Canadian Pacific Railway

(Photos courtesy of Gary Taje)

We had another train wreck this morning. It occurred east of the Pass, near Burmis. It's the second local mishap during the last eight months. Maybe the CPR should refer to Thomas The Tank Engine for tips on how to run a railroad.

Elk and Oysters

One hundred elk live just north of Highway 3. When we have a deep snow pack, the herd migrates east to the prairies. With our warmer winters of late, they have stayed here year round. These elk are grazing on property owned by the Nature Conservancy of Canada.

Vancouver Island is home to the Roosevelt elk. Watch for these elk just off the Inland Highway, south of Exit 101. Afer you've finished taking pictures, visit Fanny Bay Oysters. The canned oysters are quite good, although a tad salty. They'll "cold pack" fresh oysters for your ferry or plane trip home. From there, it's just a short ferry trip to Max's house.