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There are 10 official Amazing Places in the Mount Arrowsmith & Parksville Qualicum Beach region. Take a look at a few of our favourite spots, below! Learn more about what makes each of these 10 places so special at mypqb.ca/amazingplaces. If you’re out adventuring, be sure to tag your photos with #myPQB and #AmazingPlacesMABR. Cathedral…
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Why are there so many boardwalk trails on Vancouver Island? Vancouver Island is covered in a dense temperate rainforest, and if you’ve ever tried making your way through it, you know to stick to trails and paths. Unlike dryer forests, you can’t see the ground, let alone guess what you’re stepping on. Boardwalks are not…
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Despite ranging terrain and a dense forest, Vancouver Island is home to a long list of accessible trails, making it easy for anyone with mobility concerns to take in the many elements. Pacific Rim National Park In the Pacific Rim area, wheelchair users can rest assured that the off-terrain landscape of some trails won’t have…
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Out here, there’s nothing to think about except dipping the next paddle—and maybe lunch, if you’ve been out on the water for a couple of hours. It’s this disconnection that brings so many to Spring Island, guests more than happy to hop in the van for the 4-5 hours to Fair Harbour and cross through…
Read MorePender Island in the fall is my favourite time to visit. These two Gulf Islands – North Pender and South Pender, connected by a bridge but referred to in the singular – provide the quintessential West Coast vibe: enough activities to choose from but so laid back that you feel a world away from the…
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If you’re spending your Christmas holidays travelling to Vancouver Island, why not check out some festive cheer? From parades to yuel fuel, there’s something for everyone. 1. Christmas at the Farm If the words Yuel Fuel aren’t enough to get you out to this Christmas event, the description will: this seasonal mulled treat takes the…
Read MoreWithin one hour of the city of Campbell River there’s enough to do to keep you happily busy for over a week. The city and surrounding area are a snap to reach, especially with lots of direct flights on major airlines to Comox, a short 45 minute drive away. And even Victoria is just over…
Read MoreWith only a couple of days on Galiano Island, I had to be strategic about my time. I had arrived just before dinner on a Monday night, hardly the most lively time to step into a small community. After dropping my bags off at the Galiano Oceanfront Inn and Spa, I walked out to the…
Read MoreIf you want to experience a completely different side of Vancouver Island’s Comox Valley – one that engages your senses and shows off a side more familiar to locals than tourists, sign up for a bike ride with Island Joy Rides. Owner, Laurel Cronk and I spent a wonderful summer afternoon cycling a mixture of…
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The Juan De Fuca Trail. We trekked 49.5km over three days from Port Renfew to China Beach, shared the trail with a mom and cub black bear, camped on the beach, sipped coffee while listening to the waves roll in, watched the sunrise, watched the sunset, and focused solely on putting one foot in front…
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