Outing – Qualicum Falls – RSVP Required

"Enjoy 6 kilometres of trails that meander through old growth-forests and alongside the river. The loop trail, accessible from the day use parking area, provides stunning lookout views of the upper and lower falls. You may also access the trails from the park campground. Leashed pets are welcome to explore with you on the trails. […]

Outing – Gardenworks for Christmas

Gardenworks 6469 Metral Dr., Nanaimo, B.C., Canada

Wonderful displays with all kinds of photogenic stuff: shiny, colourful and whimsical.  Find some Christmas spirit in all the tinsel and cuteness - and get the image.  Great chance for macro and closeups, a tripod is recommended.  Limited to 10 photographers, please RSVP. Date: Sunday December 8th  Time: 10:00AM - 11:30AM  Location: Gardenworks 6469 Metral […]

Club Outing – Piper’s Lagoon Park – RSVP Required

Pipers Lagoon 3600 Place Rd, Nanaimo, B.C., Canada

Join Irene on Saturday, January 25 at 11AM for a stroll around Piper's Lagoon. The Nanaimo Parks and Recs site has has the filling to say about this great spot:  "Pipers Lagoon Park features scenic trails with ocean viewpoints making it a perfect place to enjoy sunrises. Built on an isthmus that expands out to […]

Outing – Luminous Paths – Maffeo Sutton Park – CANCELLED

Maffeo Sutton Park 48 Comox St, Nanaimo, BC, Canada

This outing has been cancelled, due to weather and the fact that only one person RSVP'd.  Date: February 17th  Time: 4:00PM - 8:00PM  Locations: Maffeo Sutton Park (Meet by the bridge)  Please RSVP if you are planning on attending this outing so that you can be made aware of any changes. Luminous Paths is one […]

Outing – March 1 – Central Vancouver Island Orchid Society Annual Show

North Nanaimo Town Centre 4750 Rutherford Rd, Nanaimo, BC, Canada

Date: March 1  Time: 9:00AM - 10:30AM Place: Nanaimo North Town Centre Mall  Once again we have been invited to shoot the orchid society's annual show that is held in the Nanaimo North Town Centre. It is an exceptional display. Our club is allowed one hour before the general public but limited to ten photographers. […]

Outing – Arbutus Books

Arbutus Books 87 Nicol St., Nanaimo, BC, Canada

Date: March 5th  Time: 1:00 - 3:00PM   Place: Arbutus Books, 87 Nicol St, Nanaimo  Arbutus Books is Nanaimo's longest-running used bookstore. Over 30+ years of service, owner Neal Brown, has made a name for himself as one of downtown Nanaimo's friendliest business owners.  Neal's always loved books. Growing up, he listened to tales of […]

Outing – Pipers Lagoon

Pipers Lagoon 3600 Place Rd, Nanaimo, B.C., Canada

Join Irene on Saturday, March 29th at 11:30AM for a stroll around Pipers Lagoon. The Nanaimo Park and Rec's site has the following to say about this great spot:  "Pipers Lagoon Park features scenic trails with ocean viewpoints making it a perfect place to enjoy sunrises and sunsets. Built on an isthmus that extends out […]

Outing – Englishman River Falls – RSVP Required

Englishman Falls Provincial Park 2245 Errington Rd, Errington, BC, Canada

On Saturday, April 12th, Irene will lead photography adventurers on an outing to Englishman River Falls in Errington. Meet up at 1:00PM at the main parking lot at 2245 Errington Rd.  The park features 2 waterfalls, some river views, a lush forest, and the possibility for mushrooms.  To see both falls, we take a 1.3km […]

Outing – Stone Hills Farms – RSVP Required

Location: Approximately 45 minutes from Nanaimo off the Maple Bay Rd.  It is a dystopian ambience; the disarray of what was a lovely house, the ruin, and the graffiti. There are mixed stories about this house and the surrounding structures: pool house, mill, barn, greenhouse etc... Well within walking distance, is a waterfall that may […]

Outing – Coastal Black Tulip Festival

During this outing we will venture to the Coastal Black Winery for their annual Tulip Festival. We will meet there at 10:00am when they open in the hope that it won't be as busy.  From the Coastal Black Tulip Fest website:  'Immerse yourself in a picturesque landscape filled with meticulously arranged tulip fields in a […]