Expedition Canada

Uphill - As Usual! Sun May 16th      A brief beach walk this morning as we were off to tackle the Triangle Lake Trail.  A 15 minute drive to the other side of Sechelt, the Halfmoon Bay area and we found the start.  Dogs to be leashed unfortunately, though as this trail was new to us and Jack likes to explore, probably not a bad thing. The trees in the foreground are 2/3s of the way up the lake The trail was forested from beginning to end with some steep, rocky and tree rooted sections.  It was amazingly quiet and we were first ones on the trail.  Jack soon found the first creek and was in.  Like most trails we have ventured along, it was well marked, with information boards at various places, describing the flora, not so much the fauna.  The lake opened out before us as we got to the top of the trail, though lake slightly overstates it.  The water was low and only about a quarter of the water was visible with quite a lot of vegetation in...

Property Search Begins Tues May 4th Robin - blackbird size! The realtor we have been working with had organised 4 viewings for Tuesday morning.  An interesting mix of real estate.   The first was a wooden clad house on three levels, surrounded by pine forest with a window through the trees looking across the Sechelt inlet. Several acres of land of which 5% is not mountainside forest!  Inside the dark wood floors, dark furniture and finishes made for a very dark and gloomy feel - 3/10 bah! The second property was on the inlet but closer to Sechelt.  A lovely house right on the waters edge, though neighbouring properties were quite close by.  Some work required on the lower floor that could be turned in to a dedicated suite. A possible but slightly above budget - 7/10 On the opposite side of the inlet, and facing due north, was the third.  Set higher up and with stunning views up the inlet.  Beautifully finished, but small garden and close to t...