Pocketful of Memory Cards

Ever since the Big Birthday Trip to New York three years ago, the three amigos have been trying to organize another adventure.  Portugal was our first choice, but timing has been an issue along with the plummeting Canadian dollar.  We decided our need to get away together was more important than the location so we booked a four day weekend at Cathedral Lake Lodge . With their base camp a mere two hour drive from our Tim Horton's stop, it guaranteed a whole lot of quality time together, surrounded by nature. Here we are at base camp waiting for our ride.  Cathedral Lake Lodge provides three trips up the mountain daily.  For residents of the Lodge, it's included in the price.  For others it's $100 return. I cannot imagine lugging camping gear etc. up to this place, even by vehicle but I'm not a camper so if you are, check out Trip Advisor for more info.   Not long after we arrived two big trucks pulled up and discharged their load of...

After we left Interior Whitewater Expeditions , we drove to the near by Dutch Lake Resort to make a dinner reservation at The Painted Turtle .  We had looked at Dutch Lake Resort as a possible place to stay but there were no vacancies when it came time to book our accommodation.  Once we arrived, we discovered a calm lake surrounded by trees, replete with lily pads, turtles, fish, and a sandy beach at one end.  The resort looked clean and well run, but the cabins seemed fairly close together.  And right behind the cabins there were about fifty RV's, also close together.  I don't think we would have enjoyed this spot as much as Alpine Meadows and Across the Creek Cabins .  It looks like a good spot for families though. Children were running around, canoeing, swimming in  the lake... ...and picking moose noses. The public beach at the south end of Dutch Lake. Views from the Dutch Lake Resort dock. We booked our table for two a...