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Things to Do in Vancouver Island

This Sooke, B.C. destination was made for fun in summer sun

June 9, 2025 //  by Tim Collins

Since the late 1800s, the uniquely carved series of polished rock pools and tunnels in the bedrock of the Sooke River …

This Sooke, B.C. destination was made for fun in summer sunRead More

Category: TravelTag: British Columbia Destinations, Family activities, Fishing, Hiking, Sooke, Staycation secrets, Swimming, Things to do, Things to Do in Vancouver Island, WCT Intro, Wildlife

VIDEO: Empress and the beast: Victoria hotel’s turf war with marmot Roger

June 4, 2025 //  by Black Press Media Staff

Mischievous beasts outwitting their human foes is a tale as old as time – Peter Rabbit and his friends had farmer …

VIDEO: Empress and the beast: Victoria hotel’s turf war with marmot RogerRead More

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

New Sooke visitor experience coming to one of Canada’s oldest farms

June 2, 2025 //  by Black Press Media Staff

Western Canada’s oldest farm still has a lot planned for its future. Woodside Farm has operated in Sooke since …

New Sooke visitor experience coming to one of Canada’s oldest farmsRead More

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

VIDEO: Snowbirds at sea: Victoria water ferry ballet returns to Inner Harbour

May 26, 2025 //  by Black Press Media Staff

For over three decades, Victoria Inner Harbour has played host to an “exhilarating adrenaline-pumping” show …

VIDEO: Snowbirds at sea: Victoria water ferry ballet returns to Inner HarbourRead More

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

Augmented reality killer whale experience dives into Victoria studio

May 22, 2025 //  by Black Press Media Staff

Out at sea, strict rules ensure everyone keeps their distance from B.C.’s endangered southern resident killer …

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Category: TravelTag: British Columbia Destinations, Canada, Family activities, Staycation secrets, Things to do, Things to Do in Vancouver Island, Victoria, WCT Intro, Whales, Wildlife

BC Ferries adding over 1,000 round trips for busy summer season

May 15, 2025 //  by Harry Corro

With the Victoria Day long weekend just around the corner, BC Ferries says they are “summer ready.” The …

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

Vancouver Island museum launches 2025 ‘History on the Water’ guided boat tours

May 15, 2025 //  by Black Press Media Staff

The Museum at Campbell River has announced the return of its “History on the Water” guided boat tours for …

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Category: TravelTag: British Columbia Destinations, Campbell River, Family activities, Museum, Staycation secrets, Things to do, Things to Do in Vancouver Island, WCT Intro

Victoria hotels clinch top 2 positions in Tripadvisor’s ‘best of the best’

May 12, 2025 //  by Black Press Media Staff

A pair of Victoria hotels have taken the top two positions in the 2025 TripAdvisor Traveller’s Choice Awards for …

Victoria hotels clinch top 2 positions in Tripadvisor’s ‘best of the best’Read More

Category: TravelTag: Accommodations, British Columbia Destinations, Things to Do in Vancouver Island, Travel Tips & Advisories, Victoria, WCT Intro

A guide to southern B.C. swimming holes, just in time for summer

May 8, 2025 //  by Black Press Media Staff

Inspired in part by “wild swimming” of the U.K. and a shared love of exploring unknown waters, authors Alex …

A guide to southern B.C. swimming holes, just in time for summerRead More

Category: TravelTag: Beaches, British Columbia Destinations, Family activities, oak bay, Saanich, Staycation secrets, Things to do, Things to Do in Vancouver Island, Victoria, WCT Intro

Summer drag racing returns to Port Alberni

May 7, 2025 //  by Susie Quinn

Drag racing will return this summer to Port Alberni, on central Vancouver Island, after a six-year absence. The …

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Category: TravelTag: Alberni Valley, auto racing, British Columbia Destinations, PORT ALBERNI, Things to do, Things to Do in Vancouver Island

BC Ferries reservations mandatory this fall on Horseshoe Bay-to-Departure Bay route

May 5, 2025 //  by Black Press Media Staff

Major construction is set to start at B.C.’s Horseshoe Bay ferry terminal at the end of the peak summer travel …

BC Ferries reservations mandatory this fall on Horseshoe Bay-to-Departure Bay routeRead More

Category: TravelTag: BCFerries, British Columbia Destinations, Canada, Nanaimo, Things to Do in Vancouver Island, Transportation, Travel Tips & Advisories

Reservations open at expanded China Beach campground near Sooke

May 1, 2025 //  by Black Press Media Staff

With the summer months in sight, the time to book a campsite is nearly here. Reservations open May 1 for the newly …

Reservations open at expanded China Beach campground near SookeRead More

Category: TravelTag: British Columbia Destinations, Camping, Family activities, Hiking, Sooke, Staycation secrets, Things to do, Things to Do in Vancouver Island

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