The Agnew Family aboard the "Dog House"

We decided that our plan of attack for Vancouver Island would be to drive to the north end of the island and work our way down to Victoria and take the ferry from Sydney. After reading the descriptions of the towns on the north island, Telegraph Cove became our destination. Telegraph Cove was described BC government’s tourism guide as “This outdoor adventure mecca is also one of the most picturesque places on Vancouver Island.” It is located about a ½ hour south of Port McNeil and 2 ½ hours north of Campbell River. The original village is quite picturesque — but I’m not sure it ranks as “one of the most picturesque places”. Several of the old buildings are raised above the water on pilings and joined by boardwalks (that would be the picturesque part). But... New docks have been added as well as a new hotel has been built. They are also working on a approximately 300 acre development of condos and what might be timeshares. When that’s done most of the picturesque qualities will be gone... very sad..

The campground we stayed at had a communal fire pit. As Colin wanted to cook his dinner over the fire, he started one in the communal pit. After supper we joined Colin, Margaret and a couple from Nanaimo at the campfire. The evening passed quickly as the fellow from Namaino related his many escapades. Another wonderful “character” to add to our list.


Telegraph Cove


Houses on stilts.


Someone wanted a really good view.

Another bay near Telegraph Cove.


Whale bones in the museum.