Category: Cities & Areas
Cities, Suburbs and general areas around BC
Kamloops Sunset
Beautiful Kamloops sunset in November
Deavick Lake covered in Snow
Small man made lake not far from Sun Peaks ski hill
Spoony Lake
Tiny waterway leading to this small lake.
Badger Lake
Some really nice scenery and great fishing (usually) to be had at this lake. About an hour outside of Kamloops this is an accessible fishing destination. There is a dirt boat launch and a small, forestry campsite which now requires a nightly camping fee.
Jinkerson Park, Chilliwack
Jinkerson Park on Promontory, Chilliwack
Bridal Veil Falls
Bridal Falls just outside of Chilliwack along Hwy#1
Colorful Skies over Chiliwack
Multicolor sky taken off Luckacuk Rd.
Looking North
Taken from Nixon Rd in Chilliwack, looking North over Sumas Prairie East. In the foreground is The Falls housing development.
Looking North West
Another shot taken from Nixon Rd looking NW over top Sumas Prairie and Little Mountain (Chilliwack) on the left.
Chilliwack Central Elementary
Chwk Elementary School, one of the original schools in the district was built in 1929 and is still in use today.
Chilliwack / Vedder River
Just below Slesse Creek, a nice flat peice of water. Approx 100 meters below Slesse Creek. A favorite spot of my later father…a spot he used to refer to as “The Abutment” Looking upstream. About 400 meters from Slesse Creek. Looking downstream. About 400 meters from Slesse Creek.
Snowy Rows
Looking down a field on a snowy day between Abbotsford and Chilliwack.
New Port Mann Bridge
New Port Mann bridge is nearing completion, or rather it is 50% done at this point (Sept 2012)
Squamish View
Looking down the Squamish Valley
Camp River Rd
A great road from start to finish, this drive will show you the slower, meandering side of Chilliwack.
Jesperson Channel
Looking from the boat launch at jesperson Rd towards the Fraser River. The water gets about 12′ higher than it is now. This is roughly as low as the Fraser River will get. Jesperson Channel from the sand bar. Fraser river channel at the end of Jesperson Rd. End of Jesperson Rd in Chilliwack, and […]
Country Drive
Another nice drive, backstreets outside of Chilliwack. Near the Fraser River.
Hicks Lake Far End
Beach area at the far end of Hicks Lake. Short detour from the Hicks Lake trail.
Hicks Lake Woods
Very wooded area around the Hicks Lake trail.
Hicks Lake Footbridge
Lots of neat little bridges along the Hicks Lake trail.
Mushroom Tree – Hicks lake
Old log with fungus that resemble seashells. Hicks Lake trail.
The Edge – Hicks lake
Rock face right against the Hicks Lake trail
Spooky Old Stump – Hicks Lake
Spooky twin stump, Hicks Lake trail.
Across the Trail – Hicks lake
Big old tree across the trail.
Hicks Lake Trail
Hicks Lake trail. Nicely wooded.
Hicks Lake Boating
Hicks Lake from the far end
Little Waterfall – Hicks Lake
Nice little waterfall close up, Hicks Lake trail
Creek Bed – Hicks Lake
Creek bed crossing the Hicks Lake trail
Mossy Creek – Hicks Lake
Small creek on the Hicks Lake trail.
Hicks Lake
Hicks Lake Trail.
Harrison Lake
Shot from the Eastern shore not far from Harrison Hot Springs. Beautiful green water!
Bowen Island Beer
Wonderful background, and an even better subject! Small plug for the guys that make this beer here in BC.
Deavick Lake Pier
A small lake not far out of Kamloops
Storm Brewing
There’s a storm coming to Chilliwack!
Over looking Hwy5 outside of Kamloops
Took the quads up for a rainy afternoon but still seen some nice panaramas!
Trees
A small babbling stream not far from the Chilliwack/Vedder River. There are some pretty spectacular trees to see!
Stream
A small babbling stream not far from the Chilliwack/Vedder River
Treed Pathway
Wonderful footpath following a really pretty stream
Flat Water
A small babbling stream not far from the Chilliwack/Vedder River
Peaceful Stream
A small babbling stream not far from the Chilliwack/Vedder River
Rocky Path
A small babbling stream not far from the Chilliwack/Vedder River. Parts of the footpath are narrow and a bit rocky. Makes for a nice little stroll!
Stream
A small babbling stream not far from the Chilliwack/Vedder River
Abbotsford Sunset
Thanx to Nichelle M
Westbank Trees
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Snowy sky
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Okanagan lake
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Coquihalla
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Coquihalla sky
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Chilliwack and Mountains
Taken looking East from atop Chilliwack Mountain
Mount Baker
Mount Baker in Washington, taken from Abbotsford Thanx to Nichelle M
Trans Canada Highway
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Cultus Lake Wharf
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Cultus Lake Mountains
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Cultus sunshine
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Snow on the Coquihalla
When the snow comes, it really comes! By far not the worst but a hairy drive coming out of Hope.
Knouff Lake Rd
Heading back down the road, this shot is close to Heffley Louis Creek Rd.
Heffley Louis Creek Rd.
Coming down the valley
Knouff Lake Rd Junction
Almost at the junction of Knouff Lake and Heffley Creek Rd
Ice Fishing Knouff Lake
Mid lake in late January. Was 7c above that day and 20" of ice. Looking towards Knouff Lake Lodge
Knouff Lake Covered in Snow
Looking South down the lake late January
Osoyoos Lake
Looking down on the lake from Hwy 3
Osoyoos Lake Sunset
Sunset over the lake, taken from Haynes Point campground
Osoyoos Lake from Hotel
Taken from the balcony of a hotel (Holiday Inn) on Osoyoos lake
Osoyoos boats
View from a balcony looking North
Osoyoos lake sunshine
That was a hot day!
Osoyoos Fireworks
Canada Day fireworks display!
Osoyoos Main Beach Park
Grassy area of the main beach picnic area
Cold Clouds
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Cold Clouds 2
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Pink and Blue Skies
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In the Distance
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Backdrop
Beautifully crafted picture…would make an excellent website header background! Thanx to Nichelle M
Treed Horizon
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Contrast
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Coquihalla Hwy
If ever in the area, these mountains are a whole lot taller than one could imagine. The snow cps their peaks for most of the year. Only in August does most of the snow disappear for a few weeks. Mountains everywhere along the Coquihalla Hwy A late photo taken while driving (as a passenger) on […]
Cultus Lake Clouds
Looking West from the South side of the lake. Beautiful country!
Cultus Lake Houses
From across Entrance Bay, main beach area to houses on the North side.
Cultus Lake Beach Tree
Main beach area and swimming docks. Not to mention “The Tree” 🙂
Cultus Lake Trees
Large evergreens behind Main Beach area.
Cultus Lake Creek
Small creek running under main road.
New Years Morning – Cultus Lake
Cultus Lake on New Years Day Thanx to Nichelle M.
Cultus Lake looking NE
Shot from about mid lake
Wet roads and mossy trees – Cultus Lake
Cultus Lake road. Lots of moss in this park from the very dense foliage
Cultus Lake, looking towards Lindell Beach
Looking West towards Lindell Beach
Cultus Lake park entrance signage
Quack! Lots of ducks, lots of geese and lots of birds in general here.
Beautiful Osoyoos Sky
Orange and white and blue oh my! Downtown Osoyoos
Osoyoos Lake 2
Looking towards Oliver (North)
Willow Tree by Osoyoos Lake
There are these willow trees, right at the waters edge, all around the lake. Makes for really nice personal shade.
Osoyoos Lake
Shot from Nkmip resort in the ‘other side’ of the lake
The Road In
Last bit of dirt road before the Chilliwack Lake Prov Campsite
Harrison Lake
Taken from Harrison West logging road
Creek flowing into Chilliwack lake
Look through the trees… wish I had gotten closer!
Bridge over Chilliwack River
Footbridge at the northwest end of Chilliwack Lake.
Chilliwack lake shoreline
Trees for miles!
Chilliwack lake on a cloudy day
Chilliwack lake looking from the parking lot/beach end.
Tall tall trees
Big Evergreen
THAT was a tall tree!
Old Road
Old part of Chilliwack, far Eastern end of town.
Country Road
Eastern end of Chilliwack Central Road