On June 18 Colleen, Holly, Iveta, Darlene, Maureen C & Kevin met Brian our Trip Leader at Porteau Cove.
The plan was to look for rock art in Howe Sound and visit a First Nations fish trap later in the afternoon.
After introductions & a safety talk Brian mentioned that we should not share the locations or photos online of the rock art. This is to preserve the rock art from vandalism that has occurred in the past.
It was a perfect day to be on the water in Howe Sound. The water was calm & the wind was light. These can be rare conditions.
We set out on our hut for the rock art. Brian didn’t tell us where it was exactly, but gave a general area. Maureen was the fist to spot it.
As with any piece of art, we all gave an interpretation of what we saw. It is always interesting how each of us saw different things.
Brian had some enhanced photo handouts he passed around to give some explanation of what it might all mean.
After everyone had a good look we paddled to a nice beach at Furry Creek. We stopped and had lunch and enjoyed the sunshine with a few other sun bathers.
I didn’t realize how close we were to one of the golf holes until I saw a golfer only meters away.
Next stop was to go visit the fish trap. We landed at a very rocky beach and walked over to the fish trap. I was surprised how big it was. It was the size of a very large backyard pool & at least 200 years old.
Brian gave us a bit of education on how it was formed and used. Everyone enjoyed seeing & learning about it.
We then returned back to the very steep boat ramp.
Everyone helped with getting boats put on the cars. Thanked Brian and said our goodbyes.
