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 to a rocky headland, this 8 hectare park features twisting trails that lead to a number of seaside lookouts. From the headland you’ll have a great view of historic Shack Island and the southern point of Neck Point Park. 

Pipers Lagoon is an ideal bird watching retreat. Gulls, sandpipers, horned grebes, loons, kingfishers, oystercatchers and great blue herons are just some of the varieties of bird life.” 

Shack Island will be the focus for this outing to support photographers in having shots for the Nanaimo Museum Heritage Show this summer. The tide will be out and at its lowest point at 12:30 giving everyone time to explore the beach before heading across. 

As a secondary point of interest – the wildflowers are beginning to bloom on the headland. 

While we won’t have to scramble across the rocks thanks to the low tide, good footwear is still recommended as the pathways can be slippery. There is very little elevation gain. 

Your gear choices will depend on what your focus will be – wide angle for Shack Island, macro for flower and telephoto for any possible wildlife sightings. For this who feel comfortable carrying one, I recommend a tripod, especially if you’re intending to shoot flower macros. 

Please RSVP on the website so you can receive updates in case of the inclement weather.