EXPLORING the MALAHAT

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I often rive over a small mountain pass on Vancouver Island and never stop to take a look at the views.
I decided to stop at the two viewpoints and the rest area to check them out and see what they have to offer.
Incredible views are offered up and it's worth stopping and taking a look.
Come along and enjoy the adventure😁
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[@JimHayesHiking]

Man,that road noise was maddening! Great views though! Have a great weekend my friend.

[@agesadventures]

Yeah, the road noise was quite loud, especially in that rest area! It looks like such a nice spot to have lunch...you'd need earplugs to enjoy it. The views are really good from up there. I'm glad that they decided to put them in when building the highway.

[@hikingoutdoorfamily]

This was very nice to see you stop at couple different spots along your drive. That totem was beautiful looking and the view of the water at the end was also really nice.

[@agesadventures]

Thanks, Sara! It looks like they regularly clean that totem because it looked in great shape. Yeah, that last view is really impressive😁 I'm glad I decided to take the time out to check it out up there.

[@EventyrsorenDenmark]

The views over the water is so beautiful ❤

[@agesadventures]

Thank you😁 That the Ocean we're looking at from these views. It really is nice to look at it from there😀 I hope you're having a great weekend, Eventyrsoren😊

[@CraigKoppel]

Vancouver island is really beautiful. Great views and tall trees. Lots of lookouts. Too bad about the traffic noise though. 👍6

[@agesadventures]

Yeah, if you ever get a chance, you should come visit😁 There's lots to see even if you just stick to the touristy spots. The traffic noise up there was quite loud. I was surprised. I'm aiming to explore even more new areas to me this summer. There's quite a lot to see. Thanks for coming along , Craig😀

[@flynorthprod]

Great job, Age. You have some beautiful lookouts in your area. Definitely worth stopping to have a look. 👌👍

[@agesadventures]

Thanks, Daryl😁 They really picked some great spots for those lookouts! I'm glad I stopped to share😀 I'm going to have to go back and check out that path sometime. It probably leads all the way down to the Ocean to a private spot.

[@nationalparksprincess3216]

I have always thought it would be cool to stop at all the historical marker signs along the roads and highways on our travels. The roads are always so busy, and there is never enough time. I enjoyed the ride and the sights. That final viewpoint was beautiful. I did a video yesterday at a beautiful spot in Idaho, and it had an area that was distasteful from people throwing change and hairbands on a rock at the lookout 😳

[@agesadventures]

Well, there certainly are a lot of historical marker signs all over the place. Maybe try to hit the ones close to home, so you can see what the tourists see😁 Why would people throw change on a rock? I'd be there picking it up...money is money, lol😀 The hairbands sound kind of strange too!

[@nationalparksprincess3216]

@@agesadventures the change was over a fence with a long drop off. It was awful to see. So sad 😞

[@agesadventures]

@@nationalparksprincess3216 strange that people would throw it over there.

[@johncrosio4380]

Love the views up there they seem never-ending. Thanks age

[@agesadventures]

Thanks, John😁 There are certainly a lot of views and I'm happy to share them😀 Have you been watching the Stanley Cup Finals??? I've got my fingers crossed for Monday that the Oilers can win one more game this season🤞🤞😊

[@lifesahobby]

Aimlessly strolling around a beach listening to your video .... I eventually sit down and start watching as the squirrel arrived . . Now I've got to start it again and watch it through . .😂 When is the big walk,?

[@agesadventures]

Squirrel🐿 Thanks, Owen😁 I don't know when I'll be doing the big hike. There have been a lot of distractions for me this year, so I haven't been out getting my needed exercise and thus I'm not in the aerobic shape for it yet. I may need to delay until next year, but we'll see. I may still be able to get myself ready for it this summer.

[@1982Noddin]

A rest stop you cant rest in 😂😂😂 Nice video mate 👍

[@agesadventures]

Yes, no rest is happening there! Too bad because it seems like a nice spot😀

[@ervinslens]

This is absolutely amazing man, mind blowing scenery! 👏

[@agesadventures]

Thank you😁 The views are certainly beautiful! Once day, I'd like to get a boat and play on the ocean below.

[@chrisbentleywalkingandrambling]

I wonder if when the first rest stop was created, there was a more of an open view that has been obscured over the years. Still a beautiful vista. As for the sign. Sadly, people will ignore it and continue to dump their rubbish, believing it someone else's responsibility to clear up their mess. We do go around with our eyes shut a lot these days, zipping from place to place and not taking it all in. Thanks for sharing, Age. Have a great weekend.

[@agesadventures]

It probably was quite cleared in the past and yes the trees have grown up around it over the years. Unfortunately, where the people are throwing their trash is not easily accessible so it just sits there for everyone to see☹ We sure do go around with our eyes shut or at least with blinders on so we only see forward. It was fun to stop and take a look. I hope you're having a great weekend too, Chris😁 By the way, I'm close to the 4,000. 42 hours to go, so hopefully, I'll hit the mark soon😀

[@chrisbentleywalkingandrambling]

@@agesadventures nice one Age. Congratulations.

[@agesadventures]

@@chrisbentleywalkingandrambling well, I'm not quite there yet...😁

[@chrisbentleywalkingandrambling]

@agesadventures it's a foregone conclusion, so I wanted to be the one to congratulate you.

[@agesadventures]

@@chrisbentleywalkingandrambling thanks, Chris😀

[@HobbiesHobo]

I stop at both rest stops whenever I can, if the weather is OK and it's light out! Sometimes they are really crowded with tourists. People on Instagram like the small totem!

[@agesadventures]

Yeah, if it were pouring down rain it wouldn't be much fun up there! It would probably look really nice in the snow😀 It sure is loud up there though. I put the totem on my Instagram today😁

[@FrigginKlar]

Thanks for this. I love a good road trip.

[@agesadventures]

It's always great to go on a road trip. Just planned to take a little extra time and stop along the way. You don't want to miss out on the views😁

[@ayamentok]

wow beautiful view ❤ Thank for sharing

[@agesadventures]

Thank you😁 I'm glad you enjoyed the video😀

[@HikeCamp]

Very pretty touristy stuff.

[@agesadventures]

Thanks, Max😁 It's nice to have these places to get out and see the beautiful views that are there😀 I also like that the rest area told a little bit of the history of putting in that road.

[@The_Don_TV]

Some interesting views for sure there. I like to see those maps that tell you a little bit of history about the place too. Got couple of places over here as well that I just ignore for some reason, and pass by it dosens of times. I'll have to change that. Thank You for upload and taking us along Age. 👍🏻😎

[@agesadventures]

Absolutely change that! Just take a look and see if you're missing anything exciting😁

[@The_Don_TV]

@@agesadventures I will for sure. Who knows what I'm missing out... 🤷‍♂️😂

[@outdoorlifeofindoorperson1263]

It is beautiful place! Wow... Thank you for the video!

[@agesadventures]

Thank you😁 The views really are some good ones there😀

[@wanderingoutyonder]

Looks like a great view! Thanks for sharing!

[@agesadventures]

It's amazing some of the views we pass by regularly. I'm glad I took the time to stop and take a look this time😁

[@wendingourway]

Those are some pretty fantastic views!! I'm with you, some signage just shouldn't be needed...common sense people! It's like our Peggy's Cove and the signs all over to keep off the wet rocks...but people don't and risk and some inevitable lose of life. Nice to have these pull-off areas along the highway...stretch those legs and have a snack too!

[@agesadventures]

Yeah, the views were really good😀 Yup, the signage was ignored too☹ Garbage thrown over the fence! It sounds like the Peggy's Cove signs are a little more important. Trying to save lives. I like that we have these pull-offs. I'm lad when building the highways, the government and builders thought of a little more than just getting from Point A to Point B.

[@Truckerjonsoutdoors]

So.wyimes it is good to get slow it down and see what is around us.

[@agesadventures]

Exactly! I decided to stop and take the extra time to see what was there😀 I'm always in a rush to get to the destination so that I can do what I planned to do sooner. This day, I decided to make this part of the journey and destination. Nice views up there, but certainly too loud to stay for long.

[@NorwayHikesTrails]

Nice drove and beautiful viewpoint. Take care 😊

[@agesadventures]

Thank You😁 It's nice when you're on a journey to stop along the way and see the views😀

[@DAoutdoors]

Stunning views Age, brilliant stuff. A sign asking people not to throw litter over a fence. Does that not just say so much about modern society! 🤔

[@agesadventures]

Thanks, Dave😁 Yeah, it's nice that when they were constructing the road they thought to put those pull-outs in so people can stop and appreciate the views😀 I wonder how many people those signs actually stop from throwing trash.

[@imlukvn]

beautiful exploring trip

[@agesadventures]

Thank you😁 There really are some great views if we just stop and take the time to look😀

[@frh-freerangehuman]

Awesome views and what beautiful surroundings in general.

[@agesadventures]

They really are great up there😁 If all the cars would stop moving, it would be peaceful too😀

[@frh-freerangehuman]

Indeed!

[@NatureAndOther]

Great views from up there ❤👍

[@agesadventures]

Thank you, Roni😁 It was about time I stopped to take in the views that all the tourists do😀

[@joesoutdoorplaces]

Beautiful overlooks. I’m with you. Why would an intelligent species need a sign not to litter?

[@agesadventures]

They really are great spots to take in a view. Well, people ignored the sign anyway and littered☹ So maybe there needs to be a bigger sign with neon!

[@IceBearHalfwayPoint]

Nice video. Lol, Steevo 😆

[@agesadventures]

Thanks, IceBear😁 Some great view to see. Just take a little extra time on the journey and see what's there. Yeah, I was surprised by the licence plate😀

[@lorenzooutandabout]

Nice 👍

[@agesadventures]

Thanks, Lorenzo😁 I thought it was time to stop and take a look😀

[@overthehilloutdoors]

Them views are amazing, shame about the rubbish, although any similar lay-by in England would be knee deep in dumped junk

[@agesadventures]

Thanks, Rob😁 Yeah, I'm not sure why people think that's the place to dump your trash! At least do it somewhere in town, where it would be easier for someone to clean it up. You have the same problem over there too☹

[@overthehilloutdoors]

@@agesadventures yh outskirts of most major towns are dumping grounds and cities are just tips, fly tipping is a real problem over here

[@scootladychicago]

it's fun to play tourist in your own stomping grounds isn't it? hope you are having a great weekend, age! 🛴❤

[@agesadventures]

It can be for these types of views😁 Weekend is good so far and I hope yours is too😃

[@DCOutdoors]

Haha, Stevo.

[@agesadventures]

I know...what was he doing there, lol😁

[@waterfallmadman]

OK here’s a question for you: over 25 years ago, after I proposed to my wife, we stopped at a really fancy and expensive five star restaurant somewhere on the Malahat. I.think it may have been a hotel as well. We cannot remember the name of it. And it may not be there anymore. Any idea what it was called? 😁

[@agesadventures]

The fancy one is the Villa Eyrie and the other one there is the Malahat Chalet which has the Moon Water Lodge. Do either of those ring a bell for you?

[@waterfallmadman]

@@agesadventures yes, it was called the Aerie resort when we were there way back then. Thanks so much!

[@agesadventures]

@@waterfallmadman no problem! Happy Anniversary, when it comes up😀

[@DaveRobb]

Beautiful views but really hate the rode noise. I know its not your fault.

[@agesadventures]

Thanks, Dave😁 Yeah, the road noise it terrible there! I left it in to show people what it's like there and they can be prepared if they ever go... It's too bad because the rest area looked alright for a picnic area, but there is no way I'd try to do one there with that noise.