Miracle Beach 2022

We camped for three nights at Miracle Beach Provincial Park on Vancouver Island during our recent vacation. We have camped there before in 2019, and in 2012 We saw many stars at night. The campground is very popular booking is recommended. The Saratoga Speedway is close to the park, so I suggest one camp the furthest away from the road.

   

We found the campground excellent, with friendly and helpful staff, clean washrooms, hot showers, etc. There was a fire ban, due to the drought and forest fires.

"Miracle Beach Provincial Park is a popular oceanside family campground with a popular day-use and beach, conveniently located 22 km north of Courtenay and 22 km south of Campbell River off Hwy 19a." - Explore B.C Parks 

 

"Miracle Beach Provincial Park: A cherished family campground located next to a stunning stretch of ocean shoreline! Visitors will love exploring and beach combing year-round at this popular provincial park." - Explore B.C Parks 

The walk to the beach.

"The park has 2 km of trails that start at the campground and day-use parking lots and weave through second-growth and old-growth forest. Most of the trails begin at the north beach parking lot, including a designated dog-walking trail." - Explore B.C Parks 

"The day-use area is located on a beautiful stretch of ocean; at low tide, a fantastic sandy beach is great for beach combing. Activities at this destination family campground include sunbathing, swimming, sandcastle building, and exploring the many tide pools along the shoreline. At low tide, visitors will see a variety of marine invertebrates including purple shore crabs, clams, mussels, starfish, sand dollars and kelp isopods." - Explore B.C Parks 

 

“The tide along this stretch of the shoreline goes out for over a quarter of a mile, creating a hard-packed oceanfront playground perfect for children. The gently sloping beach continues for well over a mile into the calm waters of the Strait of Georgia, creating warm, shallow and safe swimming conditions, free from powerboat traffic, deep water or strong currents.” – Vancouver Island

Erik got a lot of attention.

While we were there we visited Campbell River, which we have visited before in 2019 as well as in 2015 and 2008

Miracle Beach Provincial Park is located 22 km north of Courtenay and 22 km south of Campbell River off Hwy 19a.

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Saltery Bay Provincial Park.

We camped for three wonderful days at Saltery Bay Provincial Park,  on the Sunshine coast of British Columbia, Canada during our 2022 Vacation The campground was quiet, clean, and dog-friendly. The camp host was also friendly. 

The campground is conveniently located close to the Ferry terminal, camp the furthest away from the road for traffic noise. Saltery Bay is about a 29-minute drive to Powel River for all your shopping needs. 

 We camped next to the short trail that leads to the beach called Mermaid cove, which lives up to its name and deserves its own post. Coming Soon. We have camped at Saltery Bay before, you can see the post here.

   

 "Saltery Bay Provincial Park was established in 1962 to provide ocean access on the Sunshine Coast of Georgia Strait. The park is divided into two separate sites: the campground and the day-use area. The day-use area with its rocky beaches is a popular swimming and picnic site. Lush forests with large, old trees create a quiet setting for the campground at Mermaid Cove. At low tide, the rocky shoreline often has tidal pools with starfish, sea urchins, small fish and crabs. Scuba diving provides a close-up look at the abundant marine life and a 3-metre bronze mermaid statue." - B.C. Parks "Saltery Bay Provincial Park is a great place for visitors to stop if they have a couple hours to spare before catching the ferry, but also boasts a campground and swimming beach if you would like to extend your stay. This is also one of the best diving spots in the region – divers who set off from Mermaid Cove in the park can find a 3 metre bronze statue of a mermaid in the depths."- Sushinecoast Canada

Colourful neighbour,

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Robert's Creek Campground.

After leaving the Queen of Surrey Ferry, we stayed for a a week at Robert's Creek Provincial Campground on the Sunshine coast of  British Columbia, Canada. We have been to this part of the Sunshine coast before and stayed at Porpoise Bay Provincial Park. This was our first time camping at Robert's Creek Provincial Park.

It is well kept by friendly staff and surrounded by forest. One can hear a lttle traffic noise, so I suggest one camp the furthest away from the road. 

There is a hiking trail to the beach, but we found it easier to park at the Day use area.

"This small beach has an excellent swimming area, as well as a scenic picnic area. The large natural rock formations are an added attraction to this pleasant park. Located at the junction of Flume Road and Beach Avenue." - Swim Guide

"The camping area is located in forest of large cedars, Douglas fir and Hemlock trees.

At low tide the cobblestone ocean beach at the picnic area is a good viewing area for sea stars, mussels and oysters or for watching whales, seals and ducks (in winter) offshore."- B.C Parks 

"At the Roberts Creek campground, you can relax under the towering, moss-clad conifers which characterize British Columbia's temperate coastal rainforests. Heavy and consistent rains water a thick understory of ferns, flowers and fruit-bearing bushes (such as timbleberry, blackberry and salmonberry). Look for deer and bears, or for the summer calling of Pacific chorus frogs." - Outdoorsy

There were fire-bans and water restrictions due to the drought.
There are pit toilets,  Cold water taps and a Sani-Station/Dump. 

Robert's Creek has a general store which sells Cold beer and wine as well.  there are alos shops,resturants, etc. as well.  We bought great chips at Sharkeys Fishlocker.

The community of Sechelt is about 10 kilometres from Robert's Creek and has shops, restaurants, a visitor center,  hiking, beaches, etc. 

More coming soon. 

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Shuswap Lake P.P.-2019

 

After we left Hazelmere, we camped for one night at Shuswap Lake Provincial Park in B.C. , Canada. We have camped there before, you can see the post here. Our site number was 51. The park is child and pet friendly.  Besides privacy, the camp has hot showers, fire-pits, toilets, water, recycling, garbage cans and a Sani-dump.



There are great shops quite close to the park. Although we didn’t book ahead, I would suggest reserving over a weekend and in season as it is very popular.

 

"The park is situated on the old delta of Scotch Creek, has one kilometre of sandy, pebble beach, and includes the whole of Copper Island. The park also offers a large grassy play area, an adventure playground, a large boat launch, and a self-guiding nature trail." - B.C. Parks 

A dog beach! 

"While the day-use area and beach are off-limits to dogs and other domestic animals, a stretch of beach is available adjacent to the boat launch where visitors may swim with their dogs." - B.C. Parks 

“Shuswap Lake is a lake located in south-central British Columbia, Canada that drains via the Little River into Little Shuswap Lake. Little Shuswap Lake is the source of the South Thompson River, a branch of the Thompson River, a tributary of the Fraser River. It is at the heart of a region known as the Shuswap Country or “the Shuswap”, noted for its recreational lakeshore communities including the city of Salmon Arm. The name “Shuswap” is derived from the Shuswap or Secwepemc First Nations people, the most northern of the Interior Salish peoples, whose territory includes the Shuswap.” – Wikipedia

"The area is named after the Shuswap Secwepemc First Nations people, the most northern of the Salishan speaking people. This group was the first to inhabit the region, as evidenced by kekulis (semi-underground pit houses), which have been found at Scotch Creek and nearby Herald Provincial Park. Pictographs or rock paintings have also been discovered around Shuswap Lake. During the nineteenth and early twentieth century, European explorers, fur traders and surveyors came to the area. Then in the late 1800s, gold was discovered, and the population in the area soared. Today, little remains of these historic tales." - British Columbia

What can be better than a dog with a stick in the water?

A dog with a stick swimming in the water.

Cool clean water.

KIDS DON’T FLOAT – BUT PFDs DO!

"RCMSAR 106 (Shuswap) have installed kiosks which have loaner PFDs (Personal Flotation Devices) for children to use while boating or swimming. There are 14 kiosks located at boat launches and beaches around Shuswap, Mara and Little Shuswap Lakes. The kiosks have had the financial support of a variety of community sponsors. See the map and legend below for specific locations."

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Elk Falls Provincial Park.-2019

 “I just want to live in a world of mountains, coffee, campfires, cabins, and golden trees, and run around with a camera and notebook, learning the inner workings of everything real.” –Victoria Erickson

 

After we left Miracle Beach, we camped for 4 nights at Elk Falls Provincial Park near Campbell River on Vancouver Island, British Columbia, Canada.

We have camped there before, you can see the post here. Our site number was 105. We had cool weather and some rain.

Apparently there was a cougar in the area.

 

 We had a large site, surrounded by trees, there are many birds, we found it quite, fire wood is for sale and the staff is friendly. We heard some helicopter traffic.

 

"A thundering waterfall and some of the finest year-round salmon fishing in Canada are just two of the reasons Elk Falls is one of the most popular provincial parks on Vancouver Island. Add to that the extensive network of forest trails, the nearby Quinsam salmon hatchery and, in the fall, the sight of spawning salmon in the Quinsam and Campbell Rivers, and it’s easy to see why this provincial park is considered one of the best campground accommodations in the “Salmon Capital of the World.”- Elk Falls Provincial Park

Erik on he's chair, wandering what we are doing.

Tokeloshe in the woods. 

On our previous visit, which you can see here, hubby took photos of me, which turned out great for my  Blog Avatar. 

Hubby turned an old cowboy hat into a witches hat for me. I am wearing a skeleton bracelet and skeleton necklace around the hat.

We visited Campbell River, went for a hike at  Elk Falls Suspension Bridge 

and we did The Lost Lake Trail in the Snowden Demonstration Forest

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Elk Falls Provincial Park- 2015

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