Elk Falls-2019

"Water is the most perfect traveler, because when it travels it becomes the path itself!'-  Mehmet Murat Ildan

Elk Falls Provincial Park.-2019

 “I just want to live in a world of mountains, coffee, campfires, cabins, and golden trees, and run around with a camera and notebook, learning the inner workings of everything real.” –Victoria Erickson

Cathedral Grove-2019

"Fairies are invisible and inaudible like angels.  But their magic sparkles in nature."  ~Lynn Holland

 

While we were camping at Englishman River Falls-2019, we visited Cathedral Grove, which we have visited a few times before.

 

“Cathedral Grove, located in MacMillan Provincial Park, is one of the most accessible stands of giant Douglas fir trees on Vancouver Island. Here visitors can stroll through a network of trails under the shadow of towering ancient Douglas-fir trees, majestic pillars untouched by the modern world – some more than 800 years old.” –  B.C. Parks

 

  “Cathedral Grove is a rare and endangered remnant of an ancient Douglas fir ecosystem on Vancouver Island in British Columbia (BC), Canada. The biggest trees in the Grove are about 800 years old and measure 75 m (250 ft) in height and 9 m (29 ft) in circumference. They are the survivors of a forest fire that ravaged the area some 350 years ago and the even more devastating invasion by Europeans who colonized Vancouver Island from 1849.” – Cathedral Grove

 

  “Cathedral Grove is still standing today because extraordinary citizens have been speaking up to protect it for almost a century. Everyone from loggers and corporate bosses to environmentalists has recognized Cathedral Grove as a special gem.” – Kathryn Molloy of the Sierra Club of Canada, BC Chapter.” – Cathedral Grove

Erik had a lot of trees to mark.

 

 

When the trees fall down, B.C. Parks just clear the paths, but leave the trees there so that moss, ferns, etc. can grow on the old trees.

 

Giant's Grave.

"This giant red cedar once stood 71 m (233 ft) tall and 4.5 m (15 ft) in diameter. Vandals set it aflame in 1972, ending its 700 year life. It was cut down because the flames were so intense it was feared the fire would spread throughout the park. This tree is an example of our often careless attitude to our forests. It now lies in a self-dug grave created by the force of the impact, a grim reminder of vandalism." 

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Coombs 2019

While we were camping at Rathtrevor Beach, we visited Coombs, British Columbia, Canada, which we have visited before. The weather was great. You can see the posts here:  Coombs Market , Goats on the roof  and No Goats on the roof . 

Coombs General Store: “Established in 1912, the Coombs General Store has the original wood floors and shelves of memorabilia and old photos that add to its historic charm. There is also a huge selection of penny candy.” – Travel British Columbia

 

  "Coombs was established at the turn of the twentieth century by families who arrived as part of the Salvation Army’s immigration program, a humanitarian scheme that brought nearly a quarter of a million poor English and Welsh to Canada.' - Vancouver Island

The Coombs Emporium.

 

Massive stone carvings from China guard the entrance to the Coombs Emporium.

 

Captain Billy's Adventure Golf. 

Abandoned Mini Golf Course.  

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  The Old Country Market (Goats on the roof ) is one of our favorite places to visit.

 

“The original market was created by Kristian Graaten. Kris and his wife, Solveig, emigrated with their children to Vancouver Island from Norway in the 1950s. Kris, who grew up in the small community of Lillehammer, was inspired to include a sod roof in his design of the market. Many Norwegian homes and farm structures are built directly into the hillside with the sod roof becoming an extension of the hillside. With the help of sons, Svein and Andy, and son-in-law, Larry, Kris unwittingly began to build what would become perhaps the most famous sod-roof building in the world.” 

 “And now the question, “What if we put goats on the roof?”” – The Old Country Market

“While touring throughout British Columbia, Canada, the Old Country Market in Coombs is a must see destination.  The Market is famous for its “goats on the roof”.” – “The Old Country Market”

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The Old Country Market

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Fisherman's Wharf.

 

 The same day that we visited Victoria, British Columbia, Canada, we went to Fisherman’s Wharf again, we have been there before, you can see the post by clicking here.

 

Fisherman’s Wharf Float Home Village and Victoria harbour ferry.

Sweets At Fisherman's Wharf.

“Just around the corner from Victoria’s Inner Harbour, Fisherman’s Wharf is a hidden treasure waiting to be discovered. This unique marine destination offers food kiosks, unique shops and eco-tour adventures in the heart of the working harbour. Wander down the docks with your lunch, buy seafood fresh off the boat, see moored pleasure vessels and float homes, and watch as fishing vessels unload their wares.” – Fisherman’s Wharf Victoria.

This visit we noticed more artist painting the scenery, with canvases, easels, etc. I suppose they sell their paintings to the tourists, but it is a good way to practice.

 

We had great fish and chips at Barb's Fish and Chips.

“The eastern end of Fisherman’s Wharf is populated largely by float homes. On taking ownership of the wharf in 2002, GVHA set aside 33 berths especially for floating residences. The float homes are moored on fingers A, B and C. All float home spots are currently occupied.” – Greater Victoria Harbor Authority

We saw seals on our previous visit. but not today.

“A Brief History of Fisherman’s Wharf From the end of the Second World War to about 1990 was the heyday of the fishing fleet at Fisherman’s Wharf. Fishing vessels were tied to every dock, except for two docks at the east end. These two “live aboard” docks were home to a diverse, and often eccentric, community from the 1970s right up until 2000. Many colourful characters roamed the docks and rubbed shoulders with the fishermen. People would appear from nowhere and make the wharf their new home. Suddenly, they would move on and quickly be replaced by other, equally eccentric types. This meant there was never a dull moment on the wharf. Local police were often kept busy breaking up fights and cross-checking their list of outstanding arrest warrants with the roster of wharf inhabitants. Read more…“

The weather was good at 26 degrees Celsius plus humidity.

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