The CVCC Field Trip Program is open to all club members and provides opportunities for individuals to develop photographic skills through hands-on, onsite photography at varied locations around Vancouver Island. Our Field trips are offered approximately once a week, usually on alternating Saturdays and Sundays. Participants will benefit from the discovery of new accessible areas, the fellowship of others, and most of all from the sharing of photographic knowledge. Many of their photos can be viewed on the CVCC PBase display area. Images displayed throughout these Field Trip Pages were all taken on location and are displayed courtesy of CVCC members. Thank You
This year, the club is organizing a "Mentor" program in conjunction with the Field Trips. This program is intended to pair a member who is interested in gaining experience with either photo technique or in better understanding their equipment with a member who is more experienced, and is willing to pass on thier knowledge. Further details will be posted as soon as they are available.
Below is a list of upcoming Field Trips planned for each month, with links to more detailed information about each trip.
For further information on field trips contact any of the Committee members listed below:
Mike Rosen, Nancy Oliver, Don Brown, Carl Erland, or Leah Jansen
Clicking on the underlined date for any field trip will take you to the details for that particular trip.
- September
2012 - October
2012 - November
2012 - December
2012 - January
2013 - February
2013 - March
2013 - April
2013 - May
2013 - June
2013 - July
2013 - August
2012
| DATE | LOCATION | DESCRIPTION |
|---|---|---|
| Saturday, Sept. 01 | Duncan in the Evening - Duncan | Shooting in evening lighting conditions |
| Sunday, Sept. 09 | Ft Rodd Hill - Esquimalt | Historic Fort and British Antique Car Show |
| Saturday, Sept. 15 | Merridale Ciderworks - Shawnigan Lake | |
| Saturday, Sept. 22 | Salt Spring Island Market and Ruckle Park - Saltspring Island | with Bill Gardam and members of the Salt Spring Island Photo Cllub |
| Sunday, Sept. 30 | Transfer Beach - Ladysmith, BC | Beach, wooded paths, playground, architecture, railroad artifacts |
Field Trips
| DATE | LOCATION | DESCRIPTION |
|---|---|---|
| Saturday, Oct. 06 | Kinsol Trestle & Bright Angel's Park - Langford | with members of the Salt Spring Island Photo Club |
| Sunday, Oct. 14 | Goldstream Park - Langford | |
| Saturday, Oct 20 | Spectacle Lake - Malahat | |
| Sunday, Oct 28 | Eve's Park - Crofton | |
| DATE | LOCATION | DESCRIPTION |
|---|---|---|
| Saturday, Nov. 03 | Cowichan River Dike, Duncan | |
| Saturday, Nov.10 | Assembly Wharves, Cowichan Bay Estuary | |
| Sunday, Nov. 18 | Mill Bay Nature Park, Mill Bay | |
| Sunday, Nov. 25 | Esquimalt Lagoon, Esquimalt |
| DATE | LOCATION | DESCRIPTION |
|---|---|---|
| Saturday, Dec. 01 | Chemainus in the Evening | Note starting time - 4:00pm |
| Sunday, Dec. 09 | Maple Bay Christmas Sailpast | Meet at 6:30 PM at the Maple Bay Govt. dock across from the Sea Cadet building |
| DATE | LOCATION | DESCRIPTION |
|---|---|---|
| Sunday, Jan. 06 | Cowichan Bay | Theme: Black & White |
| Saturday, Jan. 12 | Cowichan Valley Churches | Theme: Architectural Detail / Black & White Meet: 9 am Island Savings Centre parking lot near library to pick up directions to various churches in the area. Each picture posted on pbase must be from a different church and should emphasize an architectural detail either in colour or black and white. |
| Tuesday, Jan. 15 | Reifel Bird Sanctuary | Mid week field trip to Delta BC. REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED - See Detail Page for details |
| Sunday, Jan. 20 | Kerry Park | Theme Nature |
| Saturday, Jan. 26 | Craigdarroch Castle & the Legislative Buildings (all day trip) | Registration is required - See detail page for instructions Theme: Architecture |
| DATE | LOCATION | DESCRIPTION |
|---|---|---|
| Saturday, Feb. 02 | Bigleaf Maple Syrup Festival | Theme: Maple Syrup / Laughter |
| Sunday, Feb. 10 | Nanaimo Old City Quarter and More | Theme: Architectural Detail |
| Sunday, Feb. 17 | Cowichan Bay Fire Hall | 4461 Trans Canada Highway Theme: Emergency Services / Vehicles & Equipment |
| Saturday, Feb. 23 | Crofton | Theme: Waterfront Views / Activities |
| DATE | LOCATION | DESCRIPTION |
|---|---|---|
| Sunday, Mar. 03 | Ladysmith Cemetary | 10:00 am |
| Saturday, Mar. 09 | Victoria Chinatown | 10:00 am |
| Sunday, Mar. 17 | Chemainus Scavenger Hunt | 10:00 am |
| Saturday, Mar. 23 | Dinter Nursery and Garden Centre | 10:00 am |
| Saturday, Mar. 30 | Piper's Lagoon | 10:00 am |
| DATE | LOCATION | DESCRIPTION |
|---|---|---|
| Sunday, April 07 2013 | Chemainus Lake | Time: 10:00 am / Theme: Nature |
| Saturday, April 13 2013 | Little Qualicum Cheese Works | Time: 10:30 / Theme: Farm & Cheese Works |
| Sunday, April 21 2013 | Somenos Marsh - East Side | Time : 10:00 am / Theme: Marshlands |
| Saturday, April 27 2013 | Bowen Park | Time: 10:00 am / Theme: Gardens and waterfalls |
| DATE | LOCATION | DESCRIPTION |
|---|---|---|
| Sunday, May 05 2013 | Gordon Bay Provincial Park | Time: 10:00 am / Theme: Nature |
| Saturday, May 11 2013 | St. Peter’s Anglican Church Grounds | Time: 10:00 am / Theme: Wildflowers |
| Sunday, May 19 2013 | Holland Creek Trail - Ladysmith | Time: 9:30 am / Theme: Nature |
| Saturday, May 25 2013 | Sheiling Studio - Cobble Hill | Time: 10:00 am |
| DATE | LOCATION | DESCRIPTION |
|---|---|---|
| Sunday, June 02 2013 | Providence Farm |
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| Saturday, June 08 2013 | Coast Collective, Victoria |
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| Sunday June 16 2013 | Inter Club Shoot, Thetis Lake Victoria | |
| Saturday, June 22 2013 | Saturday Abkazi Gardens, Victoria | |
| Saturday, June 29 2013 | Stocking Creek Park, Saltair |
| DATE | LOCATION | DESCRIPTION |
|---|---|---|
| DATE | LOCATION | DESCRIPTION |
|---|---|---|
| Saturday, August 4 | Genoa Bay | Tree-lined shores, towering vistas, float homes, quiet beaches, boats, water fowl. |
| Sunday, August 12 | North Island Wildlife Rescue Centre - Errington | Features include non-releasable animals and birds such as eagles, owls, turkey vulture, falcons, hawks, and black bears. |
| Saturday, August 18 | The Filberg Heritage Lodge & Park - Comox | (all day trip) |
| Saturday, August 25 | Cobble Hill Fair | Typical country fair |