If you love exploring the outdoors during a beautiful West Coast winter, you’ll definitely want to pick up the …
Enjoy the great outdoors this winter with Outdoors West!Read More
Boating
Maritime Museum of BC sails into new home port
Everything is ship-shape and Bristol fashion at the Maritime Museum of BC, and just in time for a grand …
Set sail for a close-to-shore Sidney Spit escape
Off the coast of southern Vancouver Island, in the Salish Sea, the Gulf Islands National Park Reserve is a unique, …
Head outdoors this summer with Outdoors West!
Whether your outdoor passions lean toward hiking or fishing, ATVing or boating, a new must-read guide from Black Press …
B.C. boat show in Sidney ready to celebrate delayed 30th anniversary this fall
After more than a year and a half of pandemic delays, the B.C. Boat Show is finally ready to cruise into …
B.C. boat show in Sidney ready to celebrate delayed 30th anniversary this fallRead More
True Tranquility: Exploring legendary Haida Gwaii
Story and photos by Lucas Aykroyd Weathered, intricately carved totem poles face the sheltered bay in SGang Gwaay. …
Young Victoria couple chases freedom, sustainability living on 30-foot sailboat
Two people living in a 30-foot-long space may sound cramped, but for Jonas Peterson and Gillian Craig it’s been …
Young Victoria couple chases freedom, sustainability living on 30-foot sailboatRead More
Spotted a whale? Here’s what to do
If you’re one of the many British Columbians who bought a boat last year, you’ve probably had a whale of a …
New owners of public boat launch on Sylvan Lake plans opening for May 2021
A new public boat launch, fuelling station and marine supply store is preparing to open in Sylvan Lake this May. The …
New owners of public boat launch on Sylvan Lake plans opening for May 2021Read More
Historic ranches, waterfront, mountains part of B.C.’s latest park expansion
The B.C. government has added 650 hectares of land to its provincial parks and protected areas, one of the largest park …
Historic ranches, waterfront, mountains part of B.C.’s latest park expansionRead More
Setting sail for a West Coast ocean adventure
It was a glorious summer day that only the Southern Gulf Islands can provide. Beautiful blue water, a refreshing breeze, …
The Gorge: Adrenaline junkies here get huge wind, massive waves and great mountains
If you’re an adrenaline junkie hooked on big water, big waves and big wind, then you’ll want to think about …
The Gorge: Adrenaline junkies here get huge wind, massive waves and great mountainsRead More