Back to Nanaimo and Ferry to Horseshoe Bay After four days in Tofino, we made our way back to Nanaimo for another night at the Courtyard by Marriott. Another upgraded room, another glamorous view of the car park. The bonus this time was fast internet and, more importantly, a working phone. The stars aligned and […]
Driving from Campbell River to Tofino The drive from Campbell River to Tofino takes about three and a half hours, but we made a few essential stops. First was Goats on the Roof for another round of doughnuts. If you are planning to eat at the marketplace (even just getting coffee), arrive before 11:45 as […]
Eagle Show Uncertainty Our primary reason for visiting Campbell River was the famous Eagle Show. While in the Khutzeymateen, we received an email saying the operator could not run our tour and offered to transfer us to another vendor. We had chosen this company specifically for their boat: enclosed with good outdoor space rather than […]
Preparing for the Ferry from Prince Rupert to Port Hardy This time we did it right. The night before departure we stopped at Safeway and picked up a picnic lunch. In the morning we added coffee and doughnuts from Tim Horton’s before heading to the terminal. We were number four on the waitlist for […]
(This post is part of our wildlife photography expedition to Canada – links to other parts of the trip will be added once we finish them) Getting to the Khutzeymateen from Prince Rupert After three days in Prince Rupert, it was finally time to depart for the Khutzeymateen. Trips leave from the commercial dock, with […]
(This post is part of our wildlife photography expedition to Canada – links to other parts of the trip will be added once we finish them) Early Start for a Photography Adventure Still buzzing from our Triangle Island trip, we had no time to rest. The itinerary had originally allowed for a break day, but […]
(This post is part of our wildlife photography expedition to Canada – links to other parts of the trip will be added once we finish them) Driving from Nanaimo to Port McNeill on Vancouver Island After an in-room coffee courtesy of the Yeti, we set off around 9 a.m. for Port McNeill, on the far […]
This trip wasn’t about ticking off a long list of wildlife sightings or firing off thousands of frames. It was about chasing Arctic light, slowing down, and experiencing one of the most remote, surreal landscapes on Earth. Svalbard Pre-Trip I’m so glad we arrived in Svalbard a few days before our expedition. It gave us […]
Svalbard’s remote and icy landscapes are home to a surprisingly rich bird community. Some were graceful, while others seemed almost clumsy. Birds of Svalbard Glaucous Gull Glaucous gulls are one of the most common seabirds in Svalbard — but I love any bird that is in focus and well lit. Ivory Gull The Ivory Gull […]
In 2025, Norway introduced stricter regulations on viewing polar bears in Svalbard, aimed at protecting the animals from unnecessary disturbance. The new rules require visitors to stay at least 500 meters away from polar bears between March 1 and June 30, and 300 meters from July 1 to February 28. While I completely support protecting […]