Field Journal
Vancouver Island adventures, forgotten history & photography from the field.
Welcome to my Field Journal — stories from the backroads, trails, historic places and wild corners of Vancouver Island and beyond. Part adventure log, part local history, and part photographer’s notebook, this is where I share the places I explore, the stories I uncover, and what I learn along the way.
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Morden Colliery Historic Provincial Park
Hidden among the trees south of Nanaimo are the remains of one of Vancouver Island's most fascinating coal-mining sites—and an enormous concrete structure slowly being reclaimed by the forest.
The Canso Bomber Crash Site: A WWII Plane Wreck in Tofino, Vancouver Island
Deep in the forest outside Tofino lies the wreckage of a WWII-era Canso bomber. I followed the muddy trail into the woods to see this remarkable piece of Island history for myself.
The Trent River Trestle Collapse
A collapsed railway trestle, an abandoned rail line and a story stretching back to Vancouver Island's coal-mining era. I went looking for what remains of the Trent River crossing.
Hiking The Abyss Trail in Nanaimo, BC
A massive fissure cuts unexpectedly through the forest above Nanaimo. I headed up the trail to explore one of the city's strangest—and easiest to overlook—natural landmarks.
Exploring the Historic Butter Stone Church
Hidden beside a quiet Vancouver Island road are the stone ruins of a church that was never completed. I went looking for the story behind this unusual Island landmark.
Two nights, one remote Vancouver Island lake and absolutely no cell service. A backcountry escape into the woods, logging roads and unexpected moments that make getting offline worthwhile.