Great video.. just so you know, that tree is a cedar tree growing off an old tree that fell or died. We call that a nurse/nursing tree. The roots of the tree that grows off all the nutrients from the decaying log/stump/tree are left exposed as they make their way to the ground.when the stump eventually decays completely away the new tree looks very different as it looks supported by 'air' The Island is covered in these trees.
It was really busy that day. We had to wait for some cars to leave so we could park. It's a big beach, so it didn't seem too crowded, but there were people around.
Wow, I liked your video. Hoping UA-cam will recommend more of your stuff. I made the long trip to Side Bay from Langley a couple of years and now I want to visit this place. Bravo!
Hi from Calgary, thanks for the video. Do you have any more stickers? I collect them for my Nalgene water bottle. I'm looking forward to my journey to Van Island in May. Im up visiting family and friends. Can't wait!
it was early days on van.isl. and Fort Victoria had been built by the Hudson's Bay Co. who had been given "rights" on the island by the crown who wanted HBC to help get settlers to come ...A family arrived from overseas having been promised land if they came...Governor Douglas was there and told them where they could settle...but it was on the extreme northern end of the island Cape Scott/ San Josef Bay...undeterred the family set off and made it to their new homestead San Josef Bay...it is an incredible tale of surviving the terrain and climate and wildlife to establish their home...l read it in a volume on the history of the island... l can tell you the trek north on foot on trails if there were any with all their supplies etc must have been an epic struggle...but they were tough and they did it...HBC eventually lost their crown right to the island for failing to allow settlement except their employee's and buddies....
@@Famagogo the old man was either a Finn, Norwegian or Danish his wife had a son from a previous marriage who was with them there is a photo of him in front of his small log cabin with furs on a line or wall behind him he is ripped... very muscular... the old man and kids went to quatsino to buy a skiff...by row boat they were washed out to sea for almost 3 weeks his wife thought they were all dead he made it back tho' Gov. Douglas was a butthead to make the family go all that way incredible tale ... the book is a good 1 1/2 inches thick a brown paper cover history of Vncrvr island... if l find it l will pass along the full title...
found it Vancouver Island and British Columbia, their history, Resources and Prospects by Mathew MACFIE F.R.G.S. published in 1865 l cannot be sure the story is in this volume... it is possible it is not it was many years ago that l last read it...but the story is true...they were the first non natives to settle San Josef Bay...
Scratch the wheelbarrow and get a folding wagon. Beautiful scenery, thanks for taking us along.
Great idea, we can't wait to go back!
Great video.. just so you know, that tree is a cedar tree growing off an old tree that fell or died. We call that a nurse/nursing tree. The roots of the tree that grows off all the nutrients from the decaying log/stump/tree are left exposed as they make their way to the ground.when the stump eventually decays completely away the new tree looks very different as it looks supported by 'air' The Island is covered in these trees.
Thanks. It's so awesome up there. We don't have those in Colorado, but they are very cool to see.
Great video and such beautiful, amazing, magical scenery!! ❤❤❤ Vancouver Island...if you live there, you are truly blessed.
Thank you! Yes, it is a magical place. I'm looking forward to my next visit.
great videp! thank you for the information!
Glad it was helpful!
Nice one! I was surprised how busy the parking lot was! But it looked like the beach was fairly empty (?)
It was really busy that day. We had to wait for some cars to leave so we could park. It's a big beach, so it didn't seem too crowded, but there were people around.
Wow, I liked your video. Hoping UA-cam will recommend more of your stuff. I made the long trip to Side Bay from Langley a couple of years and now I want to visit this place. Bravo!
Glad you enjoyed it! I hope so too. We enjoyed this area and the whole journey getting there. I hope you can check it out soon. Thanks!
Beautiful! I think I need a Famagogo sticker! :)
I’m ashamed I haven’t given you one already… I’ll make sure to give you one next time.
❤
The boots are called cork boots
“Caulk” boots
Hi from Calgary,
thanks for the video. Do you have any more stickers?
I collect them for my Nalgene water bottle. I'm looking forward to my journey to Van Island in May. Im up visiting family and friends. Can't wait!
Yes, I do! But I'm in Central America and can't easily mail you one. Sorry. I'd normally send you one.
“San Josef Bay” no apostrophe s
it was early days on van.isl. and Fort Victoria had been built by the Hudson's Bay Co. who had been given "rights" on the island by the crown who wanted HBC to help get settlers to come ...A family arrived from overseas having been promised land if they came...Governor Douglas was there and told them where they could settle...but it was on the extreme northern end of the island Cape Scott/ San Josef Bay...undeterred the family set off and made it to their new homestead San Josef Bay...it is an incredible tale of surviving the terrain and climate and wildlife to establish their home...l read it in a volume on the history of the island...
l can tell you the trek north on foot on trails if there were any with all their supplies etc must have been an epic struggle...but they were tough and they did it...HBC eventually lost their crown right to the island for failing to allow settlement except their employee's and buddies....
Interesting stuff... I want to read more. Thanks for this.
@@Famagogo the old man was either a Finn, Norwegian or Danish his wife had a son from a previous marriage who was with them there is a photo of him in front of his small log cabin with furs on a line or wall behind him he is ripped... very muscular...
the old man and kids went to quatsino to buy a skiff...by row boat they were washed out to sea for almost 3 weeks his wife thought they were all dead he made it back tho' Gov. Douglas was a butthead to make the family go all that way incredible tale ... the book is a good 1 1/2 inches thick a brown paper cover history of Vncrvr island... if l find it l will pass along the full title...
found it Vancouver Island and British Columbia, their history, Resources and Prospects by
Mathew MACFIE F.R.G.S. published in 1865 l cannot be sure the story is in this volume... it is possible it is not it was many years ago that l last read it...but the story is true...they were the first non natives to settle San Josef Bay...
Thanks, It's so fun to hear these stories of what people endured. And today the whole word stops if cell phones go out...
@@Famagogo the story may have been in West Coast Chronicles...
Did you guys just leave your dogs in the van while you went to the beach?
Yes, it was very cool and he was quite happy to sleep. I'm not even sure he missed us.
Can I bring my dog on the beach?
Not sure, I think there are rules listed at the trail head.
@@mitchellking7697 No, due to wolves.
When did you go to the island, and did you go through Port Angeles?
Hi, We toured the island for the last 3 weeks. Yes, we took the ferry from Port Angeles to Victoria. Thanks for watching.
@@Famagogo I thought I saw your van passing through. If you head home through Port Angeles stop by The Coffee Box if you have time.