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Tam McTavish
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04/13/2019
The less ideal bathroom by the beach at Whytecliff Park.
Tam McTavish
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04/13/2019
At Whytecliff Park, there is often interesting debris washed up from logs that snuck free of logging booms.
Tam McTavish
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04/13/2019
Crossing the causeway to Whyte Islet.
Tam McTavish
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04/13/2019
Depending on the tide, access can be easy or a fun adventure hopping rocks.
Tam McTavish
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04/13/2019
The only section that is especially tricky is the final part that has a big gap at higher tides.
Tam McTavish
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04/13/2019
The clear path going up the spine of Whytecliff Islet.
Tam McTavish
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04/13/2019
The top of Whytecliff Islet has some fun rocks to wander across.
Tam McTavish
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04/13/2019
Arbutus trees sit on the upper part of the island, and ferries pass by. A truely iconic B.C. image.
Tam McTavish
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04/13/2019
The tip of the islet has superb views out onto the Strait of Georgia.
Tam McTavish
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04/13/2019
Two sea lions can be see playing in the waves near Whytecliff Islet.
Tam McTavish
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04/13/2019
Sadly there is plenty of graffiti in Whytecliff Park.
Tam McTavish
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04/13/2019
Looking back at the beach from the top of the islet.
Tam McTavish
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04/13/2019
Heading back across the causeway.
Tam McTavish
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04/13/2019
It will be very hard to spot, but just left of the causeway a seal is floating. They seem to enjoy popping through the rocks to avoid the sea lions.
Tam McTavish
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04/13/2019
Crossing the pebbly beach. Divers can be seen entering the water. This is a very popular spot for diving as the water is clearer and there is ample marine life.
Tam McTavish
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04/13/2019
A set of steps leads to the shoreside cliffs.
Tam McTavish
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04/13/2019
These little walls have bolts at the top and make for decent rock climbing.
Tam McTavish
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04/13/2019
Farther along the trail, the views down the Howe Sound and out to Bowen Island become the focus.
Tam McTavish
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04/13/2019
Whytecliff Park, which surrounds the parking area, is wide open and an excellent place for picnics.
Tam McTavish
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04/13/2019
While heavily treed, the area faces west and gets the full force of the sunset.

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