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14 Dec 2023
2023 Cetacean and Pinniped Report
As 2023 comes to an end it is time to look back on this years whale and dolphin visitations. Orcas visited consistently in the late winter / early spring timeframe. During the summer they showed up in Jervis Inlet but only rarely visited close to the Hideaway. This changed in September with them coming through […]
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18 Jul 2023
Dogs of the Hideaway
We have a wonderful time with all of the dogs that have come to stay at the Hideaway. Here are some that have been recent visitors to the Hideaway.
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12 Apr 2023
Purchase Photographic Art
Your host, Glenn, is a wildlife photographer who captures the local wildlife to create memorable art that can be purchased. All of the art photography that is displayed in the Hideaway is available for purchase and other photos are available on order. To view available art that is not presently on display go to Narrows […]
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05 Apr 2023
News for the New Season
Here are a few of the things that we’ve been busy adding to the Hideaway over the winter to prepare for the new season. We now have a new ramp The old ramp had character but was getting a little worn and wobbly. This is not too surprising as it was somewhere around 50 years […]
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14 Dec 2022
Winter Projects
While we have closed the Hideaway for the winter we still have a number of projects on the go. In October we replaced our old ramp which had provided access to the dock for the last 50 years. It was still mostly functional but its age was showing. The new ramp, shown in the attached […]
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14 Dec 2021
Getting Here
By Ferry From Vancouver Find your way to the ferry terminal at Horseshoe Bay and catch the Langdale ferry. During high season and on long weekends reservations are recommended. The trip across takes 40 minutes. For schedules and to make reservations visit the BC Ferries website.Once across, the drive to where we meet you will take […]
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10 Dec 2021
What about Pets?
We welcome furry family members but there are a few special things to remember if you plan to bring a pet along for your get away. We are in a remote location, accessible only by boat. Pets, such as cats, that may find boats and water distressing should be brought over in a pet carrier. […]
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18 Nov 2021
Getting Around
The Hideaway is boat in only. We pick you up at the start of your stay and return you to the other side when you leave. While there are many activities and non-activities to keep one occupied around the Hideaway, there are activities that you might want to pursue that require getting across the water. […]
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06 Oct 2021
The Humpbacks are Back
The Humpback whales have been feeding in the inlet just off of the Retreat for the past 2 days. Humpbacks spend the spring, summer and fall on feeding grounds in northern latitudes. In the winter they migrate to calving and breeding grounds in tropical waters. In our area they tend to appear in early spring […]
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05 Oct 2021
What Meals to Bring
Whether your goal is to have quick and easy meals or gourmet delights there are a few pointer that will make it easier to select what to bring. The Kitchen You will find that we have supplied all of the appliances that you would normally find in any fully equipped kitchen. A full size refrigerator […]
