They arrive sometime in October and stay ‘til the end of the year and fill the air with their belligerent barking and roaring and disgusting body odour. Wessex Inn By The Sea. Jordan Cunningham Alison, Don looks even more charming than usual in that fascinator . , Thanks so much Felicity. It was Surati of course who told us about the sea lions. And other tales from Rishikesh, India, Saturna Island: unspoiled gem of BC’s Gulf Islands. Hopefully next year you’ll be back to the regular schedule. I absolutely love the ones you’ve posted and you make this trip sound fascinating on so many levels! See 315 traveler reviews, 117 candid photos, and great deals for Oceanfront Suites at Cowichan Bay, ranked #1 of 1 hotel in Cowichan Bay and rated 4 of 5 at Tripadvisor. That’s what I call a perfect day – friends, live music and hiking. But commercial anglers on the docks aren’t getting a cut of the profit. They emanate such a contagious joythat we are all compelled to dance. You captured perfectly what I’ve always loved about ferries – that time out of time quality, as if you’ve been moving forever, and there’s no concerns or shoulds, just what’s happening in the moment. The tea party was great fun, and the band especially. Dressed like clowns, and playing ska, rock, reggae, and salsa their performance is a fiesta of musical happiness, humour, and non-stop energy. Cowichan Bay, B.C., about 55 kilometres north of Victoria, is typically pretty quiet in November, but a colony of sea lions have made their home on the local docks. Prices are calculated as of 14/09/2020 based on a check-in date of 27/09/2020. Change ), You are commenting using your Google account. Sea Lion videos and latest news articles; GlobalNews.ca your source for the latest news on Sea Lion . I love riding the ferries from Vancouver to the Gulf Islands. The visitors will continue to flood the town until these barking dock stars depart. I just want to fly over to Vancouver Island and try all those hikes! So intriguing that we both wrote about fairies this week. Mercer estimates 500 to 600 visitors come each day, with shopping bags and coffee cups in hand. We crunch our way through the fallen leaves, as the cool fall sunlight, filtered by the trees, lands on bright yellow leaves turning them luminous.Close to the top we come across two gigantic boulders, no doubt deposited there eons ago when a mammoth creeping glacier carved out the Cowichan Valley.At this higher elevation where the trees are more exposed to the weather, they are twisted and gnarled, and the thick green-grey lichen seems like a protective covering.And at the top there is the view towards Salt Spring Island and the Coast Mountains. And C’s garden! I love this, especially the photos of you all in fascinators – the looks on your faces are priceless! Join us at Cowichan Bay Kayaking and Adventure Centre for a tour of the Cowichan Estuary in kayaks or canoes. So sad we couldn’t go this year but some great memories. Hope we can resume them next year. Above My Pay Grade: the joys and sorrows of photography competitions. The colours get really intense. B.C. Pinnipedia Sea Lions Each fall sea lions come into Cowichan Bay and haul out on the floating breakwater near the Government Dock. I’ve never understood how people can sit inside or see a movie on a ferry – there’s nothing better than being out on deck with the incredible view and the wind in your face. Oh the tea party was so much fun! Those in the forest where you hiked are so happy-looking. Sea lions throw a party on Cowichan Bay's federal breakwater to feast on spawning salmon While many of us are isolating as much as possible these days, a two-month-long noisy party is taking place on Cowichan Bay’s floating breakwater where ­massive sea lions congregate to feast on spawning salmon. Every year in late fall about 300 (yes I do mean 300!) Oceanfront Suites at Cowichan Bay, Cowichan Bay: 315 Hotel Reviews, 117 traveller photos, and great deals for Oceanfront Suites at Cowichan Bay, ranked #1 of 1 hotel in Cowichan Bay … Wishing you well as you partake in your outdoor festivities. They come to feed on the coho salmon (Oncorhynchus kisutch) in the Bay which at that time are waiting to head up the Cowichan and Koksilah Rivers and the small streams around the bay to spawn.When sea lions are feeding in the Bay or the Estuary there is … 5pm News Anchor, CTV News Vancouver Island. Loving fall so far – cool sunny days, though as expected we’ve had a couple of serious downpours. Alison. I too love the BC Ferry ride. Nothing to be done but enjoy. Find deals on Cottages in Cowichan Bay, Duncan. As you wander along Cowichan Bay Road you will smell fresh-baking bread wafting out onto the colourful street. There had been some event where everyone had to wear a fascinator and C has the entire collection at her place. Cowichan Bay is a small little picturesque waterfront community on the southern edge of Vancouver Island’s Cowichan Valley. “You get a 2,000-pound sailboat and when a 2,000-pound sea lion jumps on, and then his buddy gets on, you know which way it’s going to tip.”. Oceanfront Suites at Cowichan Bay: Sea Lions Galore - See 315 traveller reviews, 117 candid photos, and great deals for Oceanfront Suites at Cowichan Bay at Tripadvisor. Fill in your details below or click an icon to log in: You are commenting using your WordPress.com account. No wonder all the “shoulds” fall away. Alison. They don’t stand a chance. It really is. I’m guessing that perhaps it gave you more free time to luxuriate in summer, while I longed for it – it was not that hot here in Vancouver and we had quite a bit of rain so I was waiting for summer to come. Me too. Oceanfront Suites at Cowichan Bay. Another emerging tradition seems to be hiking the 3.5 kilometre (2.1mi) loop trail in Stoney Hill Regional Park. Is that Don in the net hat? Well of course we have to wear them – while we eat biscuits and drink tea in the garden.C and B’s garden is something else.It is a world of elves, pixies, fairies, and sprites, a world of tiny secretive beings. We really missed it this year. In the past few days I’ve seen the trail and low bushes completely carpeted with them. Vancouver is a place that I have wanted to visit since I was a child and I read that it is a good place to see orcas. Also no trips to the island this summer. ~Terri, Those ferries are really a treat, especially in good weather. And of course the hiking, being out in nature, is always the best! They are so noisy the local hotel offers guests earplugs. 3,656 were here. Change ), You are commenting using your Facebook account. I’ve seen orcas from them a few times. Alison. Here is the briefest selection:Late afternoon we hike the Cowichan Bay Estuary Trail, a 4.2 kilometre (2.5mi) loop. Clown makeup and dress aside the band was really amazing – great music. Alison. “They’re sinking my boats and damaging my breakwater but they’re an incredibly big draw for a lot of people.”. One of my fave spots too. Scores of residents and visitors alike take to the fishing wharf in the Bay to witness the smelly creatures lounging and barking. It’s really special. Discover the best of Cowichan Bay so you can plan your trip right. So random. Kyoto’s Magical Mountain – hiking from Kurama to Kibune. All the Gulf islands are worth exploring. Don’s a natural isn’t he! Article content continuedHowever, Andrew Trites, director of the University of BC's Marine Mammal Research Unit, said there is not enough evidence that I did not know about the large congregation of sea lions at Cowichan Bay during the salmon spawning—on my list now! It was a fabulous trip – well both of them. I wish it had been this summer Patiently waiting until we can do things like this again. And the tea party and C’s little beings spread around in her garden were all so much fun. Alison, Oh I’m excited to be driving out to see our grandson and peek more…I can imagine leaving etown and starting some new adventures…I’m grateful to be here…enjoy the fall days Alison hugs hedy, One day the big move will happen. A. I love the Mad Hatter’s Tea Party! The band looks like so much fun, and so does the tea party! Alison xo. 2 out of 5. © Alison Louise Armstrong and Adventures in Wonderland – a pilgrimage of the heart, 2010-2020. And indeed we are so lucky to live here. Hugs back One Foot in Front of the Other – living your best life is not what you may think. However they are obviously quite at home in Fanny Bay, for I later learned that Sea Lions can be spotted here at almost any time of year. I haven’t looked at her post yet, but will sometime today. I’m glad you enjoyed coming along. Ocean EcoVentures' whale watching excursions depart daily from the seaside village of Cowichan Bay.Our Whale Watching tours focus on the Southern Resident Orca Whales, Transient Orca Whales, Humpback Whales, Grey Whales and Minke Whales. Steller and California Sea Lions gather in Cowichan Bay to gorge themselves on spawning salmon and bask in the sun on the breakwater. Alison. Wishing you well too as you savour the autumn air. For the third time in as many summers we’re off to visit our friend Surati who lives near Duncan. We set off the next morning slowly climbing a winding trail passing through forests of trees draped with moss, huge mossy boulders, a tangle of undergrowth, and almost hidden in decaying logs and leaves a small lizard.Eventually we reach the top of the ridge where the orange-barked arbutus treesstand resolute in the face of the winter winds, and look out over Sansum Narrows to nearby Salt Spring Island.Best fun ever: Entangadosplaying in a park in Duncan as part of the 39 Days Of July festival. They’re better than any bliss pill. If there are any in the area the ferries always slow right down. ( Log Out /  Each winter they amass in great anticipation of the spawning herring, which happens in February. Zoo hike photos are so nice…our Bigleaf maple leaves tend to get more brown than yellow. Alison. Can’t get better than that. Review Contents: Overview. Alison, Infectious fun, surrounded by beauty, Alison. ... 2020. Cowichan Bay’s floating breakwater is now a temporary home for sea lions. Excerpts and links may be used, provided that full and clear credit is given to Alison Louise Armstrong and Adventures in Wonderland – a pilgrimage of the heart with appropriate and specific direction to the original content. © Alison Louise Armstrong and Adventures in Wonderland – a pilgrimage of the heart, 2010-2020. I sink into a gentle peace as all the “shoulds” fall away. Love it! I don’t think I’ve ever heard of them by that name, and I love it (and the photo) At first, I thought this adventure was from this summer, and I was so happy for your escapes. The mad hatter’s party was so much fun. One day, we’ll be allowed again! Cowichan Bay Family Hotels: Browse our kid friendly hotels in Cowichan Bay for your family trip. Compare properties, read reviews, and book with confidence on Expedia. Cowichan Bay Kayaking is a resident of Bluenose Marina. Sunny days are best, but even on a blue-grey day, the wide sea before us, and the foamy wake behind are enough to encourage a feeling of adventure. But, as the season turns I am also reveling in all things autumn – the air of mystery, the crisper mornings, the shorter days. We always have such a good time on the island. It’s really quite a spectacle. The men wear top hats, but I think Don looks especially fetching in a fascinator We return to Vancouver Island in late October to see the sea lions. Hundreds of sea lions descended upon the waters of Cowichan Bay on Vancouver Island this fall. Thanks so much Sue. And the Mad Hatter’s Tea Party stole my heart – we have EVEN more in common than I realized. I too am puzzled at people sitting inside on ferries (except if it’s raining of course) there’s so much to experience out on deck. “When one of these guys rips a hole the size of a Volkswagen bug in your net and they do it 10, 15 times a day it's not fun for us at all,” says Crow, who lives just up the road from the breakwater. Businesses along the town’s historic waterfront are cashing in. It is a delightful place. Beautiful photos to match your writing…I hope to make it back to Vancouver Island one day. We’re so lucky to have friends there that we can visit. 69367 Read. Wishing you a wonderful autumn. We begin with a hike through Sandy Pool Regional Park down by the Cowichan River. Mercer says several sea lions sunk a sailboat tied to the breakwater last Monday morning. In the meantime, there are few quiet moments. Jones estimates a large bull will consume between 90 and 140 kilograms of fish per day. Thanks Sandra. There are other part-time and full-time residents of the marina that we care about and are responsible to. My pleasure Kelly. Do you need to wear a mask outdoors during the winter? The Argentine band looks like they’re great fun. That could only be done by boat, which is risky because the water is full of sea lions splashing about and chasing after the fish. Barry Crow is the president of the Area D Gillnet Association and says his livelihood is in jeopardy because of the sea lions, and says it’s the largest gathering he’s seen yet. See 313 traveller reviews, 117 candid photos, and great deals for Oceanfront Suites at Cowichan Bay, ranked #1 of 1 hotel in Cowichan Bay and rated 4 of 5 at Tripadvisor. The Brit royal family all wear them on special occasions – well the women do anyway. Tall straight moss-covered cedars, leafy maples, and stands of iron bark trees dripping with delicate white oceanspray flowers accompany us along the trail as it menders through the forest. There are actually 2 boulders on Mt Zoo – side by side and equal in size. They arrive sometime in October and stay ‘til the end of the year and fill the air with their belligerent barking and roaring and disgusting body odour. Posted by Alison and Don in Canada, North America, #WPLongform, 39 Days of July, Cowichan Bay Estuary, Cowichan Valley, Entangados, Mt Tzouhalem, Mt Zoo, Sandy Pool Regional Park, sea lions, Stoney Hill Regional Park, Vancouver Island. I’ll be smiling at the thought of the impromptu mad hatter’s party for some time. Originally published by https://sixmountains.ca. It was really heart warming to relive this time. These two visits were last year. Nothing can be done about the smell. At various times throughout the day you can barely see any concrete on the 182-metre breakwater as the mostly male pinnipeds jostle and bark for position. “There's a lot of prime leather for work boots sitting there,” says Jones, who fishes out of Alert Bay. After a while we head off to visit Surati’s relatives. Ocean EcoVentures Whale Watching, Cowichan Bay: See 1,124 reviews, articles, and 357 photos of Ocean EcoVentures Whale Watching, ranked No.1 on Tripadvisor among 15 attractions in Cowichan Bay. Yes it is. fisherman who tossed 'bear-banger' at group of sea lions facing large fine. We had a really lovely few days on the island. Helpful. Oceanfront Suites delivers a boutique hotel experience in the seaside village of Cowichan Bay. Travelling through the world, and through life, feeling our way by the tips of our fingers. We head back to Vancouver and hunker down. The band was a riot; they generated was so much joy. Apparently the name comes from the word fasten, not because tiny hats that perch on your head are fascinating. It’s an annual spectacle, the massive sea lions making their way to Cowichan Bay to feast on spawning salmon and bask in the sunlight on the marina’s breakwater. It’s an annual spectacle, the massive sea lions making their way to Cowichan Bay to feast on spawning salmon and bask in the sunlight on the marina’s breakwater. Thanks Tracey. Sitting on the ferry carrying us across the Salish Sea to Vancouver Island I’m filled with a quiet excitement. He looks great! 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Last updated June, 2020. There is fun to be had! Thanks so much Atreyee. I love that you are starting your own new traditions. Not surprisingly, on the list of the ten best pubs in the Cowichan Bay area, the Cow Bay Pub comes in at number one. Everything, from the forest-covered hills to the cool flowing river, to our lazy sun-warmed bodies, seems infused with contentment. And fun! Oh, the third photo, perfect! But we are still close enough to appreciate their lumbering sea lion antics.The bigger ones eat about 16 kilos (35 lbs) of fish a day, and the Stellers weigh as much as 1000 kilograms (2,200 lbs). Date of experience: October 2020. Oh and the boulder – a glacial erratic, I guess – wow, fantastic!! “It’s a big bachelor party out there,” says Mercer. You mean Don wearing a fascinator? Alison, Pingback: Saturna Island: unspoiled gem of BC’s Gulf Islands | Adventures in Wonderland. You could tell they’d been playing together for a long time. This year of course, there was no trip to the island, and only a virtual 39 Days of July, though no doubt the sea lions are still visiting. My pleasure. The Mt. The island is so beautiful that getting out onto the trails is just about the best thing to do there. Alison. I think Don should wear a fascinator more often! Change ). Alison. For me this is the first summer that I’ve felt I couldn’t really take it in because of the pandemic restrictions. Hello to the Queen! But it’s not all copacetic, resident Cheryl Trudell reports. As you say – one day we’ll be able to do that again. It’s just beautiful. He looks quite fetching. ( Log Out /  Fabulous fotos of one of my most favorite spots on earth. Both Vancouver and Vancouver Island are fabulous. Alison, Alison – You are such a wonderful teacher. Mini holidays full of good times. And of course once I knew about them I had to see them. Scores of residents and visitors alike take to the fishing wharf in the Bay to witness the smelly creatures lounging and barking. Mt Tzouhalem, four kilometres from Duncan is threaded with hiking trails. Now, with covid, it looks like it’s off the cards for a while longer . Love the pictures of all the hikes, of course. Thanks for taking me back! Alison, I’ve ridden that ferry, Alison, and your description of it feeling like “time out of time” is so perfect. Aren’t we lucky to live in this gorgeous country? COWICHAN BAY -- The sun arrives, and at the river Surati and E swim in the cool water while Don and I laze on the beach. ( Log Out /  Thanks! Your posts never cease to amaze ~ so full of life and hope. 2020 Season Schedule Covid-19 Protocols remain in effect. Alison. The dyke trail takes you out into the delta of the Cowichan and Koksilah Rivers: blue backwaters, lush green grasses, washed up logs bleached white with time, stands of tall trees, ever encroaching blackberry brambles, and Great Blue herons. The sea lions remind me of several visits to the sea lion caves in Oregon – that smell is unmistakable and stays in your scent memory forever. ... 2020. Hiding under bushes, behind miniature doors in tree trunks, sitting by the fountain on the edge of the small pond, swinging on the back porch, is a whole community of elfish and fairy beings, dozens of them, all hand-made by C. I’m sure they come to life at night. We sit out on the deck overlooking the marina and the setting sun, full of peace and joy and good food. They all loll around on the dock rolling around on top of each other, and just kind of slide off over the edge and into the water when they want to eat. Doesn’t Don look dashing! A rather large colony of Sea Lions hang out on the man-made floats just off the end of the Government Wharf. Vancouver Island Tourism; Vancouver Island Accommodation; Vancouver Island Bed and Breakfast; Vancouver Island Holiday Rentals; Vancouver Island Holiday Packages Stay safe Read more. They turn brown within a day or so once they hit the ground though. Larry Pynn. We can’t get as close as I would like. I’ve read many good books, wrote stories and made friends on BC Ferries over the years. Wish we could have gone back this year. Cowichan Bay’s floating breakwater is now a temporary home for sea lions. Alison, Loved everything but the singing clowns and the little elfish figurines scattered around the garden… both scare the hell out of me! And me too! Hope you get back there one day. ... Remembering the celebrities we lost in 2020. How is it where you are? I love the tea party and Don’s fascinator. Doesn’t he just look fetching lol! Another gang-related shooting in Lower Mainland, Feds chose not to buy 16M more doses of Moderna vaccine. I agree – can’t get much better than that combination. Perfect for those who love the ocean and a focus on community. Meanwhile you can get little peeks at the fabulousness of the lower mainland, and hopefully also get to the island eventually. Thanks so much Darlene, you’re welcome. It’s been one of the best summers ever, with this final fall visit to Vancouver Island as a sweet coda. Mainly it’s just us. It has it’s own special energy that you just kind of sink in to. Don and I have never been to any of the other pubs but still say it’s the best! I have friends who live on Vancouver Island but have only really spent a couple of days there many years ago. We always have such a good time there. Enter your email address to follow this blog and receive notifications of new posts by email. Thanks so much Julie, wishing you a lovely autumn too. All words and images by Alison Louise Armstrong unless otherwise noted It was a very sweet time. Seriously. The locals call it Mt Zoo and it’s one of the most popular hiking spots in the area though when we go, when the fall colours are at their best and all is golden, there are very few other hikers. As for the rest – Vancouver Island really is quite wonderful. Steller and California Sea Lions gather in Cowichan Bay to gorge themselves on spawning salmon and bask in the sun on the breakwater. Every year for 39 days there are outdoor concerts in downtown Duncan bringing the community together for free live entertainment. Alison. Thanks Surati for always showing us such a good time.I’m so glad we got to have all these experiences while we still could. And really cool that you and I and Sue all posted about fairies this week! But like you, I’m now starting to revel in the autumn, watching the turning of the leaves, and feeling them crunch underfoot. What a beautiful post! ... You might see humpback whales, orcas, seals and sea lions streaking through the water below your boat and bald eagles flying overhead. On this trip Surati takes us on a new hike, one we’ve not been on before, and I think it’s one of the best. A soft breeze carries us along the easy trail all the way out to the bay.Inevitably, in what has now after three years become a tradition, we end the day having dinner at the Cow Bay Pub. Cowichan Bay is a unique and historic waterfront community on southern Vancouver Island. The trail runs slowly up along the side of the hill. Thanks for taking us alone. ( Log Out /  We’ve lived in Van for many years, and have quite frequently visited the island. “It’s insane,” he says. And the ferries are the best! Now £69 on Tripadvisor: Oceanfront Suites at Cowichan Bay, Cowichan Bay. What a lovely post Alison! There’s a whole different feeling on the island, as if everything is slowed down a little. Yearly Sea Lion Migration in Vancouver Island City. Thanks so much Randall. I’m mourning the coming loss of all this. Reviewed on Aug 10, 2020. Thanks so much Sue. The God of Rice – a Fushimi-Inari pilgrimage. Share. Saturna Island: unspoiled gem of BC’s Gulf Islands | Adventures in Wonderland, Follow Adventures in Wonderland on WordPress.com, Vancouver’s Granville Island and Commercial Drive. And if it’s a still day down at the docks, Mercer says be prepared for a pungent bouquet. Not surprisingly the local boaters hate them. We’ve never been on a whale watching boat but have seen the orcas for free a few times while on the ferry going to the island. Super 8 by Wyndham Duncan. And it just happens to come up in conversation. “If this continues, there won’t be a fish left in this bay.”. Fascinators? Thanks so much Heather. Before you come, you need to understand that the marina deck and dock is not open for walking around and exploring. Feels like time out of Alert Bay and through life, feeling our by... 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