One of my favourite spots to see these islands from a distance is at Lighthouse Park in Point Roberts, Washington. It's only about a 10-15 minutes drive from my home south of Vancouver, British Columbia. If you look at the above map, find "Tsawwassen" and below that is a dotted line. That's the border to the USA, and the park is just south the there. It's never crowded, but it is clean with full facilities, a rocky beach, and inspiring views of both the Gulf Islands and the mountains north of the city of Vancouver. It's fun to take the dog swimming here because the water is impeccably clean and calm; it's restful to sit on a log and watch the boats - ferries taking people to the islands, speed boats, fishing boats, and sailboats. You can take a stroll along the gravel trail or a drive around the point for varying perspectives of the view.
I have put together just a few photos I've taken over the past few years of some of the views from this idyllic location. But before you take a look, don't forget to give thanks to the indomitable Denise Nesbitt, the creator of ABC Wednesday, to Roger, our illustrious administrator, and to each member of the team who visits everyone that contributes in order to give illuminating comments.
22 comments:
Hmm. I knew Vancouver Island, and it stands to reason there'd be others, but I never particularly noticed before.
ROG, ABC Wednesday
We had such a wonderful time on Vancouver Island.
It never occurred to me that people who already live in one of the nicest part of the country, would need an even nicer place to get away to in the summer!
Beautiful, inspiring, and some day I hope to visit!
Fantastic views of these beautiful islands.
What gorgeous country.
I really need to visit those islands. Think I would wear my camera out shooting one Incredible scene after another.
How incredibly beautiful, Leslie!
Have a blessed week!
Wil, ABCW Team
you live in a beautiful corner of the world.
Ewok's ABC WEDNESDAY
Magnificent photos Leslie, and great use of the I words. Take care...
This is my all-time favorite of your Smile boxes, great list of words, photos and music!
My favorite island is Ambergris Caye in Belize. It is known as La Isla Bonita. There is a Madonna song about it. An Arkie's Musings
Summer and islands is a perfect combination. How nice to hop on a ferry and visit them.
Think of be being very nice to visit those places, wonderful photos!
I appreciate learning something new (to me) today: fromagerie. Now that's a place I'd love to go to.
You do these posts INTELLIGENTLY!
Beautiful as always!
Those pictures are beautiful! And what a gracious comment at the end of your blog!
An island is a nice place to unwind
Regards
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An Insight Inside Dudhwa National Park
The views of the island are breathtaking.
Ann
My son just got back from Vancouver a nd Vancouver Island. They had a wonderful and brought back some great photos too.
Great post on islands.
This is truly a splendid collection of photographs. Thank you for sharing them and helping me start my day so peacefully. Blessings!
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