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While every summer has to come to an end, in Tofino, fall is when we exhale, then breathe in misty ocean air. There may be larch-covered valleys or orange tree-lined lakes elsewhere, but Tofino has its own kind of fall magic. We call it surf season. After summer, time tends to slow in Tofino to…
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Master Jonathan Dunn is the person at the helm of V2V’s fleet. The captain was born and raised in Vancouver so naturally, he grew up with a love of the water. We chatted with him about what a typical day in the life as a captain looks like, why he returned home to British Columbia…
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Photo credit: Destination BC/Boomer Jerritt It’s summertime, which means camping spots on Vancouver Island are a hot commodity. If you have access to a kayak, canoe or powerboat, ditch the wheels and check out these five camping spots that are still under the radar. Don’t worry if you don’t own a boat- we’ll tell you…
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Destination BC/Graeme Owsianski Broken Islands A legendary Van Isle paddling location, the Broken Islands Group in Barkley Sound bring paddlers in from around the world. Located in Pacific Rim National Park, the 130 square kilometre area features over 100 islands or islets, and on the inside of these the water is mostly calm and perfectly…
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Over BC Day long weekend, August 2nd to 5th, Comox hosts one of the longest-running celebrations of Canadian art, culture, and music on the West Coast. Held at the historic Filberg Lodge and Heritage Park, this festival has been running for 37 years, and still maintains its seaside, small-town charm. Here’s a go-to guide for…
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Every summer, Parksville welcomes over 100,000 people to a beach festival to rival the best of them. A world-class sand sculpting competition, street parties, art markets, live music, and fun for the kids is into a whole month of festivities at the Parksville Beach Festival from July 12th to August 18th, 2019. Here are the…
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Vancouver Island plays host to many exhilarating experiences, but few compare to the thrill of seeing whales in the wild. Visitors with the right plans and a dash of luck can see several whale species, including orca, humpback, grey, and minke whales. Visitors have their best chance of seeing gray whales in March and April,…
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To travel between Vancouver and Victoria, you can fly or ferry—and from March to October, you can cruise aboard a stylish and ever so comfortable catamaran, the V2V Empress with V2V Vacations. This direct passenger-only service cruises part of the Salish Sea, along a particularly scenic stretch of British Columbia’s coastline, meandering through Active Pass…
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Vancouver Island’s LGBTQ2+ support has grown over the past few years. Pride celebrations are thriving and expanding from Victoria all the way north to Port Hardy. Pride events, held throughout the summer allow travellers to plan a trip will showcase some of the most picturesque naturescapes in Canada, and celebrate its equally diverse people. Whether…
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Port Alberni is the outdoor adventure hub of Vancouver Island and draws thrill-seeking visitors from across the globe. Port Alberni’s natural playground includes its land, lakes, and sky, and even the most daring individuals can find ways to push their limits. To find out more about the exciting outdoor adventures that await, we had a…
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