Much love." All the little stresses of life are behind us, and we are enjoying the peace & harmony of this magical place & of the surrounding mountains and forests, the wandering deers, and of course the ever changing light of the secret Garden. Anda & Lili, Vancouver, BC. Our first time on Salt Spring and how lucky we are to have stayed here. A great loop that features forest, rocks and a fabulous section along Baker Beach -a great way to take in [], Walk through Douglas Fir, Western Red Cedar, Maples and Arbutus. Iggy Garcia LIVE Episode 163 3D5D or R2D2?!? Dancing Light has been a lovely spot for Bryan to stay by himself, for welcoming his lovely sister and old friends, and for the two of us to stay together. Use tab to navigate through the menu items. Alamy and its logo are trademarks of Alamy Ltd. and are registered in certain countries. That said, a fewSaltspring hills, particularly up just south of Ganges (km 61) and up Stewart Hill (km66) are sharp, tough climbs. Kiddie scoop: I was born in Lima Peru and raised in Columbus, Ohio yes, Im a Buckeye fan (O-H!) Note also theother Saltspring ferry terminal at Long Harbour. Climb atop, []. /Length 209333 Salt Spring Island: www.saltspringtourism.com "Thank you Henri and Tangachee for the wondrous vision and beautiful creation that is Dancing Light Cottage. Stroll down an enchanted trail that meets up with the Ruckle Park trail network near Yeo Point. Unless you're planning a ride, you'll likely want to skip this section, or risk getting put to sleep. stream |g8/(h((t0qJ2 Ruckle Provincial Park is the largest Park in the Gulf Islands and has a fascinating farm history. Im an entrepreneur, writer, radio host and an optimist dedicated to helping others to find their passion on their path in life. "Dear Henri and Tangachee, Thank you for your gracious hospitality and for sharing your magical & sacred spaces. A mixture of forest, field and shore habitats makes it one of the most productive wildlife viewing areas on Saltspring Island. Thank you so much for sharing your piece of heaven. I cant wait to come back. Check this outfor more info on getting to South Island ferry terminals, This page gives details on the Lochside Regional trail (and other trail connections, like the Galloping Goose) to get cyclists from Victoria to Swartz Bay ferry terminal. Firewood is available for $10.00 a bundle or you may bring your own. Your Hosts: Tangachee & Henri Goebl|Email: thegoebls@gmail.com|Phone: 250-653-9573, FROM FULFORD HARBOUR FERRY: There are 65 walk-in campsites and 4 RV sites (no hook-ups) which are non-reservable & an additional 10 walk-in sites and 4 RV sites are reservable from May 14 to Sept. 3rd. Open year round with full service/full fee from March 15 to Oct. 31. /BitsPerComponent 8 The cottage is so warm and laid out so that we are continuously able to appreciate the nature and beauty that surrounds it. Traffic can be heavy going through Ganges on the weekend in season, when the local market is on (worth a visit!). You can hike or bicycle the 11 km (seven mile) trail along the coast between the BC Ferry terminal and Ruckle Provincial Park. >> Trail through some lush forest takes you to a rocky outcrop with a lovely little (very little) beach and a heritage homestead site. From Fulford follow the directions in first paragraph above. 201, Dancing Light Cottage is the 3rd driveway on the right; drive to the top of the driveway, make a U-turn & the cottage is situated straight ahead. Catch your ferry connections fromFulford Harbour on Saltspring. The ride south from Nanaimo to Ladysmith is on the big, busy Island highway. Hiking in Ruckle Provincial Park, on Salt Spring Island, feels like a hike through primordial wilderness. The charming custom dates back to the days when farmers trusted neighbours and visitors to pay for surplus garden produce left by the roadside. 297,059,447 stock photos, 360 panoramic images, vectors and videos, Share Alamy images with your team and customers. (it is easy to miss the turning!). My PassionHere is a clip of me speaking & podcasting CLICK HERE! To date we have helped millions of people discover Salt Spring Island. They grow only on the west coast. Sheep graze around the Ruckle Provincial Park headquarters. We were well-fed from your home-made goodies, and we hope to return one day! Many kilometers of hiking with routes to suit all levels. FROM VESUVIUS HARBOUR FERRY: Get an instant quote for one of our industry-leading volume pricing deals. I enjoyed another week in your quaint, lovely cottage. Tsawout Native Reserve - Salt Spring Island, Hiking past sword ferns in Ruckle Provincial Park. Enjoy a spectacular view from the top of Reginald hill down over Fulford Harbour and of Mount Maxwell. There are some worthwhile side trip options. Thank you for creating a place to relax, find calmness and celebrate friendship. Next to a display of old photographs and signs, describing the original farmstead, we discovered an honesty stand, one of several on Salt Spring Island. Climb Musgrave Road uparound MtTeam, then down to Musgrave Landing. Alternatively, you can drive along Beaver Point Road from the Fulford Harbour ferry terminal to Ruckle Park. This fairly level trail is an easy walk for most ages and is very popular with dogs (and their humans). "What an amazing place! Check out Southey Point at the extreme north. Nous aurons a present en autre regard sur les morceaux de bois! 8 0 obj In recent years, logging companies have been restricting access to more areas. Shoppers make their selection and drop the money through the wooden honesty box slot. Copyright - Cycle Touring Vancouver Island, There are no guarantees with any information provided in this website. /DecodeParms [null << Please note this is a leash smart trail with an [], The boulder field offers a strenuous exploratory experience amongst some of the largest boulders on Salt Spring Island. Ruckle will fill up on holiday weekends in the summer, and there are limited wild camping options on the Island, so try to get there early. There is a day use area, extensive hiking trails, beachcombing and heritage farm buildings to explore. xet'_Ylht[tyzz=3n:'P This has been a wonderful honeymoon for us one that well never forget. Today we leave feeling rejuvenated and refreshed wishing we could stay longer. First Nations people, who harvested shellfish along the coastline, made spears, hooks and digging sticks from ocean spray. Tidal pools are filled with a brightly-coloured world of crab, mussel, limpet, oyster, sculpin, starfish and more. If reaching the island from the mainland via the Long Harbour ferry, follow signs to Fulford Harbour via Ganges & stay on the main road through the town towards Fulford (14 km). After 2kms, a little past the lake, turn right up (tough hill) Stewart Road, up and downfor another 3+kms to turn left/SE onto Beaverpoint Road, for a final ~5km rolling ride to the Park boundary. I dont really want to leave. Joanne, Victoria, BC. Beaver Point Road turns to the right at this point & Bulman Road is on the left. Meeting People, Clubs & Societies for Residents, Ruckle Provincial Park - Beaver Point Hall to Yeo Point Trail. View hikes on a map. Take the first turning right onto Beaver Point Road(sign-posted for Ruckle Provincial Park). A bientot. We were surprised to discover maple leaves as wide as telephone books. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED. From Fulford follow the directions in first paragraph above. t->n8_Y00jl= Coming back, you can retrace your ride, or try one ofseveral other ferry options. In the fall, they turn yellow and brown, but not red. Drive along for 4.2 km, then take a left-hand turn onto Bulman Road which is situated just after a yellow '30km/windy road' sign post, at the top of a small hill. Copyright 02/08/2022 Alamy Ltd. All rights reserved. Other early settlers were Polynesians, from Hawaii, who came here to work for the Hudson's Bay Company. Here's a pic taken froma ferry on the way to neighbouring Galiano Island. Pitch your tent at a numbered picnic table in the grassy meadows and enjoy the scenic view of Swanson Channel. 9,- @$F G?4|| $Hd"(y}hb{TF4+R&XdYX98EDbJ*jF&fN.n?'$&%7465_X\Z^?8x|z~K/0 8?_U /> $`LNM, gtRmT[1oi)Z18pGP?|,E6bV* $[`q9m3zz+Au>hr_`5Pv$J#)IWbh4 Drive off the ferry at Fulford and go up the hill out of the village. On shore, birdwatchers can often catch sight of cormorants, grebes, guillemots, eagles, grouse or quail. Pre-pay for multiple images and download on demand. If reaching the island from the mainland via the Long Harbour ferry, follow signs to Fulford Harbour via Ganges & stay on the main road through the town towards Fulford (14 km). All the guests at our sisters wedding were envious. It takes 35 minutes to travel by BC Ferry from Swartz Bay, Vancouver Island, to Fulford Harbour, Salt Spring Island. J((*0jkI+ ''j[KT+ Staying here has been a magical introduction to Salt Spring Island and I look forward to returning! Western red cedars tower above us. Camping at Ruckle. All text, images & photos SaltSpringMarket.com or with permission from the authors / photographers, Website designed, built and operated by SaltSpringOnlineServices.com. We were delighted with your vibrant food garden, Tangachee, and deeply moved by the Secret Garden, Henri truly a mystical realm. Non-commercial use only, not for resale. It is such a gift to be able to retreat from the city, but not retreat from oneself or life. % I wish I could live here! A short connector trail from the end of Armand Heights []. All Rights Reserved - AdVision. That said, local drivers give cyclists their space, so these are not unnerving roads to ride loaded with gear. There are working farms about, and an amazing stretch of seaside. Follow signs to Ganges (7.7km) and travel through Ganges to the south end towards Fulford. Park to the right, marked 'cottage parking'. Please read the FAQs, research further as appropriate, and use your judgement at all times. It says a lot about life on Salt Spring Island. We will be traveling to Peru: Ancient Land of Mystery.Click Here for info about our trip to Machu Picchu & The Jungle. Here is ourlist of great Salt Spring Island Hikes with pictures, access points and maps - something for all levels of ability. On a adore Tangachees granola! Marc & Aurelie, Paris, France. I thoroughly enjoyed every moment at Dancing Light; the warm welcome, exploring the inspirational gardens, receiving a much needed and very healing massage, listening to the symphony of stillness and having affectionate and purr-filled interactions with Young-Un, the very soulful and meditative cat. The garden is a wonderful place to gather thoughts and share with others. We cant thank you enough for creating such a beautiful place. FROM LONG HARBOUR FERRY: IggyGarcia.com & WithInsightsRadio.com, For more information, please visit: IggyGarcia.com & WithInsightsRadio.com, My guest is intuitive empath AnnMarie Luna Buswell, Iggy Garcia LIVE Episode 171 | An appointment with destiny, Iggy Garcia Live Episode 170 | The Half Way Point of 2022, Iggy Garcia TV Episode 169 | Phillip Cloudpiler Landis & Jonathan Wellamotkin Landis, Iggy Garcia LIVE Episode 167 My guest is AnnMarie Luna Buswell, Iggy Garcia LIVE Episode 166 The Animal Realm, Iggy Garcia LIVE Episode 165 The Return, Iggy Garcia LIVE Episode 164 Recap of 2021. Welcome to Iggy Garcia, The Naked Shaman Podcast, where amazing things happen. Si bien integre dans la nature avec les chevreuils qui nous rerdent visite tous les soirs! In this episode I will speak about our destiny and how to be spiritual in hard times. F_G.7,((. FromVesuvius on north Saltspring, it's ~7 kms to Ganges harbour, then 4+ kms further SW (including a mean hill) to the turnoff left onto Cusheon LakeRoad. Thank you. Karl & Leanne, Jason & Jolene, Sherwood park, Alberta. Please note []. In season, you're almost sure to meet other cycletourists here. Your Hosts: Tangachee & Henri Goebl See paragraph above for directions to cottage from here. We are but a speck on the timeline of life, but a powerful speck we are! Iggy Garcia. Iggy Garcia LIVE | Episode 162 Spiritual Tune Up. This is a straight forward ride, but Ruckle Provincial Park is one of my very favourite places (see alsoFav camping page). There's a couple of steep, toughhills on Saltspring, just south of Ganges, and over Stewart Hill. /Type /XObject COPYRIGHT 2005-2022 Barb & Ron Kroll. Tourism Vancouver Island: www.vancouverisland.travel, Romantic BC Gulf Islands Outside it is the typical December: cold, cloudy and at times- rainy. Dear Tangachee and Henri Thank you so much for your open hearted generosity and your unbridled welcoming attitude. Check out Gangesmarketon weekends. On the other side, we saw faintly scented vanilla leaves that settlers once used to repel flies. If you are travelling on a ferry from Vancouver Island near Chemainus or Duncan you will travelling on the Crofton ferry and you will arrive at Vesuvius harbour on Salt Spring. We have cherished our leisurely time on this beautiful island, roaming in Ruckle Park, kayaking, swimming and musing in this marvelous landscape. Thank you for creating & sharing such a beautiful place. The bracketed section is the 5+kms on the ferry from Crofton to Vesuvius. There are some offroad options that will reduce your time on the highway (though also add kms in the process). Itheads south on the big Islandhighway to Ladysmith where itbranches off onto a more scenic secondary road to Crofton ferry terminal, to catch a ferry over to Vesuvius,NW Saltspring Island. Personal prints, cards and gifts, or reference for artists. /Interpolate false This truly is the greatest experience. You have a very beautiful world here and your creation(s) are well appointed. With love,respect and gratitude." Im an obsessive learner who spends time reading, writing, producing and hosting Iggy LIVE and WithInsightsRadio.com My biggest passion is creating community through drumming, dance, song and sacred ceremonies from my homeland and other indigenous teachings. A vernal pool, on one side, is a habitat for frogs and other amphibians. Big-leaf maples are the largest maple trees in North America. X dd MC-}oB4(nzXwo"rSldR:%qCg{c pxDE@AU OQy|\UYF_otQq ;XaFaNa[\M7xr4hS)H"5Qu MwP%X[6nPQCe#ve^ n?\"SDDoPc"EV-O* Kz>8%@u~{|PaDy|6w) 2b.,wIx?}]l[ an(%0JDK&$3%!p&|7]{+{?(*;^q H2,9. As we hiked through the Coastal Douglas Fir Ecosystem, we spotted a salal shrub. Days for Ride: This can be done as an overnighter, but I'd suggest at least 2 nights to enjoy the place. The Ruckle familys involvement with this land dates back to 1872. Flower bouquets, fresh fruit and jars of homemade preserves, each with a price sign, covered the roofed wooden table. The ridefrom Nanaimo is ~77kms, all paved. Difficulty: Moderate. At our feet, lacy sword and bracken ferns carpet the ground with rainforest hues. For more information, please visit: See a couple of other blue tracks - one, around the park, showsa 16km trek. Beautiful seaside walk-in camping at Ruckle Park where you can watch the marine life &BC ferries pass by. Come and explore the metaphysical and holistic worlds through Urban Suburban Shamanism/Medicine Man Series. /Height 1317 Their descendants rest in St. Paul's Church cemetery in Fulford Harbour. Ride out to the tip of Nosepoint Road on the SE,and watch ferries pass by. Just before the road dips down into Fulford Harbour take a left-hand turn onto Beaver Point Road (sign-posted for Ruckle Provincial Park). The BC provincial park occupies 486 hectares (1,200 acres) of southeast Salt Spring Island. (it is easy to miss the turning!). Thank you for the use of your fantastic and peaceful space. Jessie. There are 3 Group Sites which can be reserved starting March 24th for the full Operating Season. Ruckle is the best campsite around to meet other cycle tourists. Ruckle Park borders private farming property. Some excellent hiking trails along the seaside, and throughmoss-draped forests, A worthwhile ride, with some tough steep hills on Saltspring, Island ambience, with a lively weekend marketat Ganges (largest town) during the season, and lots of corners to explore, Seaside camping at Ruckle Park. Copyright 2000-2022 IGNACIO GARCIA, LLC.All rights reserved Web master Iggy Garciamandriotti@yahoo.com Columbus, Ohio Last modified May, 2021 Hosted by GVO, USC TITLE 42 CHAPTER 21B 2000BB1 USC TITLE 42 CHAPTER 21C 2000CC IRS PUBLICATION 517. Green moss-like epiphytes drape branches and fallen logs. Please keep being as happy, peaceful and friendly! A mottled brown and yellow banana slug, the size and colour of the overripe fruit, rested on our path. There are no guarantees with any information provided in this website. The earliest settlers of Fulford Harbour were not Europeans but, rather, American slaves who purchased their freedom in 1857, and made a fresh start on Salt Spring Island. Talking with locals about access is always a good idea. There's a 2nd section on the Mill Bay to Brentwood Bay ferry connector that allows riders coming down the Island to take a short cut over to the Saanich Peninsula (and the Lochside Trail) and avoid the very busy south stretches of the Island highway into Victoria. Accessioble by a good walk-in trail, so no cars or RVs about. Felicitations pour le jardin secret. LUlley@)0osp5]in&i%k U 867PTuUFTg8`"r8E8j[^L!_{Cr4O=A3 zt-mtvPb*k8W lJV'elc0P5zD%pQp,Qm[V,&d`I' ,r-]56Mjz(e97vxSVwPM7G`6AFsIk[l3m+TuOc]?HX@ $$M3p~*Neg z41m9lTF{K}pIbV\ Ruckle Provincial Park is located 11 kilometers (seven miles) west of Fulford Harbour, at the end of Beaver Point Road. Irish emigrant Henry Ruckle first homesteaded here in 1872, marrying Ella Anna Christensen in 1877. Campsitesextend fora km along the seaside, with a good riding path. Just before the road dips down into Fulford Harbour take a left-hand turn onto Beaver Point Road (sign-posted for Ruckle Provincial Park). From Departure Bay, follow the Island Highway south for 28km to the south end of Ladysmith where you turnleft to follow Chemainus Road, a more scenic local road, for 19+kms, past Chemainus, to reach the Crofton ferry terminal. Ruckle Park incorporates one of the oldest farmsteads in British Columbia. Phone, Search for stock images, vectors and videos. Lots of trails and coastline in this beautiful park as well as a heritage farm. Take the Fulford Harbour ferry to Swartz Bay, then head up Island, orloop west to the fabulous SW coast. Beaver Point Road turns to the right at this point & Bulman Road is on the left. The ride starts atDeparture Bay Terminal in Nanaimo. Quelle sensation de bien etre de calme lorsque nous sommes arrives dans ce cottage innorde de lumiere! With its 7 kilometres of shoreline, rocky headlands and tiny coves and bays, Ruckle Park provides hours or even days of enjoyable exploration. Inthe off-season, it is wise to choose camp sites set back from the shores into the trees, where you are not so exposed to the elements. There are stretches on the local road from Ladysmith to Crofton ferry, as well as through Saltspring, where you will not have a full shoulder to ride. This is one of our favourite hikes on Mount Maxwell. Easy walking [], Climb a local mountain - well worth it to get the view from the top. Tsawout Native Reserve - Salt Spring Island. You can explore Saltspring, or do one of the treks around the park. >>] My family immigrated to the USA in the late 60s. By accessing any part of this website you acknowledge and accept our Terms of Use. This website does not encourage anyone to undertake activities in the backwoods without considering fully issues of safety, access and readiness. Enjoy a series of amazing viewpoints across the Fulford Valley. The granola and jam were splendid. We found mussels, crabs and purple starfish in the tidal pools. But inside the Cottage, we are nice & cozy, with the fires bouncing warm light, surrounded by the delicate pine scent and crackling sound of the burning logs. If youre curious about my background and how I came to do what I do, you can visit my about page. It is so full of love and care. /Subtype /Image Florists use salal leaves in bouquets. I managed to tucker out the teenagers! It was amazing and challenging growing up in two different worlds and learning to navigate and merging two different cultures into my life, but I must say the world is my playground and I have fun on Mother Earth. BC Parks: www.bcparks.ca Follow signs to Ganges (7.7km) and travel through Ganges to the south end towards Fulford. Un grand merci pour votre acceuil si chaleureux. The peace, quiet & solitude was just what we needed. Cruising Killarney National Park Lakes Ireland. 7 0 obj Thank you for welcoming our family for a visit to the cottage. Continue to share this special place, well come again Bob & Irma, Whippletree. This short linear trail wends up and down, alongside and over a rainforest creek, past a beaver dam (and beaver-damaged [], Easy level trails begin behind Artspring or at the end or McPhillips avenue on the edge of Ganges. Welbury Bay Park offers []. Spend some days Island hopping in the South Gulf Islands (see Galiano & Mayne Islands fav ride). /Width 1160 Why not get a picnic from one of the famousSalt Spring Marketsand explore the islands. I feel very peaceful and at home in your idyllic sanctuary. %PDF-1.3 You can camp right along the shore, or up in the trees, where there's more shelter. endobj Or, just zone out on the big wide shoulders. The trail takes you through lush forest, over a rocky highland and past a quartz field, eventually bringing you out at Kings Cove on the coast, and on to Yeo Point. Thank you fro sharing the most tasteful granola, jams and jellies. I slept on the sofa bed and gazed at stars, woke up to a pink sunrise. Copyright K2parks.ca. Theleft axis elevation scale is prettymodest here, only up to 250m, so this is not a heavy climbing ride. Amazing views all the way along Manzanita Ridge, from the Sunshine Coast to Vancouver Island. Crofton & the ferry terminal is fairlyquite close to Duncan and Hwy18 up to Cowichan Lake, which opens up a whole world of options from the Cowichan Lake hub. Drive along for 4.2 km, then take a left-hand turn onto Bulman Road which is situated just after a yellow '30km/windy road' sign post, at the top of a small hill. You can watch the BC ferries glide by (at night they look like festivals), and see marine life like sea lions and sea otters. Merci aussi pour les petits dejeuner. I feel so grateful to have found this wonderful cottage. /Filter [/FlateDecode /DCTDecode] Henry Ruckle's original 1877 farmhouse still stands here, as does the apple orchard, barn and potato house (now park headquarters). /Quality 60 Watch for sea lions and killer whales out in the sea, and mink and river otter cavorting along the shoreline. Visitors are asked to respect this property and to not interfere with the farming operation. "As always we leave Salt Spring with plans & desires to return here soon. See paragraph above for directions to cottage from here. This trip will forever be in our memories!" :#8Kb~;z0k@A*?9(X+}UD_-[ K? Tourism BC: www.hellobc.com If you are travelling on a ferry from Vancouver Island near Chemainus or Duncan you will travelling on the Crofton ferry and you will arrive at Vesuvius harbour on Salt Spring. Explore Saltsping Island by bike - a good day trip. 4280009 But, with some sharp hills to climb on Saltspring, it's agood day's ride.