amazing birding area. ... Remembering the celebrities we lost in 2020. Sitting on the ferry carrying us across the Salish Sea to Vancouver Island I’m filled with a quiet excitement. I haven’t looked at her post yet, but will sometime today. Fill in your details below or click an icon to log in: You are commenting using your WordPress.com account. I love the tea party and Don’s fascinator. Alison. The Mt. Alison. Sunny days are best, but even on a blue-grey day, the wide sea before us, and the foamy wake behind are enough to encourage a feeling of adventure. Mini holidays full of good times. Those in the forest where you hiked are so happy-looking. Alison, Pingback: Saturna Island: unspoiled gem of BC’s Gulf Islands | Adventures in Wonderland. Fascinators? Saturna Island: unspoiled gem of BC’s Gulf Islands | Adventures in Wonderland, Follow Adventures in Wonderland on WordPress.com, Vancouver’s Granville Island and Commercial Drive. Dressed like clowns, and playing ska, rock, reggae, and salsa their performance is a fiesta of musical happiness, humour, and non-stop energy. At various times throughout the day you can barely see any concrete on the 182-metre breakwater as the mostly male pinnipeds jostle and bark for position. “If this continues, there won’t be a fish left in this bay.”. Thanks for taking me back! And if it’s a still day down at the docks, Mercer says be prepared for a pungent bouquet. But they’re so much fun! They emanate such a contagious joythat we are all compelled to dance. And me too! Prices are calculated as of 14/09/2020 based on a check-in date of 27/09/2020. I’ll be smiling at the thought of the impromptu mad hatter’s party for some time. It looks so lovely in your pictures; the autumn foliage is simply stunning. No wonder all the “shoulds” fall away. Ocean EcoVentures' whale watching excursions depart daily from the seaside village of Cowichan Bay.Our Whale Watching tours focus on the Southern Resident Orca Whales, Transient Orca Whales, Humpback Whales, Grey Whales and Minke Whales. Each winter they amass in great anticipation of the spawning herring, which happens in February. ( Log Out / So sad we couldn’t go this year but some great memories. The God of Rice – a Fushimi-Inari pilgrimage. Share. “You get a 2,000-pound sailboat and when a 2,000-pound sea lion jumps on, and then his buddy gets on, you know which way it’s going to tip.”. Originally published by https://sixmountains.ca. Excerpts and links may be used, provided that full and clear credit is given to Alison Louise Armstrong and Adventures in Wonderland – a pilgrimage of the heart with appropriate and specific direction to the original content. 69367 Read. Reviewed on Aug 10, 2020. For the third time in as many summers we’re off to visit our friend Surati who lives near Duncan. Date of experience: October 2020. “They’re large, stinky; there’s too many of them; they’re rude houseguests,” says Cowichan Bay harbour manager Mark Mercer. We really missed it this year. Jordan Cunningham Here is the briefest selection:Late afternoon we hike the Cowichan Bay Estuary Trail, a 4.2 kilometre (2.5mi) loop. All words and images by Alison Louise Armstrong unless otherwise noted Gorgeous photos Alison. Vancouver is a place that I have wanted to visit since I was a child and I read that it is a good place to see orcas. Steller and California Sea Lions gather in Cowichan Bay to gorge themselves on spawning salmon and bask in the sun on the breakwater. Some wonderful pictures of a place I am missing right now. A rather large colony of Sea Lions hang out on the man-made floats just off the end of the Government Wharf. Alison. It’s an annual spectacle, the massive sea lions making their way to Cowichan Bay to feast on spawning salmon and bask in the sunlight on the marina’s breakwater. And of course the hiking, being out in nature, is always the best! Find deals on Cottages in Cowichan Bay, Duncan. I absolutely love the ones you’ve posted and you make this trip sound fascinating on so many levels! Hundreds of sea lions descended upon the waters of Cowichan Bay on Vancouver Island this fall. Love the pictures of all the hikes, of course. Alison. There are other part-time and full-time residents of the marina that we care about and are responsible to. We’re so lucky to have friends there that we can visit. “It’s a big bachelor party out there,” says Mercer. “It’s insane,” he says. He looks great! Fabulous fotos of one of my most favorite spots on earth. As you wander along Cowichan Bay Road you will smell fresh-baking bread wafting out onto the colourful street. ... 2020. Clown makeup and dress aside the band was really amazing – great music. One day, though, this is the life we will get back to. Book Oceanfront Suites at Cowichan Bay, Cowichan Bay on Tripadvisor: See 315 traveller reviews, 117 candid photos, and great deals for Oceanfront Suites at Cowichan Bay, ranked #1 of 1 hotel in Cowichan Bay and rated 4 of 5 at Tripadvisor. On this trip Surati takes us on a new hike, one we’ve not been on before, and I think it’s one of the best. Scores of residents and visitors alike take to the fishing wharf in the Bay to witness the smelly creatures lounging and barking. fisherman who tossed 'bear-banger' at group of sea lions facing large fine. We return to Vancouver Island in late October to see the sea lions. The mad hatter’s party was so much fun. One day, we’ll be allowed again! Thanks so much Julie, wishing you a lovely autumn too. What a lovely post Alison! Well, autumn isn’t much in California and I hope I can catch a glimpse of it in Calgary soon! Posted by Alison and Don in Canada, North America, #WPLongform, 39 Days of July, Cowichan Bay Estuary, Cowichan Valley, Entangados, Mt Tzouhalem, Mt Zoo, Sandy Pool Regional Park, sea lions, Stoney Hill Regional Park, Vancouver Island. Mercer estimates 500 to 600 visitors come each day, with shopping bags and coffee cups in hand. Zoo hike photos are so nice…our Bigleaf maple leaves tend to get more brown than yellow. We begin with a hike through Sandy Pool Regional Park down by the Cowichan River. Change ). We always have such a good time there. Alison. They turn brown within a day or so once they hit the ground though. The dyke trail takes you out into the delta of the Cowichan and Koksilah Rivers: blue backwaters, lush green grasses, washed up logs bleached white with time, stands of tall trees, ever encroaching blackberry brambles, and Great Blue herons. The men wear top hats, but I think Don looks especially fetching in a fascinator The trail runs slowly up along the side of the hill. A. I love the Mad Hatter’s Tea Party! All the Gulf islands are worth exploring. Not surprisingly the local boaters hate them. We can’t get as close as I would like. And yeah, the sea lions were pretty amazing. Now $89 (Was $̶1̶0̶6̶) on Tripadvisor: Oceanfront Suites at Cowichan Bay, Cowichan Bay. These two visits were last year. Above My Pay Grade: the joys and sorrows of photography competitions. Thanks so much Randall. I too am puzzled at people sitting inside on ferries (except if it’s raining of course) there’s so much to experience out on deck. Winter is coming. Ocean EcoVentures Whale Watching, Cowichan Bay: See 1,124 reviews, articles, and 357 photos of Ocean EcoVentures Whale Watching, ranked No.1 on Tripadvisor among 15 attractions in Cowichan Bay. We head back to Vancouver and hunker down. See 313 traveller reviews, 117 candid photos, and great deals for Oceanfront Suites at Cowichan Bay, ranked #1 of 1 hotel in Cowichan Bay and rated 4 of 5 at Tripadvisor. We sit out on the deck overlooking the marina and the setting sun, full of peace and joy and good food. And C’s garden! Cheers- Susan, Thanks so much Susan. It’s been one of the best summers ever, with this final fall visit to Vancouver Island as a sweet coda. 3,656 were here. Now £69 on Tripadvisor: Oceanfront Suites at Cowichan Bay, Cowichan Bay. My pleasure. Your friend’s place is charming and Don looks ever so good in that fascinator (what fun)! They are so noisy the local hotel offers guests earplugs. Alison. Hiding under bushes, behind miniature doors in tree trunks, sitting by the fountain on the edge of the small pond, swinging on the back porch, is a whole community of elfish and fairy beings, dozens of them, all hand-made by C. I’m sure they come to life at night. I don’t think I’ve ever heard of them by that name, and I love it (and the photo) At first, I thought this adventure was from this summer, and I was so happy for your escapes. I sink into a gentle peace as all the “shoulds” fall away. “When one of these guys rips a hole the size of a Volkswagen bug in your net and they do it 10, 15 times a day it's not fun for us at all,” says Crow, who lives just up the road from the breakwater. LIVE: Update on spread of COVID-19 in B.C. Yes it is. Thanks for taking us alone. Businesses along the town’s historic waterfront are cashing in. Meanwhile you can get little peeks at the fabulousness of the lower mainland, and hopefully also get to the island eventually. Wish we could have gone this year Change ), You are commenting using your Facebook account. They don’t stand a chance. That could only be done by boat, which is risky because the water is full of sea lions splashing about and chasing after the fish. “They’re sinking my boats and damaging my breakwater but they’re an incredibly big draw for a lot of people.”. And other tales from Rishikesh, India, Saturna Island: unspoiled gem of BC’s Gulf Islands. Nothing to be done but enjoy. What a great experience you shared with us. Your trips to Vancouver Island sound very refreshing. © Alison Louise Armstrong and Adventures in Wonderland – a pilgrimage of the heart, 2010-2020. I think Don should wear a fascinator more often! Cowichan Bay’s floating breakwater is now a temporary home for sea lions. Hundreds of them are visible daily on the dock, and locals say that’s a fraction of the actual number of sea lions gobbling chum salmon in the area. Change ), You are commenting using your Twitter account. For me this is the first summer that I’ve felt I couldn’t really take it in because of the pandemic restrictions. There’s a whole different feeling on the island, as if everything is slowed down a little. He looks quite fetching. Super 8 by Wyndham Duncan. The Brit royal family all wear them on special occasions – well the women do anyway. Cowichan Bay is a small little picturesque waterfront community on the southern edge of Vancouver Island’s Cowichan Valley. Wishing you well as you partake in your outdoor festivities. How is it where you are? Don and I have never been to any of the other pubs but still say it’s the best! Last updated June, 2020. Mainly it’s just us. KKPSTEIN wrote a review Sep 2020. Join us at Cowichan Bay Kayaking and Adventure Centre for a tour of the Cowichan Estuary in kayaks or canoes. Save Super 8 by Wyndham Duncan to your lists. I’ve read many good books, wrote stories and made friends on BC Ferries over the years. Aren’t we lucky to live in this gorgeous country? Yearly Sea Lion Migration in Vancouver Island City. The sun arrives, and at the river Surati and E swim in the cool water while Don and I laze on the beach. And of course once I knew about them I had to see them. It was a fabulous trip – well both of them. Alison. So random. Thanks so much Heather. It has it’s own special energy that you just kind of sink in to. I have friends who live on Vancouver Island but have only really spent a couple of days there many years ago. You captured perfectly what I’ve always loved about ferries – that time out of time quality, as if you’ve been moving forever, and there’s no concerns or shoulds, just what’s happening in the moment. Thanks so much Atreyee. It’s an annual spectacle, the massive sea lions making their way to Cowichan Bay to feast on spawning salmon and bask in the sunlight on the marina’s breakwater. I just want to fly over to Vancouver Island and try all those hikes! But, as the season turns I am also reveling in all things autumn – the air of mystery, the crisper mornings, the shorter days. B.C. It’s really special. But it’s not all copacetic, resident Cheryl Trudell reports. But like you, I’m now starting to revel in the autumn, watching the turning of the leaves, and feeling them crunch underfoot. My pleasure Kelly. ... 2010-2020. I’m in love with C and B’s garden…and with your photos of that snake and the lichen covered branch. Thanks Sandra. Oceanfront Suites delivers a boutique hotel experience in the seaside village of Cowichan Bay. I did not know about the large congregation of sea lions at Cowichan Bay during the salmon spawning—on my list now! Oh and the boulder – a glacial erratic, I guess – wow, fantastic!! They arrive sometime in October and stay ‘til the end of the year and fill the air with their belligerent barking and roaring and disgusting body odour. The locals call it Mt Zoo and it’s one of the most popular hiking spots in the area though when we go, when the fall colours are at their best and all is golden, there are very few other hikers. I’ve seen orcas from them a few times. Don’s a natural isn’t he! Thanks so much Caroline. Cowichan Bay Kayaking is a resident of Bluenose Marina. After a while we head off to visit Surati’s relatives. Alison. , Clowns and elves not your thing eh? I’m glad you enjoyed coming along. See 315 traveler reviews, 117 candid photos, and great deals for Oceanfront Suites at Cowichan Bay, ranked #1 of 1 hotel in Cowichan Bay and rated 4 of 5 at Tripadvisor. While tourists enjoyed a world-class wildlife spectacle this month — Steller and California sea lions hauled out on the Cowichan Bay waterfront — Cowichan Tribes engaged in a “demonstration” commercial fishery of chum salmon. I’d not been there before and was completely blown away by all the fairy creatures. Quite fantastic. Oceanfront Suites at Cowichan Bay: Sea Lions Galore - See 315 traveller reviews, 117 candid photos, and great deals for Oceanfront Suites at Cowichan Bay at Tripadvisor. ( Log Out / Hope you get back to Van Island one day. Alison, Loved everything but the singing clowns and the little elfish figurines scattered around the garden… both scare the hell out of me! You mean Don wearing a fascinator? As you say – one day we’ll be able to do that again. Save Wessex Inn By The Sea to your lists. Love it! ... You might see humpback whales, orcas, seals and sea lions streaking through the water below your boat and bald eagles flying overhead. “There’s not a lot of sleep around here,” says Jones. Me too. Do you have a timeline? Alison. Compare properties, read reviews, and book with confidence on Expedia. Love, love, love Vancouver Island. Larry Pynn. Hope you get back there one day. Do you need to wear a mask outdoors during the winter? It is a delightful place. By Larry Pynn, on November 29th, 2020. This is the first summer I’ve truly been able to take in the lush greenery, lazy relaxation, and ponderous heat of where I am. Travelling through the world, and through life, feeling our way by the tips of our fingers. Another emerging tradition seems to be hiking the 3.5 kilometre (2.1mi) loop trail in Stoney Hill Regional Park. 2020 Season Schedule Covid-19 Protocols remain in effect. Mercer says several sea lions sunk a sailboat tied to the breakwater last Monday morning. Hope we can resume them next year. It was really heart warming to relive this time. You could tell they’d been playing together for a long time. Alison. And fun! COWICHAN BAY -- You’ll hear them before you see them, and if there’s not much wind you’ll definitely smell them. Alison xo. Barry Crow is the president of the Area D Gillnet Association and says his livelihood is in jeopardy because of the sea lions, and says it’s the largest gathering he’s seen yet. You’ll hear them before you see them, and if there’s not much wind you’ll definitely smell them. Alison. I wish it had been this summer Patiently waiting until we can do things like this again. It’s really quite a spectacle. It was a very sweet time. In the past few days I’ve seen the trail and low bushes completely carpeted with them. The tea party was great fun, and the band especially. Helpful. 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Oceanfront Suites at Cowichan Bay. But commercial anglers on the docks aren’t getting a cut of the profit. The clown band was aaaaamazing – so much fun, and really good music. Can’t get better than that. Always it seems our trips to Vancouver Island are such a lovely time out. One of my fave spots too. Oceanfront Suites at Cowichan Bay, Cowichan Bay: 315 Hotel Reviews, 117 traveller photos, and great deals for Oceanfront Suites at Cowichan Bay, ranked #1 of 1 hotel in Cowichan Bay … Hugs back COWICHAN BAY -- So intriguing that we both wrote about fairies this week. Thanks so much Sue. Before you come, you need to understand that the marina deck and dock is not open for walking around and exploring. Tall straight moss-covered cedars, leafy maples, and stands of iron bark trees dripping with delicate white oceanspray flowers accompany us along the trail as it menders through the forest. They arrive sometime in October and stay ‘til the end of the year and fill the air with their belligerent barking and roaring and disgusting body odour. It’s just beautiful. Vancouver Island Tourism; Vancouver Island Accommodation; Vancouver Island Bed and Breakfast; Vancouver Island Holiday Rentals; Vancouver Island Holiday Packages Every year for 39 days there are outdoor concerts in downtown Duncan bringing the community together for free live entertainment. I love that you are starting your own new traditions. Thanks! What a beautiful post! If there are any in the area the ferries always slow right down. We set off the next morning slowly climbing a winding trail passing through forests of trees draped with moss, huge mossy boulders, a tangle of undergrowth, and almost hidden in decaying logs and leaves a small lizard.Eventually we reach the top of the ridge where the orange-barked arbutus treesstand resolute in the face of the winter winds, and look out over Sansum Narrows to nearby Salt Spring Island.Best fun ever: Entangadosplaying in a park in Duncan as part of the 39 Days Of July festival. We’ve lived in Van for many years, and have quite frequently visited the island. Oh, the third photo, perfect! And the Mad Hatter’s Tea Party stole my heart – we have EVEN more in common than I realized. The island is so beautiful that getting out onto the trails is just about the best thing to do there. Jones estimates a large bull will consume between 90 and 140 kilograms of fish per day. The idea of a sea lion cull has been discussed, and fisherman Marvin Jones says he would support a harvest of the animals. What a delightful place! I love this, especially the photos of you all in fascinators – the looks on your faces are priceless! The Argentine band looks like they’re great fun. Thanks so much Sue. I too love the BC Ferry ride. Pinnipedia Sea Lions Each fall sea lions come into Cowichan Bay and haul out on the floating breakwater near the Government Dock. ( Log Out / Oh the tea party was so much fun! © Alison Louise Armstrong and Adventures in Wonderland – a pilgrimage of the heart, 2010-2020. Discover the best of Cowichan Bay so you can plan your trip right. Cowichan Bay Family Hotels: Browse our kid friendly hotels in Cowichan Bay for your family trip. And really cool that you and I and Sue all posted about fairies this week! Alison, Infectious fun, surrounded by beauty, Alison. ~Terri, Those ferries are really a treat, especially in good weather. This year of course, there was no trip to the island, and only a virtual 39 Days of July, though no doubt the sea lions are still visiting. Every year in late fall about 300 (yes I do mean 300!) Alison. The maples here are so bright. I’m guessing that perhaps it gave you more free time to luxuriate in summer, while I longed for it – it was not that hot here in Vancouver and we had quite a bit of rain so I was waiting for summer to come. And the ferries are the best! The colours get really intense. Article content continuedHowever, Andrew Trites, director of the University of BC's Marine Mammal Research Unit, said there is not enough evidence that In the meantime, there are few quiet moments. 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