This weekend I was finally able to make it out for a hike, it was rainy a bit but not as bad as the previous weekends. I went out to Metchosin to do a small hike/trail to Sitting Lady Falls and Witty’s Lagoon. It was a beautiful trail that I have not done in a very long time. It’s normally very busy in the summer since Witty’s Lagoon is a popular spot since you are able to walk out when the tide is out. It was nice to go with the beautiful fall scenery and weather since it’s not as busy. One thing that has come to my attention during this free inquiry is the impact of weather on my progress. I absolutely love the outdoors and that is one of the main reasons I chose this topic. I think in my excitement I forgot about the fall/winter weather we get here on the island, which is funny since I have lived here my whole life.

A picture of sitting lady falls
This is called Sitting Lady Falls since the rock formation with the water running over somewhat represents a sitting lady. – Google search “why is it called sitting lady falls”, Image taken by Kate Carnwell
Witty’s Lagoon. Image take by Kate Carnwell
The sound of water. Video recorded by Kate Carnwell
Taken by Kate Carnwell
Taken by Kate Carnwell

Resources

Here is a great k-12 resource/study guide that explains erosion and deposition. this resource can explains how sitting lady falls rock formations have eroded to the shape they are in now

Here is a Canadian Government resource about a at risk species located on the island and specifically at Witty’s Lagoon. This called the contorted pod evening primrose