When there, we've peered between the scattered trees and watched log booms slowly drifting by on the Fraser River. From an island that is predominantly farm land, we are able to watch industry and commerce as tugs and ships of various sizes travel the river.
At the picnic spot where we've chosen to eat our packed lunch, there is a good view of the river and of Surrey beyond, appearing to be undeveloped from where we stand. We know this is not the case because we had just taken the barge/tug across from that thriving city.
On Barnston Island sheep and horses graze in lush green pastures and snow peaked mountains are a backdrop to this comforting and welcoming scene. Dogs bark lazily in the distance and a cat meanders across the road to welcome us. Plump ripe blackberries grow abundantly beside the road ready for the picking. Native islanders wave a passing greeting to us as we walk the road beside their farms, and children smile without fear or curiosity.
On Barnston Island one takes a step back in time. Farming is a way of life existing in few other places. Neighbours are neighbours in the truest sense of the word. People care and life is home and it's a place where children can still be children.
Part of the quaint charm, the laid-back feeling and the excitement of a visit to this small island seems to come with the barge/tug mode of transportation. On this small island, don't expect to find a corner store or a take-out place because there aren't any. That is part of its charm. A visit to Barnston Island is a great day adventure and hopefully for those on Barnston Island, this seemingly idyllic way of life remains.
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