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Things to Do in Vancouver Island

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

B.C. Aviation Museum opens Mars water bomber flight deck for select tours

August 21, 2025 //  by Black Press Media Staff

Fasten your seat belts and prepare to feel your heart soar as the BC Aviation Museum hosts its annual Open House Hangar …

B.C. Aviation Museum opens Mars water bomber flight deck for select toursRead More

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

Victoria to host Vancouver Island’s first Vietnam heritage festival

August 19, 2025 //  by Black Press Media Staff

A first-of-its-kind celebration of Vietnamese culture is set to grace Vancouver Island this fall, with the inaugural …

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

Giant Pacific octopus shoots selfie with diver’s camera off Vancouver Island

August 19, 2025 //  by Black Press Media Staff

Two divers experienced a rare, close-up experience with an octopus, which briefly borrowed the camera and filmed itself …

Giant Pacific octopus shoots selfie with diver’s camera off Vancouver IslandRead More

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

Alberni Valley dairy farm shares farm-to-table experiences

August 14, 2025 //  by Elena Rardon

A dairy farm in Vancouver Island’s Alberni Valley is continuing to diversify its agri-tourism offerings with …

Alberni Valley dairy farm shares farm-to-table experiencesRead More

Category: TravelTag: agritourism, Alberni Valley, British Columbia Destinations, Staycation secrets, Things to do, Things to Do in Vancouver Island

5 things you won’t expect on a whale watching trip to Telegraph Cove

August 14, 2025 //  by Travis Devonport

I recently booked my first whale watching tour – from historic Telegraph Cove, off the east coast of Vancouver …

5 things you won’t expect on a whale watching trip to Telegraph CoveRead More

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

Eat, drink, dance, repeat at Cowichan Craft Beer Food Festival

August 14, 2025 //  by Black Press Media Staff

If you love craft beer, you already know the thrill of discovering a new favourite: that first sip of something …

Eat, drink, dance, repeat at Cowichan Craft Beer Food FestivalRead More

Category: TravelTag: BC Craft beer, British Columbia Destinations, Cowichan Valley, Things to do, Things to Do in Vancouver Island, WCT Intro

Explore western Canada’s most iconic destinations with the Canada Strong Pass

August 11, 2025 //  by Travis Devonport

As Canadians embrace the opportunity to explore the iconic destinations in their own backyard this summer, a federal …

Explore western Canada’s most iconic destinations with the Canada Strong PassRead More

Category: TravelTag: British Columbia Destinations, Canada, Family activities, Parks Canada, Places to Visit in Alberta, Rocky Mountains, Staycation secrets, Things to do, Things to Do in Vancouver Island, Visit Yukon, WCT Intro

Drag racers tune up for Port Alberni’s Thunder in the Valley

August 4, 2025 //  by Black Press Media Staff

Alberni Valley drag racers have been busy tuning up and getting ready for Thunder in the Valley at the Somass Lands Aug. …

Drag racers tune up for Port Alberni’s Thunder in the ValleyRead More

Category: TravelTag: auto racing, British Columbia Destinations, cars, PORT ALBERNI, Staycation secrets, Things to do, Things to Do in Vancouver Island

New Port Renfrew sauna offers a way to escape and relax on southern Vancouver Island

August 3, 2025 //  by Black Press Media Staff

There’s a new way to relax in Port Renfrew. Drift Nordic Sauna opened July 23, promising locals and visitors …

New Port Renfrew sauna offers a way to escape and relax on southern Vancouver IslandRead More

Category: TravelTag: British Columbia Destinations, Port Renfrew, Sooke, Staycation secrets, Things to do, Things to Do in Vancouver Island

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