Tuesday, June 23, 2009

23. June 09 - from Winter Cove via Montague to Arbutus Ridge


Aromatic bushes near Winter Cove


Canada Geese enjoying low tide in Winter Cove


Inviting spot at the shore of Winter Cove


Saltwater Marsh at the shore of Winter Cove on Saturna Island


Sharing the Road again.... a Ferry coming out of Active Pass on her way to Schwartz Bay on Vancouver Island


Anchored in Winter Cove, with a view towards Boat Passage and the Strait of Georgia beyond


Boat Passage between Winter Cove and the Strait of Georgia
Only for the brave at heart, rocks stick out frome either side into this narrow cut, and a thick kelp bed blocks most of the exit to the right.
Here the current is almost slack, however, when the current runs strongly, the passage looks like a challenge for white water rafting fans.

The wreck of the Robertson, which ran aground on Minx Reef at the entrance to Winter Cove during the Canada Day weekend in 2007

Northern beach in Montague Marine Park
Blueberries in the making


View towards Trincomali Channel from Montague Marine Park

A tiny tidal pool in a tree burl, exposed at low tide


Beach Wedding in Montague Marine Park

Summer Solstice and lowest tides of the year
Empty oyster shell with little snails in a tital pool
Purple starfish hanging on for dear life during low ebb
Purple starfish having a dry party

Marina Park Dock at low tide
Notice the steep incline of the gang way on the right.
Millennium Dragon is out there, seen behind the barnacle covered branches of a normally submerged tree.
Montague Harbour - more exposed shore line than I have ever seen


23. June - Motoring home - note the freshly polished dorade vents...

At the Home Dock

My "Welcome to my Garden"