Vancouver Island - Juan De Fuca Trail

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Life on Vancouver Island is a dream.........was a dream. I don't live there anymore as of 2 months ago, and I already miss it. There is so much to explore in terms of waterfalls, hidden beaches, secret fishing holes, and tremendous beauty. One of these fine gems is the Juan de Fuca trail on the south western tip of the island. This 40 kilometre hike is less well known than its sister, the West Coast Trail, but still retains much of the grandeur. Old growth forest, waterfalls, isolated beaches, wildlife, and much more.

This picture comes from Bear Beach, near the southern end of the hike. By far this is one of my favourite spots to stop for a night. But do take heed to the name of the beach, many bears do frequent this trail. So be very bear aware.

This photo was taken with a Nikon D300, and my Tokina 11-16mm lens set to 11mm. F-stop was around 18, and I blended 3 exposures manually with masks via photoshop.

If you are interested in prints, do let me know. We have a sale on canvas prints for $175. This is definitely one of my personal favourites!