Getting Our Campervan Ready + Dawn at Burnaby Lake

We prep our Roadtrek Zion campervan as we await travel restrictions to lift in BC. Also, Gordon goes for a stunning dawn paddle at Burnaby Lake, where he sees some enchanting wildlife.
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[@lolo-vansbestfriend2676]

Well not exactly what I was hoping to hear today regarding the travel restrictions. Hope your travel plans aren’t to affected. We will be canceling some campground bookings we had for next week outside of our health region. Fingers crossed for the June 15th announcement. Cheers from Lolo - Van’s Best Friend.

[@hikenrv]

We had to make two cancellations as well! And yes, crossing fingers for June 15th (just made some reservations for the 16th). In the interim we will return to a few local spots. Be safe and be well!

[@chribets]

What a great video of your morning paddle! We really enjoyed seeing all the critters, especially the beaver having breakfast. Thanks for your posts.

[@hikenrv]

Thank you and glad you enjoyed! Wonderful critters!

[@Lauraannmccall]

Such a lovely video - loved the paddle, especially the sunrise and the beaver having breakfast. Thanks for sharing!

[@hikenrv]

We just watched the paddle again yesterday,; it was a such a wonderful morning...glad we could share and that you enjoyed!

[@nancyskean6425]

That was so peaceful. Thanks once again for taking the time to share your beautiful country with us.

[@hikenrv]

Our pleasure!

[@betsywicks6291]

Even though the Island is beautiful, when the time is right, we look forward to getting on the ferry to visit our family on the Mainland. Really enjoy your videos! Beautiful BC!

[@hikenrv]

Thank you...and we are keen on visiting Vancouver Island when it is appropriate! So many wonderful spots!

[@theresaboudreau2206]

I always enjoy your wildlife segments. Thanks.

[@hikenrv]

Our pleasure! Morning always seems best to capture wildlife on video...at least for us. Appreciate you watching! 🚐

[@DLL1970]

What a nice, relaxing paddle. Thanks for sharing!

[@hikenrv]

Thank you..and our pleasure to share!

[@alecmurray4921]

I feel the same way here in Southern Ontario. Waiting and hoping for restrictions to ease. So I’ve been doing the maintenance and prep too. All that’s left is a thorough windshield cleaning an Rain-x, pack and stock and we’ll be away. Of course, I thought we were close in December and had planned to go winter camping in Algonquin Park in January. Then February. Managed a 3-day trip in March during the one week that restrictions were lifted. Suffice to say, I’m not holding my breath, but I am preparing. And hoping. Safe travels, and thanks for your always interesting videos.

[@hikenrv]

We may be a bit optimistic, but crossing fingers for now! We are allowed to do some local trips under current rules, so that will likely be our trips if no changes next week. Just noted that we need to do that windshield cleaning too! Appreciate the comments and be safe and be well!

[@mjm3852]

We are under tight travel restrictions also; not supposed even leave our own community until mid June at the earliest. Gorgeous paddle scenery as always; amazing wildlife shots! Thanks for sharing.

[@hikenrv]

We may be a bit optimistic for too many changes as early as next week, though we can now do some local travel. Likely a phased plan as long as all our health indicators keep improving! Glad you enjoyed the video...early mornings are often the best! Be safe and be well! 🚐

[@georgelim2135]

Wish we could join you for a paddle in a local lake with so beautiful scenery. Looking forward to more videos of your hiking/RV adventures.

[@hikenrv]

Appreciate the comment! It’s often about ‘when you go’ than ‘where you go’...mist on water, twilight or the golden hour, and not many others around can make almost any place a little more special! Let’s hope for more travel opportunities soon!

[@larryvincent2098]

This was a very beautiful video !! Love the sunrise and the scenery and the wild life . Thank you for sharing this amazing beautiful video with me !! Be Safe & Be Kind

[@hikenrv]

Our pleasure! And yes, the sunrise and the mist on the lake were wonderful to see! Appreciate the comments!

[@adrianhockey9334]

Another excellent video, despite the restrictions glad you are able to get out and enjoy your stunning countryside.We are now able to travel widely in the UK and a small number of overseas countries but general wider travel is not encouraged.The weather has been poor so we have been unable to take advantage of travelling too far, it appears that many here in the UK will spend their holidays within the UK making accommodation a challenge and possibly quite expensive. I understand that Motorhome and camping holidays are in great demand.Hope the restrictions in BC will come to an end soon and you get travel further afield as I look forward to seeing more stunning videos.Take care.😁👍🍺🍷🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿

[@hikenrv]

Glad you enjoyed! Nice to hear that everything is gradually opening up; we expect similar here, though that will vary by province with some still seeing quite high COVID cases. Likely a busy summer for same reasons as you noted for the UK, and expect it will be hard to find spots to camp during the main summer season. We were just checking a private campground that we like and they noted that they are so busy that they cannot respond to phone calls, asking instead that you leave a message and they will get back to you within 72 hours. The US CDN border is closed for at least one more month, so that will limit options as well. Regardless, we will still likely find a number of great spots, perhaps less well known and are looking forward to a hopefully closer to normal summer! Appreciate the comments and update! 🚐

[@rustykatt3870]

Hi thanks for the wonderful nature video.🦫🚣🏾‍♀️If I missed it, sorry- have you decided on your next vehicle?

[@hikenrv]

Glad you enjoyed...it was a fun paddle! As for a vehicle the answer is no....we were talking to one of the other RV manufacturers sales reps and he noted that trying to buy one of theirs now would be very difficult...huge waiting list! Combination of high demand and slower production due to COVID (and RV parts supply side issues as well). That appears to be a common challenge for most. We will likely continue with ours for sometime yet as a result, plus it does meet our needs most of the time.

[@rustykatt3870]

@@hikenrv Great! Thanks for the response. I always enjoy your videos. 😀

[@shawnahansen8597]

Excellent video (of course) - looks like the restrictions will change after the long weekend so hopefully you get your reservations! We just picked up a new ARB awning with an enclosed tent option (so our kitten can be outside and not run off), so we're cleaning and prepping the van with the hopes we can get away! We want to head east of Hope since now my husband is addicted to those samosas from the food truck you recommended and it's been a year since we've stopped for one! We just need to stay at more rec sites since it looks as if all the provincial campgrounds will be full this year. Happy travels and look forward to new videos!

[@hikenrv]

Haha, we were literally just saying the same things about the travel side (including a serious Samosa craving!). We will look for a Westy with a new ARB awning on our travels! Let’s hope things continue to improve! Be safe and be well! 🚐

[@carolmelton9067]

Another beautiful, peaceful paddle - thanks for sharing! I hope you can get back to traveling soon.

[@hikenrv]

So glad you enjoyed!. Hopefully our various indicators keep moving in everyone’s interest; weekly case numbers and hospitalizations continue to go down, positivity rate etc all dropping so far and we are at about 60% of eligible population now with initial vaccination so looking good! We may be a bit optimistic for next week though.

[@lexylain7774]

How cool and lucky were you to get such awesome footage of the beaver! Thanks for that. That's like Canadian Geographic quality! Maybe you could sell it to them😉😄🌞 (ha ha ha)

[@hikenrv]

Yes, it was a great day! Appreciate the comment! It was a good sign when filming the beaver dam that there a big splash from what was likely one of the residents!

[@cleanerlakes]

What amazing nature sounds at the marsh.

[@hikenrv]

Agreed! And If you go early there Is no one practicing their flying lessons!

[@sandrahyam8288]

Love watching your adventures. We also have reservations at Kettle River first week of June. But as we are in Salmon Arm we are in that health area but we made our reservation in March so really hope to be able to get there

[@hikenrv]

Thank you...our pleasure to share! We really enjoy the whole area around the Kettle River and hope that works out well for you! We have reservations at Manning Park (one of our favorites), but under current restrictions outside of our travel zone. We will see if that changes. Wishing you safe travels!

[@marn8ehawkes709]

Beautiful I just got kayaks and making a list of places I like to go see I will definitely put that on my list

[@hikenrv]

Glad you enjoyed! It was nice early, but note that later on in day it may get a lot busier on occasion...rowers use for practices. Strongly suggest adding the Widgeon Slough area to any trip...(see last half of this video kzbin.info/www/bejne/mZbRlqywjpWLY7M) and congrats on the new kayaks!

[@UrdaMan3rd]

What product did you use to lube the steps and various compartment doors? Thank luv your video productions! Excellent quality 🙏🏻

[@hikenrv]

Here you go...seems to work for us www.jigaloo.ca Thank you for your comments! Appreciate you watching! 🚐

[@larrymcbryan5630]

Have you ever paddled and hiked to Widgeon Falls? Great video. Last summer we saw turtles around the Cariboo Dam. Nancy

[@hikenrv]

Gordon has, several months ago (kzbin.info/www/bejne/mZbRlqywjpWLY7M). A wonderful trip! Glad you enjoyed....turtles, that would have been an added bonus!

[@dougascoli310]

Excellent! Sorry to hear of the restrictions - hope you get out next week! May I ask, what canoe do you own - and do you like it? And do you have a special pump? I really would like to get out on the water too.

[@hikenrv]

We most often use our Alpacka Explorer Packraft (used in this video) and love it. Had for many years and it is great...to use when hiking or in our van. We did a review here: kzbin.info/www/bejne/mZbRlqywjpWLY7M. The pump was picked up separately and we touch on it in video as well. Thanks for watching and safe travels!