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Things to Do in Vancouver Island

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

Nothing is the New Something in B.C.’s Southern Gulf Islands

January 24, 2023 //  by Katrina Leslie

Many travellers believe spring and summer are the best times to explore. That means the off-season often gets the …

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

Vancouver Island photographer’s bald eagle image is Canada’s choice for international contest

January 24, 2023 //  by Tyson Whitney

A dramatic image by professional Vancouver Island photographer Anthony Bucci will represent Canada in a coming Four …

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

VIDEO: Young orcas caught showboating off Greater Victoria

January 19, 2023 //  by Katherine Engqvist

They say the downfall of every great fishing story is a witness. But a group fishing off Greater Victoria – by …

VIDEO: Young orcas caught showboating off Greater VictoriaRead More

Category: TravelTag: British Columbia Destinations, Fishing, Killer Whales, Things to Do in Vancouver Island, Victoria, Whales, Wildlife

Islandlink announces new Nanaimo-Tofino bus service

January 18, 2023 //  by Nora O'Malley

Islandlink will start offering bus service between Nanaimo and Tofino three times a week starting Jan. …

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Category: TravelTag: British Columbia Destinations, Nanaimo, Things to Do in Vancouver Island, Tofino,, Transportation, Travel tips and advisories

A runner’s guide to Victoria, BC

January 3, 2023 //  by Amy Attas

It’s winter in Canada, which means that across the country runners must don cleats, moisture-wicking base layers, …

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

Wildlife Photographer of the Year exhibition brings the world to the Royal BC Museum

December 28, 2022 //  by Jennifer Blyth

One of the most-anticipated events of winter has returned to Victoria, to the delight of photography buffs, …

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Category: news, TravelTag: British Columbia Destinations, Family activities, Photography, Royal BC Museum, Staycation secrets, Things to do, Things to Do in Vancouver Island, Victoria, WCT Intro, Wildlife

Chemainus mural goes high tech with augmented reality feature

December 21, 2022 //  by Don Bodger

Visitors to the Vancouver Island community of Chemainus may soon have a whole way to experience the town’s famed …

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

Humpback comeback: More whales spotted in Salish Sea this year than any other

December 19, 2022 //  by Oak Bay News Staff

A jump in documented humpback whales in the waters off B.C. this year marks what’s being called a “humpback …

Humpback comeback: More whales spotted in Salish Sea this year than any otherRead More

Category: TravelTag: British Columbia Destinations, Things to Do in Vancouver Island, Whales, Wildlife

Vancouver Island photographer releases book about endangered local marmot

December 19, 2022 //  by Scott Stanfield

As an “ethical photographer,” Catherine Babault is not as concerned about getting the shot as she is with …

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

Private island near Nanaimo worth $3.7 million donated for conservation

December 13, 2022 //  by Nanaimo News Staff

A private island off the coast of Nanaimo is being donated in the highest-value land transfer in the history of the …

Private island near Nanaimo worth $3.7 million donated for conservationRead More

Category: TravelTag: Conservation, Nanaimo, Things to Do in Vancouver Island

BC Ferries gears up for the holiday season with more than 150 extra sailings

December 12, 2022 //  by Peninsula News Staff

BC Ferries is adding more than 150 extra sailings this holiday season. Between Thursday, Dec. 22 and Monday, Jan. 2, …

BC Ferries gears up for the holiday season with more than 150 extra sailingsRead More

Category: TravelTag: BCFerries, British Columbia Destinations, Fun Things to Do in the Lower Mainland, Things to Do in Vancouver Island, Travel, Travel tips and advisories, WCT Intro

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