When I was a child, my father loved to explore the most remote areas of our home province of British Columbia. Outings and vacations often involved driving to the end of the road, any road, and sometimes camping there. I guess I inherited a bit of his wanderlust! 

The tiny village of Lund, a 35 minute drive north of Powell River, BC, is literally either the beginning or the end of a very long road. Highway 101, the Pacific Coastal Highway, is one of the longest highways in the world. At the other end is Puerto Montt, Chile, approximately 15,202 km to the south.

Best known today as the gateway to Desolation Sound and the Copeland Islands, Lund originated as a rugged and remote fishing village. When we spent part of an afternoon there earlier this week, the sun was shining and the ocean views were spectacular. 

In addition to providing services for boaters, Lund is known around the area for the wonderful cinnamon buns at Nancy’s Bakery. While cinnamon buns are Nancy’s specialty, she serves a variety of other tasty treats and we enjoyed lunch at a little patio table out front of the bakery. While the food was delicious, the view was amazing. I really didn’t want to leave! 

This is a very short post, but also the first one I’ve ever written while waiting in line for a ferry! We’re on our way back to Vancouver for another weekend with family before we head for home.