Pitt-Addington Marsh Landscape Photography
Pitt Addington Marsh in British Columbia, Canada
Early December at Pitt-Addington Marsh
Photo Essay With Black and White Photography
After what felt like a month of steady rain, sunshine was finally in the forecast for a day in early December and I grabbed the opportunity to hop in the car and get out of Vancouver.
I had landscape photography in mind and decided on Pitt-Addington Marsh near Pitt Meadows and Maple Ridge in British Columbia as my destination.
The drive from Vancouver is about 50 kilometers and takes approximately 50 minutes depending on the time of day you make the drive. For an enjoyable trip, I would advise you to avoid Highway 1 during rush hour.
Map with a route from Vancouver to Pitt-Addington Marsh. If you have time I suggest the more scenic route 7A via Burnaby and Coquitlam.
The city turns to farmland as you head out from either Coquitlam, Pitt Meadows, or Maple Ridge, and as you get closer to Pitt-Addington Marsh a wall of rolling hills and mountains appears in the distance.
The landscape changes from flat farmland to mountains with a sudden change on the other side of the Pitt River and Pitt Lake and I find this rather fascinating.
The view from Rannie Road toward Widgeon Valley National Wildlife Area and Pinecone Burke Provincial Park
Pitt Addington Wildlife Management Area
According to gov.bc.ca information, The Pitt-Addington Marsh wildlife management area supports over 200 bird and 29 mammal species. The area provides important wintering, migration, and breeding habitats for waterfowl, shorebirds, raptors, and passerines.
It was my third visit to Pitt-Addington Marsh and I chose this area for the majestic scenery, fresh air, and landscape photography, more so than wildlife photography.
Hike along the dyke from Pitt-Addington Marsh to Grant Narrows Park and beyond
Hiking at Pitt-Addington Marsh
Hiking is spectacular in the area around Pitt-Addington Marsh and Grant Narrows Park with views toward Golden Ears, Coquitlam Mountain, and Pitt Lake which happens to be the largest tidal freshwater lake in the world. Trails are flat along the dykes.
There is a parking lot and boat launch at Grant Narrows Park and for unrivaled views of Pitt Lake, do not miss the chance to cross the Swan Dike Trail. For more trail suggestions check alltrails.com.
The Swan Dike Trail by Grant Narrows Park, Pitt-Addington Marsh
During my three visits to Pitt-Addington Marsh, the area has been fairly quiet and I have only met a few other hikers. There are rich opportunities for boating and kayaking on the Pitt River and Pitt Lake and I am sure the area is busier during the summer months.
The boat dock at Grant Narrows Park, Pitt Addington Marsh
Black and White Photos From Pitt-Addington Marsh
Why black and white photos on such a beautiful day with blue sky and perfect weather? I love how the low December sun casts shadows on the trees and emphasis is put on this with black and white images. I will post a few color photos on my Instagram, @5050travelog, in days to come.
I will wrap this post up with a few more photos. Perhaps needless to say I warmly recommend Pitt-Addington Marsh as a getaway from the city.
Whichever direction you look in, it is a feast for the eyes and even if you merely come out for a brisk walk it will be an excellent and rewarding experience.
Swan Dike Trail by Grant Narrows Park
Pitt Lake and the Mountains in Golden Ears Provincial Park
The boat docks at Grant Narrows East near Pitt Meadows, BC, Canada
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The photos in this post are made with a Fujifilm X-Pro3. Lenses: XF 33mm f/1.4 R LM WR and XF 14mm f/2.8 R (links to my camera and lens reviews). Editing was done in Capture One Express. I have used Fujifilm Acros film simulation standard, and with yellow filter in this post.
