Garibaldi Provincial Park

My first hike this summer with the Meetup hiking group was up in Garibaldi Lake. This hike has been on my bucket list for a while and it did not disappoint. On a sunny Wednesday, we hiked up to Taylor Meadows and then continued on to Garibaldi Lake, a total of about 20km roundtrip.
The scenery is just spectacular and I hope to go back next summer, spend a couple of nights up there and explore Panorama Ridge and the Black Tusk.

Taylor Meadows

Garibaldi Lake

Garibaldi Lake

Catching the Black Tusk

Galiano Island

Galiano Island is one of the Southern Gulf Islands between Vancouver and Vancouver Island. We rented a cabin for a long weekend in the middle of nowhere and explored the beautiful nature on the island. The mainly undeveloped island with its unique shoreline with artistically sculpture sandstone formations, tidal pools, sandy beaches and wildflowers make it a wonderful place to explore. Mount Galiano offers spectacular views of the surrounding islands as well as Active Pass, the narrowest passage for BC Ferries. Galiano Island is a perfect place to recharge your batteries.

View of Active Pass from Mount Galiano 

Dionisio Point Provincial Park

Dionisio Point Provincial Park

Purple starfish at low tide

Wild flowers

Retreat Cove

Tidal pools