Our Wild North

After visiting Vancouver Island for the weekend, we got the ferry back to Vancouver to pick up our RV. We managed to get a relocation deal for five nights which turned out way cheaper than just renting it normally.


The first night we stayed in Nairn Falls Provincial Park, without any electric or water hookups. Rather than being given a specific pitch we got to choose our own, and because it was pretty big and empty we weren't really near anybody else.

Nairn Falls Provincial Park Waterfall, Pemberton

In the morning we took a walk to the waterfall.

Duffey Lake

On the second night we stayed at an RV park beside a lake. I went for a little walk around hoping to see some wildlife, and in the bushes I was greeted by a black and yellow snake. Despite my previous encounters with snakes, I still almost jumped on top of Andrew. We didn't have any internet at the time, but from having a look now I think it was a common garter snake. Reading up on them, if you try and catch them apparently they release a mix of musk and poo, so I'm pretty glad I didn't get too close. They also usually have 10 - 15 babies per litter, but have been known to have as many as 80. How is that even possible?! The wonders of nature.

Dutch Lake RV Park, Clearwater
In the morning we went for a little swim in the lake, which had turtles in. And probably some more snakes.