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We had a great day on Quadra, starting at the Morte Lake trailhead hiking approx. 9 k to Maud Island & back for a total of about 18 km. : a long trek! but moderate terrain.

At the causeway to the island there is no sign yet of the beginnings of the proposed tidal power generation project. (see CR Courier-Islander June 9,2010) The project is hoped to be complete next year- recreational access to Maud Island would be retained.

The currents in Seymour Narrows were about 5-6 knots (I discovered the relevant current tables after the trip! - they can get up to 16 knots apparently) still quite impressive.

From the viewpoint we could see Mt. Albert Edward, Rambler Peak, Elkhorn, King's Peak & Crown Mountain in the distance.

A swim at Morte Lake (not cold enough for some swimmers!) rounded out the day.

Red squirrel - our native squirrel
[Krista Kaptein photo]

Twinflower (Linnaea borealis) without the twin!
[Krista Kaptein photo]

View south of Seymour Narrows with Mt. Albert Edward beyond
[Krista Kaptein photo]

View west of the Ripple Rock Trail bluffs across the Narrows
[Krista Kaptein photo]

View north of Seymour Narrows
[Krista Kaptein photo]

Tugboat & barge entering Seymour Narrows
[Krista Kaptein photo]

Whirlpools below
[Krista Kaptein photo]

Swim at Morte Lake
[Krista Kaptein photo]

Pinedrops (Pterospora andromedea)
[Krista Kaptein photo]

Red leaves of Oregon grape (Mahonia nervosa)
[Krista Kaptein photo]