Submitted to the Leduc / Wetaskiwin Pipestone Flyer
After many weeks of preparation and excitement for my cross country trip to Vancouver Island I was slightly dismayed to have my trip delayed due to snow fall. I spent my first night on the road camped next to the river in Valemont, BC. Despite having delayed the trip in hopes of warmer weather I still awoke to frost on the windshield and a chill in the air. But waking up to the beautiful view warmed my insides and my spirit in spite of the wintery morning.
From there I took the Coquihalla Highway, which is the shortest land connection between Edmonton and Vancouver. This highway can be as equally frightening as it is beautiful; with its many steep grades and occasional surprise wind gusts.
My next stop was Hell’s Gate. Hell’s Gate itself is located at the narrowest point in the Fraser River and is only 110 ft. wide (33 m). With twice the volume of Niagara Falls and an estimated 200 million gallons of water flowing through per minute, it is an awesome testament to the raw power of Mother Nature. My special thanks to Hell’s Gate AirTram manager Debbie and operator Esther for their hospitality and information.
I arose early the next day and made my way to the ferry at Horseshoe Bay. I had finally arrived on Vancouver Island; with its many blooming flowers and plentiful sunshine it was a happy change of scenery compared to the snow mere days before.
It was a good idea I had brought my GPS along, otherwise I might start to get homesick. The woman tells me where to go, how to get there and even tells me when I have arrived! It’s like I never left! (Good thing my wife has a good sense of humour. I hope.)
After many weeks of preparation and excitement for my cross country trip to Vancouver Island I was slightly dismayed to have my trip delayed due to snow fall. I spent my first night on the road camped next to the river in Valemont, BC. Despite having delayed the trip in hopes of warmer weather I still awoke to frost on the windshield and a chill in the air. But waking up to the beautiful view warmed my insides and my spirit in spite of the wintery morning.
From there I took the Coquihalla Highway, which is the shortest land connection between Edmonton and Vancouver. This highway can be as equally frightening as it is beautiful; with its many steep grades and occasional surprise wind gusts.
My next stop was Hell’s Gate. Hell’s Gate itself is located at the narrowest point in the Fraser River and is only 110 ft. wide (33 m). With twice the volume of Niagara Falls and an estimated 200 million gallons of water flowing through per minute, it is an awesome testament to the raw power of Mother Nature. My special thanks to Hell’s Gate AirTram manager Debbie and operator Esther for their hospitality and information.
I arose early the next day and made my way to the ferry at Horseshoe Bay. I had finally arrived on Vancouver Island; with its many blooming flowers and plentiful sunshine it was a happy change of scenery compared to the snow mere days before.
It was a good idea I had brought my GPS along, otherwise I might start to get homesick. The woman tells me where to go, how to get there and even tells me when I have arrived! It’s like I never left! (Good thing my wife has a good sense of humour. I hope.)
On my way to Tofino,
Gypsy Jack
Gypsy Jack
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