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The Cowichan River in Fall, Vancouver Island, British Columbia
The Cowichan River is one of the more interesting rivers in southern British Columbia, both from a historical standpoint as well as a recreational view. With its source in the mountains above Cowichan Lake, the river wanders through steep canyons and open valleys, finally arriving in Cowichan Bay after a 47km run.
The mood of the river varies with the seasons and rains as was evident a couple weeks ago when we had some massive flooding in the area and the river was roaring. The other extreme is peak summer when a favourite [...]
The flooded Cowichan River. Cowichan River Provincial Park, Vancouver Island
We have had an amazing amount of rain the past few weeks and the area even made cross country news as a good portion of Duncan was flooded by the Cowichan River earlier this week. I took advantage of a nice day yesterday to visit the Cowichan River Provincial Park and view the swollen river. Very impressive with trees being ripped from the banks and swept away like twigs.
As usual I took a camera with me and did photograph the river but the lighting wasn’t ideal. I had my macro [...]
Oyster Mushroom, Vancouver Island.
Mushroom season in the Cowichan Valley hits its peak in November as far as photography is concerned. We will likely have mushrooms until late spring but the variety of beautiful fungi seems to peak in late fall. I have been fortunate enough to get out a few times, partly to pick edible mushrooms but also to photograph these amazing plants. Here is a sample of Cowichan mushrooms from last week.
I’ll provide better identification later but don’t have access to my Pacific Northwest Mushroom field guides right now.
Do you enjoy mushroom photos? Take a look at my mushroom gallery for [...]
Pacific Golden Chanterelle (Cantharellus formosus)
We went up to Cowichan Lake this past week and after having a somewhat dry summer were surprised that mushroom season appears to be here. It’s amazing what a few days of rain will do!
There were perhaps 8 different varieties including a few that are edible and considered delicacies here and abroad. The Pacific Golden Chanterelles Cantharellus formosus have appeared which is great as they make what must be one of the tastiest soups on this planet. We will be heading to one of our favourite mushroom areas next week in search of the golden chanterelles.
Another [...]
Averill Creek Vineyards wines at the Cowichan Wine and Culinary Festival
Locally produced cheeses – Cowichan Wine and Culinary Festival
The Cowichan Wine and Culinary Festival started off with a bang tonight at the Satellite Bar & Grille at the Arbutus Ridge Country Club. The food was excellent as one would expect, take a look at what was available to sample:
Sage and Prosciutto Wrapped Wild Sockeye Salmon, on Armenian Flatbread
Seafood Ragout in a Crispy Wonton
Asian Chicken Popsicles
Tomato Fresh Basil and Roasted Garlic Bruschetta
Tomato Water Soda Pop
Potato Martini Bar
Beef Ragout, Chicken Mushroom Stew, Vegetable Confetti
Buttermilk Scented Potatoes
Of course, one of the [...]
Honeymoon Bay Outdoor Market, Cowichan Lake, Vancouver Island
We finally had an opportunity to visit the Honeymoon Bay Outdoor Market in conjunction with the Honeymoon Bay Blackberry Festival. While the weather wasn’t perfect, a trip to Cowichan Lake is always an adventure and we discovered the funkiest outdoor market in the Cowichan Valley. The stalls are made from “found” objects and recycled wood giving the market a somewhat “Frontier Town” sort of feel. From the SS Minnow serving up fresh prawns to local Cowichan Lake organic produce and locally made craft items this market was really fun.
The Honeymoon Bay Outdoor [...]
Wine Country, Cowichan Wine and Culinary Festival 2009, Cowichan Valley, Vancouver Island
Averill Creek Wine, Cowichan Wine and Culinary Festival 2009, Cowichan Valley, Vancouver Island
Eat, drink and be merry! A grand thought, that and just what is in store at the fifth annual Cowichan Wine & Culinary Festival. The festival launches its celebration of the food and wine – and beer and cider — of this fertile region with an evening of fabulous food, wine and music in the Satellite Bar & Grille at Arbutus Ridge Gulf Club on Friday, September 18th where the wines of Alderlea Vineyards will [...]
Aerial Photo of Honeymoon Bay on Cowichan Lake, British Columbia, Canada.
James Barber – Photo circa 2000
Every Saturday from May – Thanksgiving 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM and on Sundays during long weekends in historic Honeymoon Bay on Vancouver Island’s popular Cowichan Lake, Honeymoon Bay hosts an outdoor market featuring local fruit and vegetables, nursery stock, baking and preserves, prawns in season, a variety of arts and crafts, music and much more. Located on Southshore Rd in downtown Honeymoon Bay.
We at Cowichan Valley Photos spend many a Saturday visiting the farmers’ markets in the Cowichan Region enjoying the rural flavour and [...]
With the very hot weather we have had in the Cowichan Valley the past few weeks we aren’t the only ones taking a break from the heat by seeking out water. We have two small wine barrel ponds on our deck and they are teeming with life. While many folks will find some of the animals objectionable like the wasps, our large colony of tree frogs is downright cute.
Pacific Tree Frog (Pseudacris regilla)
Pacific Tree Frog (Pseudacris regilla)
Cowichan Wasp
Cowichan Wasp
Macro Monday
Carmanah Valley, Three Sisters – 2009
Carmanah Valley – Cathedral Spires Poster – 1989
Twenty years ago I had just moved to British Columbia and heard stories about giant trees on the west coast of Vancouver Island. What I didn’t realize at the time is the Provincial Government had seceretly given permission to logging giant Macmillan Bloedel to clearcut one of the largest intact watersheds left on the island, the Carmanah Valley. While learning some of the history about this area I was approached by a small local environmental group, the Western Canada Wilderness Committee, to take part in an [...]
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