Scenic drive.

While staying at Robert's Creek campground on the Sunshine coast of British Columbia, Canada during our 2022 Vacation, we went on a scenic drive. We found the GPS very valuable to find places on the map and brochures that we got at the information centres.

 

Watch out for Deer.

Sargeant Bay, unfortunately, no dogs are allowed.

We took a short hike at Francis Point Provincial Park, we didn't complete the hike due to time restrictions and my knee that was giving trouble. Maybe next time ;-)

 

  

"Francis Point Provincial Park is located along the Sunshine Coast and offers amazing ocean views. The route is a nice short trail that is easy to follow and goes along the rock face next to the water. A great family-friendly option. You can access the trailhead off of Francis Peninsula Road that branches off of Highway 101." - All trails

It was nice and cool among the trees.

 

Erik posing.

Tok with camera in hand.

 

  

It was a lovely sunny day, so the view was amazing.

Roots,

 

   

We also drove to Skookumchuck Narrows, but we didn't do the hike due to time restrictions, my bad knee and we have done it twice before. You can see the posts here and here

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The Road Home.

Three Valley Lake Chateau.

"Nestled between the clear waters of Three Valley Lake and sheer cliffs of the Monashee Mountains, Three Valley Lake Chateau is an extraordinary Revelstoke resort destination." - 

Three Valley Lake Chateau.

 

Snow shed on the Trans-Canada Highway.

“Snow sheds are designed to withstand the incredible forces involved with vast amounts of sliding snow, however they’re not meant to stop it. Instead, the sheds deflect the snow, allowing it to pass over top while traffic continues to flow underneath.” – Avalanche Safety – Shedding Light on the Snow Shed

“Travelling through Rogers Pass requires you to go through five long tunnels, which add a measure of protection from avalanches, although they can be a bit unnerving the first time. The lofty sensation of crossing Rogers Pass is one of the rewards for travelling here.” – Rogers Pass

After we left Shuswap Lake  we headed home.

Glacier 

The Trans-Canada Highway 

Driving inside the Snow shed.

One can see the next tunnel ahead.

Our reflection.

Roadworks.

Park Bridge (Kicking Horse Canyon) "This bridge makes it possible to cross the Kicking Horse Pass, at an altitude of about 1600 m, between Golden, British Columbia and Lake Louise, Alberta." - Canam Bridges

“The section of Trans-Canada Highway that runs from Kamloops, B.C. to the Alberta border is an engineering marvel that winds its way around impressive mountains, across rivers and through many small communities, connecting British Columbia to the rest of the country.” – Expanding the Trans-Canada Highway

Field, British Columbia, Canada

How the Spiral Tunnels work. "An eastbound train leaving Field climbs a moderate hill, goes through two short, straight tunnels on Mt. Stephen, under the Trans-Canada Highway, across the Kicking Horse River and into the Lower Spiral Tunnel in Mt. Ogden. It spirals to the left up inside the mountain for 891 metres (0.6 miles) and emerges 15 metres (50 feet) higher. The train then crosses back over the Kicking Horse River, under the highway a second time and into the 991 metre (0.6 mile) tunnel in Cathedral Mountain. The train spirals to the right, emerging 17 metres (56 feet) higher and continues to the top of Kicking Horse Pass."- Parks Canada

"The Canadian Rockies mountain range spans the provinces of British Columbia and Alberta. With jagged, ice-capped peaks, including towering Mt. Robson, it's a region of alpine lakes, diverse wildlife and outdoor recreation sites. Yoho National Park is home to the massive Takakkaw Falls. Other national parks are Jasper, with the famously accessible Athabasca Glacier, and Banff, site of glacier-fed Lake Louise."- Scenic Car Tours

Although we had an Epic Adventure, it was good to be home in Alberta again.

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Coastal Renaissance.

“The traveler sees what he sees. 

The tourist sees what he has come to see.” ― G.K. Chesterton

 

We left Elk Falls Provincial Park on Sunday to take the ferry from  Duke Point, Nanaimo to  Tsawwassen near Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada.

 

Although we arrived early, the ferry was fully booked for passenger vehicles, two hours before departure. Fortunately the oversize (RV and truck) hold had some space. Lesson learn't, do not travel by a ferry on a Sunday if you can help it.

 

Our Dutchman behind an A Class Motor-home.

Getting on board deck 2

"MS Coastal Celebration ferry's decks are named as follows: Deck 7 ("Sun"), decks 5-6 ("Passenger"), Deck 4 ("Vehicle"), Deck 3 ("Platform"), Deck 2 ("Vehicle / Bus"). The ship has no staterooms (passenger cabins)."- Cruise mapper.

M/V Coastal Renaissance is one of BC Ferries' newest vessels to ply the waters between Vancouver and Vancouver Island.  -B.C. Ferries

Inside the Ferry's closed vehicle deck.  Erik was calmer that the first time, but hubby checked up on him a few times. The ferry has pet friendly areas and kennels on (passenger vehicle) level 4.

Follow the Starfish signs at the stairs to find your vehicle.

 

We have done this route before, but it was our first time on the M/V Coastal Renaissance. You can see the post here.

Built:	2007, Germany
Overall Length:	160 metres (525')
Maximum Displacement:	10,034 tonnes
Car Capacity:	310*
Passenger & Crew Capacity:	1,604
Maximum Speed:	23 knots
Horsepower:	21,444
Amenities:	Coastal Cafe, Coast Cafe Express, Sitka Coffee Place, Seawest Lounge, Passages Gift Shop, Kids Zone, Video Zone, Pet Area, work/study stations, elevators, accessible washrooms
Route:	Departure Bay-Horseshoe Bay Vancouver (Tsawwassen) - Victoria

We had a lovely Chicken Pot Pie and a Cesar salad from The White Spot restaurant on board.

Lighthouse on an island taken through Ferry's window.

We knew we wanted to camp at Hazelmere RV Park for the night, so I had programmed the GPS at Duke Point, but when we got off the ferry the GPS had difficulty acquiring a signal, fortunately as we had been there before, hubby kept he's head and traveled through traffic, until the GPS started working again. Don't rely on your GPS alone, but always have maps close at hand.

 

That night we camped at Hazelmere RV Park in Surrey, B.C. Canada. They have a pool, hot tub, laundry, hot showers, an off leash area, etc. Hazelmere is quite close to the U.S.A. border, the city of Whiterock, Vancouver, the ferry terminal to Vancouver Island, etc. We have camped before, you can see the post here.

Campsite number 128 at the creek.

Coming Soon:

Shuswap Lake

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