Cuckoo Lunch at Coombs

Cuckoo is a regular stop for us when travelling through Coombs. From the pictures I'm sure you can see why.

We shared a plate of local prawns. Delicious!

 I had the cauliflower and cheese soup and vegetable sandwich. Also delicious!

 Look at the great grilled vegetables. Yum.

Quadra Island - Scenes on Friday, Saturday, and Sunday

This sign was on the book stand at Book Bonanza. I whole heartedly agree.

 The Saturday market was cool and funky. I bought chai tea from a We Wai Kai seller and pine jelly from a passionate seller.

 This deer was just taking a break.

 Two dogs were sitting in the middle of the road and when they saw our car immediately came out to see us. Very friendly.

There was a group of crows/ravens hanging out at the ferry terminal when we were leaving.

Quadra Island - Kameleon Food and Drink

Kameleon is a funky eatery that makes mostly everything from scratch, so do not expect fast food but do expect delicious food.

We both had the red pepper soup with our sandwiches, which was fantastic. I had the Quadra Island raised corned beef sandwich which was also fantastic. Great food and would definitely come back again.

Quadra Island - Nuyumbalees Cultural Centre

The Nuyumbalees Cultural Center, at Cape Mudge, provides a look into the culture and history of the We Wai Kai Nation. There were many cultural items inside. The focus is on the traditional objects used in the Potlatch events that were held by coastal nations that were outlawed in the late 1800's, taken by Canadian government officials, and sold to collectors and museums. There were no picture taking allowed inside. We spent two hours inside looking at the displays of returned or hidden potlatch objects and the stories around them. It was informative and thoughtful.

 On the shore by the cultural center is a story telling or relaxation area.

 In front of the museum they have many casts of petroglyph rocks from this area that are 2.5k to 3.5k years old. They are best seen in early morning or late in the day when the light picks up the symbols better.

Well worth a visit.

Quadra Island - Tsa Kwa Luten Lodge

We went to supper at Tsa Kwa Luten Lodge one night for a meal inside. Main reason is it was scheduled to rain but didn't.

The lobby is very nice and is for the hotel as well.

Our view.

We shared a salad with local prawns.

I had the seafood linguine and the standout was the prawns and clams. The pasta had just the right amount of cheese as well.

My wife had the halibut that was accompanied by lots of vegetables.

We would eat here again.

Quadra Island - Cape Mudge Lighthouse Trail

The Lighthouse trail is a nice beachside walk on the West side of Quadra Island. The lighthouse is also the only one in Canada that is still tended year round.

 We only got only part way before it was time for supper. A good walk.

Quadra Island Kayaks - Half day excursion

Quadra Island Kayaks was a great experience. When we booked a few days before, it was just us and unknown if a guide was going to be available. Fortunately Ella came in on her day off, got the boats ready, packed our snacks, gave us a quick refresher, and we were off. The location also has bikes for rent and other types of kayak/canoe excursions.

Ella let us determine what type of excursion we wanted so we chose wildlife and hugged the coast for most of the trip.

She showed us local wildlife and the variety of starfish.

Also David Suzuki's house. Nice pad!

We stopped here for a hearty snack provided by Quadra Island Kayaks.

No idea what these are but they look cool.

Heading back.

Realized my camera was waterproof to a certain depth and took this!

 They also have a cafe so we enjoyed smoothies after our return. A fun day and would do it again for a full day next time.

Quadra Island - Pictures around the Island Day Two

Quadra Island - Morte Lake Trail

Morte Lake Trail on Quadra Island is a well marked and extensive trail system. It has many spurs of varying difficulty and includes areas for rock climbing and mountain biking.

We spent a little over two hours to walk to the lake and head back.

A plains garter snake.

Quadra Island - Trout and Trivit

The Trout and Trivet is a fantastic place to grab a bite. They have a rotating menu based on what they get. They also rotate locations periodically.

I had the grilled beef and salad with pesto made from basil on the island. It was really really good. My wife had the grilled chicken and salad and she was also impressed.

I also had their ice cream sandwich that they made. Also delicious! Would definitely eat here again.