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.
Evening Visitor
I waited for this otter to get close (very close); he didn’t seem to know I was there. For him though, the sound of the camera shutter was like a starting gun!
Gulf Island View
We’re looking east from Salt Spring to Portland Island, Ruckle Park (also on Salt Spring), a BC Ferry travelling from Vancouver to Victoria, Pender Island, Saturna Island and the Cascade Mountains south of the border. Oh, and the moon.
Looking South to the US of A
Early winter afternoon view from high on southern Salt Spring Island. We’re looking over Portland and Moresby islands to the right and Pender Island (with Saturna Island behind) on the left. Mount Baker and the North Cascade Mountains are putting on a snowy show down there in the USA.
The ferry in front of Portland Island is heading for Swartz Bay (near Victoria) on Vancouver Island. And, in the foreground, the Skeena Queen is chugging along towards Fulford Harbour on Salt Spring Island.
Rare November Sight
Mount Baker and the North Cascade range (about 100 km away) are rarely seen from Salt Spring Island in November. We may not see this view again for some time. Zip up that GoreTex jacket.