Good Morning, My-Chosen Café — A Sunrise Worth Waking Up For

There’s something timeless about My-Chosen Café.
It’s the kind of place that hasn’t needed to reinvent itself in twenty years — because it never had to. Horses in the fields, coffee on the porch, and that classic Metchosin quiet that somehow feels like home even if you’re just passing through.

For me, it’s more than a local landmark. I’ve been coming here for over two decades — long before drones, cameras, or aerial photography ever became part of my life. So when the chance came to finally capture this spot from above, I knew it wasn’t just another shoot. It was personal.

The Flight

We lifted off just before sunrise, when the first light was brushing the tops of the trees but the sun hadn’t yet crested the hills. The café sat calm and still, lights warm against the morning blue.

As the drone rose above the treeline, the entire landscape opened up — the fields, the winding Metchosin roads, and the distant ocean beginning to catch the reflection of the rising sun. From that height, you can see why My-Chosen Café feels like the heart of this little pocket of Vancouver Island.

The video sequence starts at the front of the restaurant and slowly climbs through the trees — and then, like nature’s cue, the horizon ignites. The sky goes from deep blue to gold in seconds, the kind of light you can’t fake or predict.

Why We Fly

This shoot was a reminder of why we do what we do at Vancouver Island Drones. It’s not just about capturing pretty pictures — it’s about documenting the stories, the businesses, and the moments that make the Island feel alive.

Every café, every job site, every sunrise — they all tell part of the bigger story of this community. And sometimes, all it takes is a few minutes in the air to see it differently.

Want to Show Off Your Location?

If you run a restaurant, resort, or local business with a setting worth sharing, we’d love to help you showcase it from above. Whether it’s the early-morning calm or the full buzz of your busy hours, aerial footage can tell your story in a way that connects instantly.

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