Posted on October 5, 2012
Photos: Autumn Colours On Our Island
The days are finally starting to feel of the autumn variety on Vancouver Island. Leaves are turning, wood stoves are puffing smoke, pumpkin patches are ripe for the picking and fall corn sways in the chilled wind. If you’re in Canada, you’re probably getting set to celebrate Thanksgiving with what I hope is a bountiful feast for you and your family.
As for me? I’m excited to spend lots of one-on-one time with my niece, picking out a sugar pumpkin together at Shamrock Farm and baking up some spiced deliciousness in the kitchen. In honour of the stunning colours blanketing Vancouver Island, I thought it fitting to celebrate autumn with some photos from within our communities and backyards, showcasing the very best of fall…
Photo: Jordan Oram on Flickr
Photo: Author’s Own on Flickr
Photos: Phoenix Wolf-Ray on Flickr
Photo: Iwona Erskine-Kellie on Flickr
Photo: Phil Petersen on Flickr
Photo: Deeanne on Flickr
Photo: Brian on Flickr
Photo: Anna-Lena König on Flickr
Photo: Jenny Lee Silver on Flickr
Photo: Terra Canadensis on Flickr
Photos L-R: Neal Sanche and Jenny Lee Silver on Flickr
Photo: Mike Nelson Pedde on Flickr
Photo: Jay-P on Flickr
Photo: Evan Leeson on Flickr
Whether a turkey feast or simply a quiet weekend is ahead of you, take some time to enjoy this season on our Island. I’ll be back on Tuesday morning with a brand new post. I’m grateful to all of you, my readers, for your continued support and wish you the happiest of Thanksgivings!