Calendar of Events
What we have going on…
With the rain still falling we will be doing an inside event for January. We will be going to the Courtenay and District Museum and Palaeontology Centre which is sure to be a fun time. There is so much to see here from fossils to history of the Comox Valley and the island. There are two floors for you to explore and photograph. I did see several areas where you can also find the collections assignment opportunities. If you are familiar with Courtenay this is in the old Post Office.
If you would like to car pool please let me know and we can try and help you out.
Lunch will be at the Union Street Grill at noon
477- 5 st Courtenay (only a few blocks from the museum)
Following another member suggestion we are going to the new Demex Wharehouse. This is not the Demex store we went to previously but is on Price Road. You can see it from the Alberni Highway and if coming from Parksville it is just before the Coop gas station.
We have over 20,000 square feet and two floors to explore. The upstairs is set up with one main large area and several rooms off that area which are decorated in specific themes.
It should be a fun and very interesting
Lunch will be at the Bayside Bistro and Lounge at 12:00pm
240 Dogwood Street, Parksville BC
It is finally time – we are going outside to play. Using another suggestion from one of our members we are going to head to Naniamo and Maffeo Sutton Park
I have gone to check it out and there is something for everyone here.
Our Landscape people have the water and its views plus New Castle and Protection Island
Our macro enthusiasts there are flowers blooming and lots of spots for close up photography
For our texture assignment there are so many things here that you will find it hard to choose only three.
I think it will be a fun and exciting trip for all.
Lunch is right next door at Lighthouse Bistro and Pub.
50 Anchor Way
You can walk from the from our field trip or move your car over to the parkade next to them.
For our gluten free members they actually have a special menu just for you
No the location is not a typo. We are going on an adventure to see the many treasures that are on the property of Sheilds Industrial in the Comox Valley.
There is something for everyone here. They have a large property with treasures that have arrived throughout the years. It should a lot of fun
Here are some directions to our location
Using the inland highway-
Take exit 117 toward Courtenay/Comox (Courtenay Connector)
Pass the Lafarge plant on your left
Left at set of lights – Cumberland Road (don’t go straight or you go into Courtenay)
follow past an “S” curve
Left on Marsden Road
at stop sign Left onto Lake trail
next stop sign Left onto Comox Logging Road and they are on the left side
Lunch will be at the White Spot in Courtenay at noon
If you back track the instructions to get to Shields Industrial then follow down to Cliffe Ave
(T intersection)
Left past Canadian Tire and it is in the next mall- Driftwood – Shell on the corner)
2299 Cliff Ave
BUTTERTUBS MARSH-
Buttertubs Marsh is a bird and wildlife sanctuary.
There is a 2 km very easy loop around the marsh and a few observation decks and a tower perfect for photographing birds
The pathway is groomed so easy to walk on. Besides birds we may see spring flowers, shadows for our May assignment and so much more
We will be meeting at the entrance of Jingle Pot Road -1780 Jingle Pot Road
If you would like to or need to car pool please contact me
From Woodgrove Mall -Nanaimo, BC
Stay on Highway 19 S – 9.7 km
Turn left onto Jingle Pot Rd (signs for Jingle Pot Road/City Centre) – 750 m
Turn left to stay on Jingle Pot Rd – 95 m
Turn left – 43 m – Buttertubs Marsh Parking Lot
Lunch will be at Original Joes at noon
3280 N Island Highway
Moorecroft Pond in Nanoose is a great gem on the island. It was originally a United Church Camp but was purchased by the RDN in 2011. It is being kept very natural and you will see so much with the logs and rocks that have been washed for so long by the ocean creating fantastic designs. Lots of flowers, eagles, trees with very interesting fungus on them plus a pond full of bull rushes and trees. There will something here for every kind of photographer. Walking can be as easy or a little challenging, there are trails but you can explore out onto the rocks
Weather permitting we would like to have a picnic in one of the picnic areas in the park so pack a lunch and come and join us. We will meet at noon
There will be extra for those who forget
If the weather doesn’t cooperate we will be going to the Kicking Horse Pub
Nick Zoltay will be giving a presentation on Portrait Lighting.
The second half of the evening we will practicing the techniques.
Bring your cameras: tripods: a flash and transmitters if you have them
(disclaimer – the photo used is from the internet not me)
Top Bridge is complete with a suspension bridge, water view and the fantastic ragged rocks make for great photos. For those of you who like taking impromptu photo pics there may be swimmers giving you a wonderful opportunity
If you have any questions during the event see Barb Hooper
Directions;
Take the old highway (19A south) Do NOT turn to go to Nanaimo but go straight ahead onto Kaye RD. Turn right onto Chattle RD- go past the gun club… the road turns to gravel. Follow this road to the end. There is a large parking lot and the suspension bridge is right there.
Lunch will be at Boston Pizza in Parksville
430 East Island Highway- Parksville
This month is going to be so much fun. We are heading up island to Union Bay. There are several historic buildings including the oldest wooden post office and yes it will be open for us to go inside.
The old school and church plus the museum house next to the post office. We can also visit Sea Change art studio that has many very unique items inside and outside. There is a marina boat launch area across the street, antique trucks and so much more.
Lunch will be at the Highwayman Grill and Saloon in which is also another photo op as well as great food.
Mark your calendars today – you won’t want to miss it.
**meeting spot will be by the church
cover photo is a stock photo
Step back in time and join us as we walk through the rich history of the McLean Mill National Historic Site. The train is no longer running but there is still so much to see there. We will be walking through the historic village and heritage houses. Though not running we can still see the so much of the equipment that was used.
Lunch will be at 12:15 at the Alberni Golf Club 6449 Cherry Creek Road, Port Alberni, British Columbia, Canada V9Y 8T3 | 250-723-5422
Vegetarian options are available