Mount Ozzard is a fun to hike peak that overlooks Ucluelet and the west coast of Vancouver Island. This is not a technical hike, but the ocean views that will reward you are well worth the effort! There are two trails for this peak, the Mount Ozzard Summit trail that goes straight up via a rugged bike trail, or you can take the service road for a slower, easier option. I recommend taking the steep route up, then following the…
The Lighthouse Loop is part of the beautiful Wild Pacific Way trail near Ucluelet on the West Coast of Vancouver Island in BC. We visited in August, and somehow it did not seem too busy even though this is an easy trail with gorgeous views in a popular, touristy area! Although my photos are from a calm afternoon, don’t let dodgy weather keep you away from this walk. This trail would be gorgeous when the wind is up and the…
The Willowbrae trail is a quick, easy walk to the lovely Florencia Beach (otherwise known as wreck beach) near Ucluelet in BC. From there, there is a second trail through some gorgeous mossy forest to Half Moon Beach. Both beaches are great for rock pooling. We loved the way these pristine beaches meet the rainforest; It’s such a quintessential look for the coastline on the West Coast of Canada. Willowbrae trail & Half Moon Bay trail Map Willowbrae & Half…
Sometimes it is the unexpected mini adventures that turn out to be the most fun! I’d marked “China Bowls” on my map of Vancouver Island, and so we were considering taking a peek as we drove between Campbell River and Parksville. We visited on a hot day in August, so I was very glad to take a dip in these mini pools carved out by thousands of years of Perseverance Creek’s cascades carving out bowl-shaped rock formations and mini waterfalls….