Archive for May, 2009

Special Feature PEI - Points East Coastal Drive

Friday, May 29th, 2009

The plane touched down at precisely midnight on the 22nd of May. It lurched and jarred as the brakes were engaged and it came to a stop in front of the little building at the Charlottetown Airport. Even after a grueling 12 hours in airports and aboard planes, there would not be much sleep after the trip to the East... »

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Cape Scott Finale

Saturday, May 23rd, 2009

We woke up around 8:00am on Monday morning, and decided today was going to be a relaxing one. At the far end of Nell’s Bight is Fredrickson Point. The sun was out and Fredrickson Point looked like a great place to explore at a lazy pace. I would say it’s a 2km walk, along the beach, from the ranger cabin... »

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Cape Scott Part II

Tuesday, May 12th, 2009

The Ranger cabin is left unlocked as an emergency shelter in the off-season, which is from September 30th to April 30th, I think. However, I believe the cabin becomes more like a posh hotel for whoever claims it first. If you are lucky enough to get it, make sure to leave the cabin in better shape than you found it.... »

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Cape Scott - Part I

Wednesday, May 6th, 2009

With winter being over and the skies beginning to clear, I thought it was time for a little adventure. My buddy Matt suggested going to Cape Scott for three nights, I immediately agreed. Matt told me he went last year around the same time and it was amazing. The sun came up early on the morning of... »

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    Small Boots, Big steps - Juan de Fuca Marine Trail Part I

    By Snorri Gunnarsson

    Juan de Fuca Marine trail is the lesser-known trail on the lower West Coast of Vancouver Island. It is beautiful, snaking through the forest and... »