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At sea from Neah Bay to San Francisco : Ice on the decks in Neah Bay -- do you think it is time to sail for San Francisco?

At sea from Neah Bay to San Francisco

Ice on the decks in Neah Bay -- do you think it is time to sail for Sa ...

Updated: Jan 21, 2009 8:59pm PST

Strait of Juan de Fuca :

Strait of Juan de Fuca

Updated: Nov 04, 2008 2:05pm PST

Pirates and Snowbirds, The San Juan Island Yacht Club in Victoria :

Pirates and Snowbirds, The San Juan Island Yacht Club in Victoria

Updated: Nov 08, 2008 5:58pm PST

Fun with Friends in Victoria :

Fun with Friends in Victoria

Updated: Nov 04, 2008 1:38pm PST

Strait of Georgia :

Strait of Georgia

Updated: Nov 04, 2008 3:00pm PST

Montague Harbor :

Montague Harbor

Updated: Nov 04, 2008 2:42pm PST

Tribune Bay and Porlier Pass :

Tribune Bay and Porlier Pass

Updated: Nov 04, 2008 1:03pm PST

Tofino: Bear Watching Cruise : We recommend Michael and Linda White's Browning Passage Charters for cruises around Clayoquot Sound. On Sept 1st Mike skippered us for a four-hour cruise to observe black bears feeding on low tide crustaceans. The coastal black bears preferred food sources change as the season progresses: oversimplified, but think of berries and sedges, then tidal crustaceans, then the big winter fattening on salmon. At the time of our Tofino cruise the bears were enjoying licking up small crabs and other crustaceans exposed by turning over rocks in the intertidal zone. The best boat-based bear-watching periods are low tide where you can approach the feeding bears fairly closely. We chose the White's 36-foot vessel for Mike's long guiding experience - and for the comforts of a cabin cruiser (compared to the typical open rigid inflatable). Mike serves coffee and tea throughout the cruise, so you might want to bring some fresh bakery goodies.

Tofino: Bear Watching Cruise

We recommend Michael and Linda White's Browning Passage Charters for c ...

Updated: Sep 03, 2008 10:31am PST

Tofino: Dinner at the Pointe : Sunday evening was devoted to food, wine and the Chesterman Beach ambience of the Wickaninnish Inn. The Pointe Restaurant is a bit expensive, but we think it is extraordinary value for money.

Tofino: Dinner at the Pointe

Sunday evening was devoted to food, wine and the Chesterman Beach ambi ...

Updated: Sep 03, 2008 11:40am PST

Tofino: Long Beach Surfers : The "last day of summer" on the West Coast of Vancouver Island -- Waikiki at 49 degrees North.

Tofino: Long Beach Surfers

The "last day of summer" on the West Coast of Vancouver Island -- Waik ...

Updated: Sep 03, 2008 12:29pm PST

Tofino: Forest Walks :

Tofino: Forest Walks

Updated: Sep 03, 2008 1:11pm PST

Tofino: Wickaninnish Intrepretive Centre : A good place to start your explorations of the Pacific Rim National Park Reserve is here at the Centre, situated at the south end of Long Beach.

Tofino: Wickaninnish Intrepretive Centre

A good place to start your explorations of the Pacific Rim National Pa ...

Updated: Sep 03, 2008 3:04pm PST

Tofino: Tin Wis hotel environs :

Tofino: Tin Wis hotel environs

Updated: Sep 03, 2008 3:42pm PST

Victoria: Swans visit : Finally -- we got the Dardens and the Swans at the same latitude/longitude!

Victoria: Swans visit

Finally -- we got the Dardens and the Swans at the same latitude/longi ...

Updated: Aug 17, 2008 10:39pm PST

Victoria: Canada Airforce Snowbirds Airshow : Canada Air Force Snowbirds air show over ADAGIO's masthead in Victoria's inner harbor.

Victoria: Canada Airforce Snowbirds Airshow

Canada Air Force Snowbirds air show over ADAGIO's masthead in Victoria ...

Updated: Aug 18, 2008 12:45am PST

Victoria: Vintage Fire Fighting : 70 exhibits of antique fire fighting gear -- what a hoot!

Victoria: Vintage Fire Fighting

70 exhibits of antique fire fighting gear -- what a hoot!

Updated: Aug 04, 2008 2:49pm PST

Victoria: Splash! Symphony on the inner harbor : On Sunday, August 3rd 2008, beginning at 2pm, the Inner Harbour will become an outdoor concert stage, with children’s activities, local food vendors, and live music. The 19th annual Bayview Residences Victoria Symphony Splash spectacular finale of the evening will feature Maestra Tania Miller leading the Victoria Symphony and a host of special guests.

Victoria: Splash! Symphony on the inner harbor

On Sunday, August 3rd 2008, beginning at 2pm, the Inner Harbour will b ...

Updated: Aug 04, 2008 4:36pm PST

Victoria moonrise : The evenings have been splendid with Adagio in front of the Empress Hotel and the BC Legislature!

Victoria moonrise

The evenings have been splendid with Adagio in front of the Empress Ho ...

Updated: Aug 16, 2008 5:17pm PST

Victoria: Dragon Boat Festival : 2008 is the 14th year of the festival. The festival raises for the BC Cancer Foundation. According to legend, the man responsible for starting the tradition of dragon boat racing was Qu Yuan, a revered Chinese poet and statesman from the 4th century BC. Qu Yuan was a passionate proponent of ethical behaviour, and for this reason he was pushed out of power by the machinations of corrupt courtiers. Exiled to a neighbouring state, he spent his days composing poetry, living among the peaceful villagers. But one day, upon hearing that his beloved home province had been invaded, he was driven to despair. He hurled himself into the Mi Lo River. When local fi shermen saw Qu Yuan disappear beneath the water, they raced out to save him. But they were too late. Fearing that fi sh or evil river spirits would prey upon his body, the boatmen beat their paddles furiously upon the water and threw rice dumplings into the river. Some say the silk-wrapped dumplings were a sacrifi ce to Qu Yuan’s heroic spirit; others say they were to lure fi sh away from his body. Dragon Boat Festivals still commemorate Qu Yuan’s indomitable spirit and tragic death. He is honoured each year at Dragon Boat Festivals around the world.

Victoria: Dragon Boat Festival

2008 is the 14th year of the festival. The festival raises for the BC ...

Updated: Aug 17, 2008 10:52pm PST

Victoria: Dragon Boat Racing - Day 1 : 2008 is the 14th year of the festival. This year included very competitive teams from Portland, OR

Victoria: Dragon Boat Racing - Day 1

2008 is the 14th year of the festival. This year included very competi ...

Updated: Aug 16, 2008 4:01pm PST

Victoria: Dragon Boat Racing - Day 2 :

Victoria: Dragon Boat Racing - Day 2

Updated: Aug 17, 2008 11:48pm PST

Victoria: Lion Dancing : Hung Fut Kung Fu was created nearly 400 years ago at the Southern Shaolin Monastery in Fujian Province, China.

Victoria: Lion Dancing

Hung Fut Kung Fu was created nearly 400 years ago at the Southern Shao ...

Updated: Aug 16, 2008 3:01pm PST

Victoria: Moondance Arts : From Zimbawae: high-energy dance and drums

Victoria: Moondance Arts

From Zimbawae: high-energy dance and drums

Updated: Aug 16, 2008 4:03pm PST

Victoria: Ocean Rain Chinese Arts Academy : Chinese Classical Dance

Victoria: Ocean Rain Chinese Arts Academy

Chinese Classical Dance

Updated: Aug 16, 2008 4:36pm PST

Victoria: SanShuKan Aikikai Dojo : A fun demo of Aikido by a local Victoria dojo. We left out the bloody bits...

Victoria: SanShuKan Aikikai Dojo

A fun demo of Aikido by a local Victoria dojo. We left out the bloody ...

Updated: Aug 16, 2008 5:30pm PST

Victoria: Classic Boat Festival 2008 : Our third Classic Boat Festival. It's always great fun -- but don't tell the locals that the Australian Wooden Boat Festival is mucho more. And we'll be at the upcoming 2009 festival in Hobart next February. See ya there...

Victoria: Classic Boat Festival 2008

Our third Classic Boat Festival. It's always great fun -- but don't te ...

Updated: Sep 03, 2008 3:37pm PST

Heading North in the Strait of Georgia :

Heading North in the Strait of Georgia

Updated: Nov 09, 2008 5:06pm PST

Hoskyn Channel and Surge Narrows :

Hoskyn Channel and Surge Narrows

Updated: Nov 09, 2008 5:14pm PST

Waiatt Bay :

Waiatt Bay

Updated: Nov 09, 2008 5:28pm PST