Me on boardwalk next to a pond on Paradise Meadow Trail

Lily pads in a pond so clear you can see the rocks on the bottom

View of Campbell River Harbor from our dinner restaurant

Boat traffic on Campbell River Harbor in from of our restaurant

Mount Washington & Elk Falls

July 6 in Canada ⋅ ⛅ 63 °F

Our scenic drive took us through the midde of Vancouver Island to the town of Campbell River. Enroute, we stopped at Mt. Washington, and wandered along Paradise Meadow, an alpine area criss-crossed with trails. The alpine meadow trails were on elevated boardwalks to protect the plants.

Outside of Campbell River, Elk Falls Provincial Park features a thundering waterfall down a rocky gorge. The 250-foot waterfall is viewable only from one of the highest pedestrial suspension bridges in Canada. I'm not a fan of heights...., but the falls and steep canyon are impressive.Read more