Shannon Ainslie

"For years we didn’t know there is this inland rainforest here, we drove by it all the time. We’re excited to create not just a stop but a destination.”

“There’s nothing better than taking a Sunday drive and stopping at local farm stands.”

“We’re just a proud Indigenous owned and operated café, built on our Indigenous values right from roasting our beans to the atmosphere created with intention, connection and sharing stories, it all goes together."

The babies can be seen keeping close to their moms and suckling milk, creating adorable moments.

"It's an ongoing problem for the gardening community here, you learn to live with it the best you can."

It can be fun finding a rare or bizarre looking insect and try to identify it.

The six-hectare public garden has colourful blooms and stunning views.

"“We had decades to plan for the boomers."

One of the most common owls in North America, great horned owls are known by their long, ear-like tufts and big yellow eyes.

The squirrel in Lynx's video appears to have leucism.

“It’s a disgusting job and a lot of it has been about just manning up and getting under there, but we absolutely love it."

“I’ve tried everything. I’ve tried hanging sparkly things in the backyard to scare them away and putting the sprinkler on but it doesn’t matter, they’ll literally come in and eat every seed you put down."

"Who knew finding a bird could be so exciting?”

The first petals are appearing on the famous arrow-leaved balsamroot that turns the hillsides yellow every spring.  

“We’re happy to comply with bylaws but we also think the bylaws need to be updated."

Wetlands are remarkable ecosystems teeming with life.

"We were in a war zone. I was on edge, I’d never had air missile threats, I’d never had to run for shelter.”

Male flickers will spread out their bright tail feathers to show off.

“The park provides a glimpse into the lives of an early settler family that helped shape agriculture in the region."

“We love to share with people and I think we transmit that. It makes us more successful because we enjoy what we’re doing.”

"They were not terribly bothered by me or my dog, they only made soft honking sounds.”

The ferry offers visitors from far and wide and unique and memorable experience.

Each species has distinctly different plumage colours and patterns, and unique vocalizations that make it easier to identify them.

The axolotl has the remarkable ability to regenerate parts of its body including limbs, eyes and vital organs.