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Vancouver Island wildlife recovery centre officially opens bear pavilion

August 25, 2025 //  by Black Press Media Staff

The North Island Wildlife Recovery Centre has officially opened its new bear pavilion, an educational building that …

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Category: TravelTag: British Columbia Destinations, Family activities, Parksville, Staycation secrets, Things to do, Things to Do in Vancouver Island, Wildlife

A Circus by the Sea takes shape in sand as Parksville Beach Fest returns!

June 27, 2025 //  by Parksville Beach Festival

Vancouver Island’s favourite beach festival returns in just a few short weeks, with more than five fabulous weeks …

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Category: TravelTag: British Columbia Destinations, Family activities, Impressive West Coast, Parksville, Staycation secrets, Things to do, Things to Do in Vancouver Island, WCT Intro

Vancouver Island celebrates the holidays in lights

December 2, 2024 //  by Jennifer Blyth

Is there anything more welcome as we navigate the dreary fall and winter days than seeing our favourite places in a …

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Category: TravelTag: British Columbia Destinations, Family activities, ladysmith, Parksville, Qualicum Beach, Sidney, Staycation secrets, Things to do, Victoria, WCT Intro

The welcome surprises of a Nanoose Bay getaway

August 8, 2024 //  by Susan Lundy

Wrapped in blankets and tucked into an L-shaped couch beside a gas-powered fire bowl, my daughter and I sit outside on …

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Category: TravelTag: British Columbia Destinations, Hiking, Parksville, Staycation secrets, Things to do, Things to Do in Vancouver Island, WCT Intro

Sensational summer vibes keep coming at Parksville Beachfest

August 7, 2024 //  by Jennifer Blyth

Sunny skies and summer vibes have made this year’s Parksville Beachfest one to remember, but much more is still to …

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Category: TravelTag: British Columbia Destinations, Family activities, Festival, Impressive West Coast, Parksville, Staycation secrets, Things to do, Things to Do in Vancouver Island

Popular Parksville car show set to shine again on July 7

June 5, 2024 //  by Michael Briones

One of Vancouver Island’s most popular summer car shows, set for Parksville Community Park on July 7, boasts a new …

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Category: autos, TravelTag: Autos, Car Shows, Family activities, Parksville, Staycation secrets, Things to do

Former Calgary zookeeper emotional releasing B.C. eagle back into wild

April 24, 2024 //  by Michael Briones

Peter Karsten couldn’t help being emotional when he cradled a rehabilitated eagle in his arms before releasing it …

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Category: TravelTag: Parksville, Qualicum Beach, Things to Do in Vancouver Island, Wildlife

Parksville’s Brant Wildlife Festival flies high for 33rd year!

March 19, 2024 //  by Brandt Wildlife Festival

As the vibrant hues of spring begin to unfurl across Vancouver Island, the Mount Arrowsmith Biosphere Region (MABR) is …

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Category: TravelTag: British Columbia Destinations, Family activities, Parksville, Staycation secrets, Things to do, Things to Do in Vancouver Island, Wildlife

T. rex pair turns Vancouver Island beach into joyous Jurassic Park

January 8, 2024 //  by Michael Briones

Two individuals in Tyrannosaurus rex costumes were sported strolling in the Parksville Community Park on …

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Category: TravelTag: Parks, Parksville, Things to Do in Vancouver Island

Highway 4 near Port Alberni reopens to two-way traffic

September 5, 2023 //  by Susie Quinn

Highway 4 east of Port Alberni, on Vancouver Island, has fully re-opened to two-way traffic after weeks of stabilization …

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Category: TravelTag: British Columbia Destinations, Parksville, PORT ALBERNI, Things to Do in Vancouver Island, Travel Tips & Advisories

‘I have no words to describe it.’ Eagle released from wildlife recovery centre

April 3, 2023 //  by Michael Briones

Denise Foster was over the moon when she was given the honour of releasing a rehabilitated eagle from the North Island …

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Category: TravelTag: Birds, Nature, Parksville, Things to Do in Vancouver Island, Wildlife

Spring sensations: Chilly nights yield to sunny adventures in Parksville Qualicum Beach

February 7, 2023 //  by Jennifer Blyth

It was around this time last year that, thanks to unseasonably warm weather and the prospect of sunny skies over a …

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Category: news, TravelTag: British Columbia Destinations, Camping, Canada, Family activities, Food, Parksville, Qualicum Beach, Staycation secrets, Things to do, Things to Do in Vancouver Island, WCT Intro, Wildlife

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