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North Central, Spring Island
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Whether you love the thrill of discovering a funky new food truck or prefer the casual little cantina around the corner, there are few things in this world that cause food-lovers to unite more than a well made taco—made even better with an ice-cold local craft beer. When it comes to pairing craft beer with…
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Now more than ever, families are itching to find ways to get outside and explore somewhere new. As we eagerly await Phase 3 of the province’s restart plan, it’s a great time to consider what safety precautions are needed before heading to the campsite. Many provincial and private campgrounds have established some great protocols to…
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As restrictions ease on travel within the province, here are some tips and best practices for enjoying the great outdoors safely and responsibly. To our other visitors, we look forward to welcoming you back when the time is right. In the meantime, stay tuned to our social media channels and blog for future travel inspiration.…
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Spring is in the air, and the season is changing. Trees are starting to show their impressive new buds, the smell of skunk cabbage is faintly in the air, and the white-tipped mountains are just starting to meltdown into valleys. With the changing of the weather, you know what that means – it’s the perfect…
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Vancouver Island is home to year-round and top-ranked golf courses, drawing visitors from all over the world. The Golf Trail runs from Victoria in the South to Campbell River in the North, with an incredible variety of courses peppered throughout the island. Experience the stunning ocean views and top-notch hospitality at the 14 courses that…
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There are endless trails, paths, and walkways on Vancouver Island to take a stroll. You’ll find gentle walks with ocean views, quiet paths through the rainforest, and hikes to cascading waterfalls. The best part? You don’t have to be an expert hiker to take in all in. Easy Strolls Near The Ocean The West…
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Festive fans will be donning their glittery Christmas sweaters and exploring a stocking-full of activities on Vancouver Island this holiday season. But where are the best places to feel as Christmassy as an elf with a belly full of mince pies? Read on for our tinsel-tastic recommendations, then plan your own jolly Island jaunt––complete with…
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Falling in love with Tofino is easy. The cool coastal breeze of the Pacific as you sip your morning coffee and watch the waves roll in. The leering fog that eerily rises with the sun in autumn. The community of surfers, artists, small business owners, and creatives who are making it work out here. But…
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It’s salmon spawning season on Vancouver Island. With the changing of seasons marks the return of once-tadpoles to the streams where life began for them. From September until early December, you can bear witness to one of the most exciting natural phenomenons of the year across the Island. About Salmon Spawning on Vancouver Island…
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With the changing of the leaves and the return of the everything offering a Pumpkin Spice flavour, comes the shifting of the seasons. In towns, trees are speckled in yellow, orange, brown, and green, and a gentle change in temperature reminds us that summer is drawing to an end. Fall is nearly in full swing,…
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