Category: Canada

Whilst the UK is basking in soaring temperatures, Canada is very very wet. My waterproof poncho is my favourite outdoor accessory at the moment.

Yesterday we catch the boat from Port Hardy to Prince Rupert. A 12 hour boat journey on a cruise ship. Unfortunately it rained for most of the journey so no opportunity to really see much of the scenery. Two whales were spotted and waterfalls could be seen but no bears.

Cycled from Port McNeil to Port Hardy. Stopped at a scenic viewing point to be told that there was a Mother Bear and her three cubs on the road up ahead. Unfortunately we didn’t see them en route; I’m not gutted. Had my first puncture yesterday.

Travelling from Courtenay to Campbell we passed by a really beautiful bay. A policeman on a bicycle in Courtenay offered us a place to stay as the weather was so bad. People are very kind and have a lot of time to help here.

A day of firsts saw a raccoon, a bald eagle and had deep fried oysters, yum 👅.  

This bay is called Fanny Bay. Chortle, chortle, very childish. We passed it on the way to Courtenay after leaving Qualicum Beach.

I stopped off in Parksville yesterday on the way to Qualicum Beach. Apparently Parksville has the best low tide in the whole of Canada, it goes out for miles.

First night on a a campsite ⛺️ and I survived. I even enjoyed it and got a good night’s sleep 😴.

My first day cycling in Nanaimo on Vancouver Island I did 30miles yesterday but managed to do a very scenic route. I really ended up only about 10 miles away from Nanaimo. 😁🤣😂