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: 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!

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