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Things to Do in Vancouver Island

UVic astronomer writes ultimate Vancouver Island, Gulf Islands snorkelling guide

March 6, 2023 //  by Austin Westphal

The same sense of curiosity that first inspired Sara Ellison to look up at the night sky also took her below the …

UVic astronomer writes ultimate Vancouver Island, Gulf Islands snorkelling guideRead More

Category: TravelTag: Adrenaline, Canada, Diving, Outdoors and Recreation, Staycation secrets, Things to do, Things to Do in Vancouver Island, WCT Intro

Visiting photographer captures glow of aurora borealis over Vancouver Island

February 28, 2023 //  by Chris Bush

A visitor from the Prairies stayed up late to capture a stunning image of the aurora borealis over the B.C. …

Visiting photographer captures glow of aurora borealis over Vancouver IslandRead More

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

The Next Great Save: Historic Duncan train station + museum wins $50,000 for upgrades in national competition

February 28, 2023 //  by Sarah Simpson

The train station that almost didn’t come to be isn’t going anywhere. The E&N railway builder planned to …

The Next Great Save: Historic Duncan train station + museum wins $50,000 for upgrades in national competitionRead More

Category: TravelTag: Cowichan Valley, Heritage, Museum, Staycation secrets, Things to do, Things to Do in Vancouver Island

Oak Bay hotel earns international biodiversity certification

February 28, 2023 //  by Christine van Reeuwyk

Oak Bay’s only hotel, nestled on the shores of the Salish Sea with views of snow-capped Mount Baker, now has …

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Category: TravelTag: British Columbia Destinations, Canada, Greater Victoria, Hotels, sustainable tourism, Things to Do in Vancouver Island, WCT Intro

Pride hits the peaks of 3 BC mountains this March

February 27, 2023 //  by Amy Attas

The white peaks of some of British Columbia’s best mountains are getting a dusting of rainbows this March, and the …

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

Frigid fun! Favourite swim spots around Victoria, from a dedicated cold-water enthusiast

February 14, 2023 //  by Daniel Shipley

If you spend any time at all at the beaches in and around Victoria – and indeed the rest of B.C. – you may …

Frigid fun! Favourite swim spots around Victoria, from a dedicated cold-water enthusiastRead More

Category: news, TravelTag: Beaches, British Columbia Destinations, Canada, Esquimalt, oak bay, Staycation secrets, Swimming, Things to do, Things to Do in Vancouver Island, Victoria, WCT Intro

Cheeky ’70s themed ‘Shaggin’ Wagon’ pops up in Tofino ahead of Valentine’s Day

February 7, 2023 //  by Nora O'Malley

Mandy Farmer has a soft spot for vintage vehicles. Her latest score, a gorgeous 1978 Chevrolet G20 Conversion Van …

Cheeky ’70s themed ‘Shaggin’ Wagon’ pops up in Tofino ahead of Valentine’s DayRead More

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

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 …

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

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 …

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

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 …

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

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. …

Islandlink announces new Nanaimo-Tofino bus serviceRead More

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

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