It won’t be long now before camping season starts in Fintry Provincial Park.   I  have been very fortunate virtually having the park to myself these past winter months.  Now it is time for others to enjoy what the park has to offer.  From the many trails and scenic walks to adventures on Okanagan Lake, it really is a perfect place to come to.  Before settling in Fintry Delta, my family and I camped many summers in this BC park.  For those of you feeling more adventurous you can always climb the 400 plus steps by the Shorts Creek Waterfall and admire the many vistas.  Believe me, it is really a good work out! 

As I am keen gardener/photographer one of the highlights for me is admiring the many wildflowers as spring arrives.  First to bloom of course is the Balsam Root (Arrowleaf).  Many clumps are to be seen up on the mountain side.  Soon to follow are the lupins and then the mounds of wild penstemon, my favourite.  A much loved plant of the humming bird.  For further information on wild flowers found in Fintry Provincial Park visit www.wildflower.org, www.env.gov.bc.ca/bcparks/explore/parkpgs/fintry/

There are left over gardens from the Dun Waters Fintry estate.  While wandering through I often spot an odd clump of daffolds or iris.  What remains abundant though are the lilacs and they really are a sight to see, both purple and white.  I almost forgot to mention the wild roses that come in many shades of pink.  The scent is amazing as you walk through the trails.

Let us not forget the wildlife.  Deer roam through the woods, quail rummage through the undergrowth and there is a prominent presence of geese in early spring.  I am always happy to see the black capped chickadees too with their distinctive bird call.  

Happy Camping