continued from previous page The trail winds along the Stamp and Ash Rivers, offering views of the 26 mile long Great Central lake and its floathouse community which started in the late 1800’s. Travel is necessary along Ash River Main for a couple of kilometres before crossing back over Great Central Lake Road and returning on a rolling hydro access road. A sidetrip could be made at this point into Turtle Lake to watch some sunning Painted Turtles. Is there a formula for calculating how many bears are commuting on the same trail as you by the frequency and distance between their scat? How loud can you sing in the bush? Just keep in mind both you and the bear are attracted to the colourful spawning salmon so keep a heads-up for an unexpected close encounter...a shot of adrenaline just reminds you that your “flight or fight” response is in fine working order! ~ Trek Pick: Coastal Fishes of the Pacific Northwest, Second Edition by Andy Lamb & Phil Edgell. A comprehensive field guide to marine fishes of BC and Pacific Northwest States with descriptions of each fish’s habitat, physical characteristics and behaviour; includes catching tips for anglers and cooking ideas for seafood dining. Co-author and underwater photographer Phil Edgell was a fish culturist and manager at Robertson Creek Hatchery for several years. Available at the Salish Sea Market in Bowser.
Fisherman Trail Courtesy: www.justabunchahikers.ca created by Bill Grant Windley
THE PARKSVILLE QUALICUM COMMUNITY FOUNDATION PRESENTS: A FASHIONABLY FUN EVENING
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re you ready for a night on the town? Clear your calendar on October 7th at 6:30 pm for your evening out at the Qualicum Beach Civic Centre. Gather some friends and reserve your seat or, for even more fun, a ‘table for 10’ for a fabulous night of fashion – all in support of local fundraising efforts for continuing Breast Cancer research. Your ticket will include a glass of bubbly, appetizers and a specialty dessert while you get to sit back and admire a runway full of ‘fabulous fashions’ featuring local merchants apparel and accessories. A silent auction will round out the evening. Tickets are available at Petal & Kettle in Parksville and Fresh N Fabulous in Qualicum Beach; $30 each or $250 for a table of 10. Please call either Mary Brouilette (250752-7269) or Sherri Verdec (250-757-8279) for more information. ~ / October 2010 13