Category: Destinations
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Cameron Lake Wildfire: Long-Term Recovery Efforts Underway to Restore Affected Areas
Source: https://bc.ctvnews.ca/ The Cameron Bluffs wildfire near Cameron Lake on Vancouver Island has caused significant environmental damage, with concerns growing about the potential impact on local flora, fauna, and ecosystems. The wildfire has affected a substantial area of forest, potentially impacting a variety of species and habitats. Despite the destructive nature of wildfires, they can…
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Getting Hitched? Vancouver Island is the Perfect Destination.
If you find the idea of an Island beach wedding idyllic, you are certainly not alone. People flock to Vancouver Island to get married, whether for a large affair or simply to elope. It is the ideal setting – the pace is slower and the climate is the mildest year-round in the country. Locations range…
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The Ultimate Kayaking Routes on Vancouver Island
Whether you’re an experienced kayaker or a first-timer, Vancouver Island has literally thousands of spots where you can paddle away a day, a week or longer. Before you put in the water, check for water conditions, skill level needed for specific routes, tides and currents. While you can put in anywhere, here are some of…
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Elk Lake Park
‘Elk’lectic Lake By Jeremy Leete Patiently watching his rod tip, looking for the slightest quiver, Josh awaits his next bite. Fingertips soiled in fish egg slime, he brings his half-smoked cigarette to his lips and takes a satisfying drag. “Any luck so far?” I inquire. “Lotsa bites,” he mutters without turning his head. “These rainbows…
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The Magic of East Sooke Park
Drifting Towards the Elements By Sandy Carter We walk with purpose along the dirt trail and come to a large fallen Douglas fir. I adjust the strap on my tripod so it rests securely on my back and position my camera protectively. Placing both hands on the trunk for balance, I raise my leg up…
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Where to Ski on Vancouver Island
Mount Washington Mount Washington is legendary in North America for its crazy amount of snowfall. An average year will see over 10 metres of snowfall. That’s over 30 feet! Providing choice terrain for those on a snowboard or skis, the runs vary from steep and difficult to extremely kid friendly (including a series of new…