Vancouver Island BC
Vancouver Island will capture your imagination with its beautiful, rugged coastline, lush emerald forests, majestic mountains, wild beaches, and abundant wildlife! Our Island adventure will take advantage of two incredible locations: Victoria, the charming capital city of British Columbia and Ucluelet, a historic fishing village located on the island’s awe-inspiring western coast.
Our photographic journey begins on the southern coast of Vancouver Island. With beautiful parklands, a vibrant cultural scene, and stunning colonial architecture, Victoria offers a diversity of photo opportunities. One of the highlights of our time in Victoria will be a visit to the renowned Butchart Gardens. Spanning 55 acres, this National Historic Site is home to over 900 plant varieties growing in magnificent creative displays. The photographic possibilities are endless as we wander among the Gardens’ colors and textures, statuary forms, and water features. We’ll also photograph the stunning architecture of the British Columbia parliament buildings, the Sheringham Point Lighthouse, and capture vistas from coastal parks.
Mid-week, we will drive north and west to the quiet village of Ucluelet. With the Pacific Ocean as a backdrop, Ucluelet provides the perfect base to explore Vancouver Island’s mid-coast. Here, we’ll hike through ancient forests, visit the wild beaches of Pacific Rim National Park Preserve, and enjoy finding creative compositions in Ucluelet’s active fishing harbor. One of our incredible photo opportunities will be a 5+ hour boat tour with Archipelago Wildlife Cruises, around Barkley Sound and the Broken Group Islands! We’ll be onboard the Princess Maiden motor yacht during sweet light to capture the amazing coastal scenery and wildlife within these channel islands. Wildlife possibilities include; whales, brown bears, sea lions, otters, eagles and an abundance of migrating seabirds.
Join DJP on Vancouver Island for a creative escape filled with beauty and photographic inspiration!
Registration
Tuition
$2495
*Tuition includes entrance fee to Butchart Gardens and 5+ hour wildlife boat tour.
Deposit: $695 due with Registration
Balance: due June 12, 2023
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Itinerary
sunday-Saturday | september 10 - 16, 2023
Our Workshop begins with a welcome orientation on Sunday at 7:00pm in Victoria, BC and concludes on Saturday at 12:00pm in Ucluelet, BC.
sunday-wednesday morning | september 10 - 13 | Victoria
wednesday evening-saturday | september 13 - 16 | Ucluelet
Each day will be packed with field sessions led by Doug at the best times for shooting, daily lectures to improve your photographic skills and visual seeing, constructive critiques of participants’ images, and open labs for individual assistance. Classroom sessions are tailored to each workshop and are based on participant interests and goals for the workshop. Additional topics are designed to enhance participants’ skills for the type of shooting the location emphasizes.
Location Highlights: Victoria: Butchart Gardens, British Columbia Parliament buildings, Sheringham Pt. Lighthouse, Tower Point, Spirit Bay. Ucluelet: Archipelago Wildlife Cruise, Amphitrite Pt. Lighthouse, Ancient Cedars Trail and Rainforest Trail, Pacific Rim National Park Preserve, Barkley Sound wildlife, Ucluelet Harbor.
“Doug’s personality makes the workshop enjoyable for all. Whether in the field or at the daily critique,
I always come away with new knowledge and ideas. ”
Workshop Details
LODGING
This workshop has two lodging locations. Participant information on making reservations is below.
Our first lodging location for the workshop is in Victoria, BC. at the Quality Inn Downtown Inner Harbour. There is a room block for participants starting on September 9 (4 nights), departing September 13. Room rates are $239 Canadian (CD) + tax per night.
For the second half of the workshop we’ll be located is in Ucluelet, BC. Two properties have discounted rooms available for us starting September 13 for four nights. The Bayshore Waterfront Inn (ph 250-726-2337) has four room styles ranging in price from $260-$310 CD. Ukee Peninsula Motel (ph 250- 726-7751) has two room styles ranging in price from $229-$239 CD. *Room styles at each property are limited so book early to get the room style you want!
TRAVEL
Participants are responsible for making their own travel arrangements to/from the workshop and during the workshop.
Part of the adventure of Vancouver Island is getting there! Here are several options.
1. Fly into Victoria, British Columbia (YYJ) and rent a car in Victoria.
2. Fly into Vancouver, British Columbia (YVR) and rent a car there. Travel via BC Ferries from Port Tsawwarren (in the city of Vancouver) to Port Swartz on Vancouver Island (approximately 1.5 hour ferry trip). The drive from Port Swartz to Victoria is about 30 minutes.
3. Travel from Port Angeles, Washington via Black Ball Ferry Line to Victoria.
Half-way through the workshop, participants will drive to Ucluelet from Victoria, which is approximately a 4 hour drive.
Doug Johnson Photography is not responsible for cancellations due to medical or other emergencies or reimbursement of non-refundable airline tickets, hotel rooms in the event of a workshop cancellation. Please consider the purchase of travel insurance.
ACTIVITY LEVEL
Moderate; up to 4 miles, marked paths and trails. Elevation: near sea level
EQUIPMENT & ATTIRE
We want your experience on a Doug Johnson Photography workshop to be extraordinary and recognize that preparation is one important key to success. Specific guidelines will be sent to participants, but a general list of recommendations can be downloaded via our Gear & Packing List.
FEES
Workshop tuition includes entrance fee to Butchart Gardens and our wildlife boat tour on Barkley Sound.
Covid-19 Vaccination
In support of Doug Johnson Photography’s commitment to health and safety, DJP Workshops is requiring all participants to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 as defined by the CDC before the start date of their workshop.
Guidelines are subject to change for specific workshops based on evolving health guidance from the CDC and public health experts. DJP will revise requirements, including the use of face masks, based on the CDC and requirements of federal, state, and local laws and regulations.
Additional Information
Please visit FAQs about Location Workshops.
Please review our Cancellation Policy to learn about new policies for 2023.
We are always happy to talk with you about our workshops and what makes a good match for your goals. If you have any questions, please feel free to call Doug at 303-829-2215.
