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Things to Do in Vancouver Island

GPS trackers provide peace of mind to skiing parents at Mount Washington

October 27, 2025 //  by Black Press Media Staff

Mount Washington Alpine Resort on Vancouver Island will have new GPS tracking technology this winter, giving families …

GPS trackers provide peace of mind to skiing parents at Mount WashingtonRead More

Category: TravelTag: British Columbia Destinations, Canada, Comox Valley, Family activities, Skiing, Skiing and Snowboarding, Things to do, Things to Do in Vancouver Island, Travel Tips & Advisories

Victoria’s Ghostly Walks haunt the shadows of B.C.’s past

October 16, 2025 //  by Black Press Media Staff

The streets of downtown Victoria may look calm under the glow of the streetlights, but take a few steps down a narrow …

Victoria’s Ghostly Walks haunt the shadows of B.C.’s pastRead More

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

Reservation-only sailings set to begin on B.C.’s Horseshoe Bay-to-Nanaimo ferry

October 14, 2025 //  by Black Press Media Staff

As of this week, advanced booking is required for all B.C. Ferries travellers bringing their vehicles from Horseshoe Bay …

Reservation-only sailings set to begin on B.C.’s Horseshoe Bay-to-Nanaimo ferryRead More

Category: TravelTag: BCFerries, British Columbia Destinations, Fun Things to Do in the Lower Mainland, Nanaimo, north vancouver, Things to Do in Vancouver Island, Transportation, Travel Tips & Advisories

B.C. whale-watchers in awe as humpback ‘protects’ seal from orcas

October 14, 2025 //  by Black Press Media Staff

As apex predators of the Salish Sea, killer whales rarely have to worry about anything coming between them and their …

B.C. whale-watchers in awe as humpback ‘protects’ seal from orcasRead More

Category: TravelTag: British Columbia Destinations, Canada, Outdoors and Recreation, Sooke, Things to Do in Vancouver Island, West Coast Adventures, Whales, Wildlife

Victoria’s Rabbit Rabbit and Janevca make shortlist of Best New Restaurants

September 18, 2025 //  by Black Press Media Staff

Two Greater Victoria restaurants are finalists in Air Canada’s Best New Restaurants list for 2025. Rabbit …

Victoria’s Rabbit Rabbit and Janevca make shortlist of Best New RestaurantsRead More

Category: TravelTag: British Columbia Destinations, Food, Things to do, Things to Do in Vancouver Island, Victoria, WCT Intro

Nanaimo and Vancouver Hullo ferry customers can now bring bikes on board

September 12, 2025 //  by Karl Yu

Cyclists will now be able to bring bicycles aboard while travelling on Hullo ferries between Nanaimo and …

Nanaimo and Vancouver Hullo ferry customers can now bring bikes on boardRead More

Category: TravelTag: British Columbia Destinations, Fun Things to Do in the Lower Mainland, Nanaimo, Things to Do in Vancouver Island, Transportation, Travel Tips & Advisories, Vancouver

Beach art competition to take over Sooke’s Whiffin Spit Sept. 21

September 12, 2025 //  by Black Press Media Staff

Whiffin Spit is set to get some artistic upgrades as Sookies descend on its beaches to celebrate Canadian …

Beach art competition to take over Sooke’s Whiffin Spit Sept. 21Read More

Category: TravelTag: Arts and culture, British Columbia Destinations, Family activities, Sooke, Staycation secrets, Things to do, Things to Do in Vancouver Island

Does a monster really live in Cowichan Lake?

September 11, 2025 //  by Black Press Media Staff

With Cowichan Lake water levels still low until the fall rains come, it might be a good time for observant lake watchers …

Does a monster really live in Cowichan Lake?Read More

Category: TravelTag: British Columbia Destinations, Canada, Lake Cowichan, Things to Do in Vancouver Island

467 wines from 15 countries coming to Victoria International Wine Festival

September 4, 2025 //  by Black Press Media Staff

The Victoria International Wine Festival is returning this fall with a record pour. Set for Oct. 3 and 4 at the …

467 wines from 15 countries coming to Victoria International Wine FestivalRead More

Category: TravelTag: BC Wine, British Columbia Destinations, Food, Staycation secrets, Things to do, Things to Do in Vancouver Island, Victoria

In Tofino, ‘Cultural Tides’ explores Japanese-Canadian history of Vancouver Island’s West Coast

September 4, 2025 //  by Black Press Media Staff

A new exhibit at the Tofino Clayoquot Heritage Museum explores Japanese Canadians’ contributions to Vancouver …

In Tofino, ‘Cultural Tides’ explores Japanese-Canadian history of Vancouver Island’s West CoastRead More

Category: TravelTag: British Columbia Destinations, Canada, History, Things to do, Things to Do in Vancouver Island, Tofino,

Orcas treat Victoria Inner Harbour visitors to whale of a time

August 28, 2025 //  by Black Press Media Staff

Alive with visitors, boats and float planes, Victoria’s Inner Harbour is rarely still. But when a pod of killer …

Orcas treat Victoria Inner Harbour visitors to whale of a timeRead More

Category: TravelTag: British Columbia Destinations, Canada, Salish Sea, Things to Do in Vancouver Island, Victoria, WCT Intro, Whales, Wildlife

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 …

Vancouver Island wildlife recovery centre officially opens bear pavilionRead More

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

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