27 June, 2026
Oak Bay - Emily Carr Museum - Ogden Point
We had a bit of a late start and went down to the shore to have a coffee and blueberry scone, and a walk around the harbour. It was a pleasant way to pass an hour.
Our friend, Kathy Waybrant, had mentioned to us that the Emily Carr House was well worth a visit so that's where headed.
We were very happy to visit the home of this Canadian artistic icon and to learn details of her life.
Her distinctive style was very pleasing.
The gardens were delightful; no doubt they were when Emily tended them.
We stopped by a bakery to pick up buns for lunch and returned home, where we had sliced meats and cheese in the fridge.
Guess who was there to greet us!
After lunch we decided to ascend to the summit of Mount Tolmie.
In the past we have meandered the trails there with great success, but on this occasion a musical event of some kind was being set up, and sound tests were already being performed.
We left!
Ogden Point seemed like an appealing alternative.
An ice cream store beckoned.
What were we to do?
A Yellow-faced Bumble Bee (Bombus vosnesenskii) was seeking nectar in a California Poppy (Eschscholzia californica).
Pleasure craft were out on a fine summer day.
Here is the reason for the fishing frenzy we were witnessing.
I believe these are huge shoals of Northern Anchovy (Engraulis mordax).
As we made our way back to the car there was sufficient breeze to unfurl the provincial flag.
As we passed Beacon Hill Park we noticed the Bald Eagle (Haliaeetus leucocephalus) on its familiar perch at the top of a totem pole and pulled over to take a picture.
In no time at all we were back on home turf.
We had planned to go out for dinner and had made a reservation at Le Pho restaurant, thinking it would be necessary on a Friday night. Sadly, we were the only diners there.
The food was delicious and we wondered why the place was not crowded.
For us it was a fine way to end another glorious day in beautiful British Columbia.
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