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| A Woman's Directory For Travel and Life. WAVE Journey is your one stop online resource for women oriented businesses and services around the world. Sunshine Coast; An Eco Adventure, Whatever the Weather ~ continued Article by Jane Cassie, photos by Brent Cassie Continued on next page. |
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We could paddle to the untarnished jewel of Jedediah Island where hiking trails weave through
old-growth Douglas Fir or cruise to the distant Chatterbox Falls that tumbles from a forty-five
meter precipice. But there’s no need to stray that far. The surrounding region not only offers
unspoiled beauty but brims over with natural wonders.
old-growth Douglas Fir or cruise to the distant Chatterbox Falls that tumbles from a forty-five
meter precipice. But there’s no need to stray that far. The surrounding region not only offers
unspoiled beauty but brims over with natural wonders.
With Andy at the helm, we cruise out of the harbor,
passing classy hilltop homes and the hiker’s hangout of
Mount Daniel. We check out the craggy Indian Islands
where eagles, herons and teary-eyed seals provide
non-stop entertainment and sidle up to Fearney Bluffs,
a 120 meter (400 ft) deep grotto that thrives with sea
life. Pictographs etched on granite rock faces depict an
ancient story and Agamemnon Channel frames the
omnipresent snow tipped peaks. Our final stop is
Robert’s Beach on Nelson Island where remnants of an
passing classy hilltop homes and the hiker’s hangout of
Mount Daniel. We check out the craggy Indian Islands
where eagles, herons and teary-eyed seals provide
non-stop entertainment and sidle up to Fearney Bluffs,
a 120 meter (400 ft) deep grotto that thrives with sea
life. Pictographs etched on granite rock faces depict an
ancient story and Agamemnon Channel frames the
omnipresent snow tipped peaks. Our final stop is
Robert’s Beach on Nelson Island where remnants of an
We both love the great outdoors and though the Sunshine Coast is dotted with places to pitch a
tent, when it comes to doing the ‘camp thing’ my husband and I don’t quite jive. He’d be quite
content to cuddle in a mummy bag of eiderdown, but my spine goes into spasm after sleeping
on a mattress of earthy rough stuff. Thanks to our posh eco-style accommodations along the
way, more on my wish list is granted.
tent, when it comes to doing the ‘camp thing’ my husband and I don’t quite jive. He’d be quite
content to cuddle in a mummy bag of eiderdown, but my spine goes into spasm after sleeping
on a mattress of earthy rough stuff. Thanks to our posh eco-style accommodations along the
way, more on my wish list is granted.
Even though it’s just minutes from the grid, Sakinaw
Lake Lodge feels blissfully removed from civilization.
We’re whisked away by an African Queen-like pontoon
boat to the far side of the lake where it snuggles into
the forested hillside. Two of the guest sanctuaries
cantilever over lapping waves. The main cozy cottage
that sleeps three, boasts an all-equipped kitchen and
the penthouse tent house depicts glamping to a tee.
Chiropractic queen beds, crisp Egyptian cotton duvets,
comfy Fretted bathrobes –this is my kind of camping!
Lake Lodge feels blissfully removed from civilization.
We’re whisked away by an African Queen-like pontoon
boat to the far side of the lake where it snuggles into
the forested hillside. Two of the guest sanctuaries
cantilever over lapping waves. The main cozy cottage
that sleeps three, boasts an all-equipped kitchen and
the penthouse tent house depicts glamping to a tee.
Chiropractic queen beds, crisp Egyptian cotton duvets,
comfy Fretted bathrobes –this is my kind of camping!
The property is a labor of love for Garrett and Liza
Gabriel, and Garrett’s mother, Donna. “We each have
our preferences and talents,” Liza shares. “Donna has
the green gardener’s thumb, Garret is the wine guy
and I do most of the cooking.”
Bountiful breakfasts are included with each night’s
stay and though a communal barbecue, fridge and
cooking facilities are available for other meals, guests
often opt for the delicious delights ala Liza. It’s hard to
Gabriel, and Garrett’s mother, Donna. “We each have
our preferences and talents,” Liza shares. “Donna has
the green gardener’s thumb, Garret is the wine guy
and I do most of the cooking.”
Bountiful breakfasts are included with each night’s
stay and though a communal barbecue, fridge and
cooking facilities are available for other meals, guests
often opt for the delicious delights ala Liza. It’s hard to
old log cabin still stand. Embracing the setting is crescent-shaped shoreline that’s strewn with
storm-tossed driftwood. As well as a hot spot to explore it’s a perfect place to reflect and relax.
And like the rest of this two hour tour, leaves us with a sense of awe.
storm-tossed driftwood. As well as a hot spot to explore it’s a perfect place to reflect and relax.
And like the rest of this two hour tour, leaves us with a sense of awe.
turn down her miso-glazed halibut, wasabi mashed potatoes and roasted asparagus,
especially when paired with Garret’s recommended vino. Yes, it sure beats baked beans around
the campfire!
especially when paired with Garret’s recommended vino. Yes, it sure beats baked beans around
the campfire!
And this hideaway also offers lots of ways to help burn off those unwanted calories. Balance
on a wakeboard, skim the lake on a boat cruise, trek the trails that lace its seven wooded
acres –or feel free to follow our lead. Just sit back and relax in the shadow of Hallowell
Mountain and enjoy this slice of serenity.
on a wakeboard, skim the lake on a boat cruise, trek the trails that lace its seven wooded
acres –or feel free to follow our lead. Just sit back and relax in the shadow of Hallowell
Mountain and enjoy this slice of serenity.
In addition to seclusion, our next eco retreat, literally offers a taste of Desolation.
Jervis Inlet bisects the upper and lower sections of the Sunshine Coast and BC Ferries bridges