
First light at Shingle Bay Campground on Pender Island (a new part of the Gulf Islands National Park Reserve).

The campground looks over this islet towards Salt Spring Island.
Salt Spring Photographer John Cameron

First light at Shingle Bay Campground on Pender Island (a new part of the Gulf Islands National Park Reserve).

The campground looks over this islet towards Salt Spring Island.

9:15 am Botany Bay: light coastal fog with the promise of warm sunshine
Less than two hours from Salt Spring Island.
Is it just me or is this an incredible place?

The first crop of hay is drying in the fields as you read this. And dry it will with a toasty weekend ahead.


Qualifies for a bucket-list-caliber-activity for me. How about you—have you wanted to see this up close and personal?
The new signage in the Mount Maxwell area makes for confident hikers. Remember to stay on the trails!
Photographs of Salt Spring Island and areas reachable by ferry and road (and sometimes off-road).