Dust off the winter cobwebs and find some spring in your step: communities tucked along the southern edges of Vancouver Island invite travellers to tap into the Spirit Loop, where the emerging season brings new growth. The communities of Langford, Sooke, Port Renfrew and Malahat are home to spectacular outdoor recreation, fueled by a variety … Continued
Tucked away from the hustle and bustle of major highways and cities are some the Vancouver Island’s greatest hidden hideaways, and thanks to the region’s great year-round climate, anytime is a great time to sneak away to the area’s most remote reaches. Whether you’re looking for a romantic getaway with your honey or just a … Continued
Go full circle on Southern Vancouver Island with the Pacific Marine Circle Route. A road with varied landscapes, stops and views, the loop is a popular trek amongst driving enthusiasts. The total drive clocks in at a total of 289 km or 179 miles. With the beach pull outs, broad ocean views and a leg … Continued
In recent years, the city of Langford has become a burgeoning tourism destination. The area has experienced massive growth, bringing in great new attractions, international cuisine, fun places to stay, and great shopping experiences. From elegant resorts to cute apartment hotels, the options for accommodations are aplenty. Plus, Langford’s bedroom community status makes it a … Continued
Port Renfrew, like Sooke, is a sport fishing mecca where experienced guides know exactly where the salmon and halibut are biting. Two must-sees here: the tidal pools at Botanical Beach and Avatar Grove’s Western Red Cedar and Douglas Fir giants. From here, the Pacific Marine Circle Route continues through the Island’s interior past Cowichan Lake … Continued
This beloved family getaway spot is renowned for its water sports (action-packed jet-skiing and wakeboarding included) and is just 90-minutes from Victoria. Settle in for your stay in vacation lodgings, pitch a tent in a lakeside campground, or rent a houseboat for a little extra time on the water. Circle the lake by car, cruising … Continued
Winemaking began on Vancouver Island as early as the 1920s, with fruit wine made from local berries—a traditional that endures today, with not only fruit wine but honey wine (mead) and still and sparkling wine from grapes made here. It was a provincial government research project in the 1980s, tasked with identifying grape varietals that … Continued
See Vancouver Island from a different perspective: race down the trails of Mount Washington on a mountain bike; keep up with traffic on the Pat Bay Highway on a touring cycle; ride the Galloping Goose from Sooke to downtown Victoria, or tour Nanaimo’s bike lanes on a beach cruiser. Or take a ferry to explore … Continued
The sockeye, pinks, cohos, and springs are practically begging you to cast your line and tempt them with your bait, and give you the fight of a lifetime. If the salmon aren’t biting, go for a halibut, lingcod, or red snapper, and put out a couple of crab and prawn pots to have the freshest … Continued