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Vancouver Island is an iconic garden destination, thanks to a reputation built by the likes of its temperate climate and iconic destinations like The Butchart Gardens. But behind gates across the Island, travellers can visit temperate rainforests curated into winding paths that cut through manicured lawns, edged by flowering hedges and canopied by bundled clouds…
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Cover photo courtesy of Island Moments Photography With picturesque mountain scenery, temperate climate, and secluded, romantic locations, Vancouver Island is a destination for lovers. Whether it’s proposing on the sandy shores of Tofino or saying I do in a sun-warmed garden, there are so many breathtaking and unforgettable places to plan the destination wedding of…
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Beyond the Instagram-worthy photo opportunity, why do travellers flock to bridges? The allure of the bridge is strong, whether it’s sparked by the soaring heights of the suspension cables or the deep running river below. The self-declared pontists out there—lovers of bridges—pencil in crossings at not only the smaller, underappreciated structures but also the legendary.…
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Cowichan has long been revered as a Vancouver Island’s culinary destination, especially for craft beverages. If you’re a fan of libations in all forms—fermented, roasted, steeped, corked or bottled—you’ll want to read on. Here are the best places to wet your whistle in the Cowichan Valley: Hop On Over To A Few Cowichan Breweries…
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Minutes away from downtown Victoria is The Westin Bear Mountain Golf Resort & Spa: the capital region’s premier golf, spa, and recreation destination. Nestled on the hillside of Mount Finlayson, guests enjoy far-reaching views of the mountain range and exceptional outdoor recreation close at hand, all wrapped in an upscale resort aesthetic. The 1,300-acre property…
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As a midway point between Victoria and the BC Ferries terminal in Swartz Bay, Sidney might not capture your attention. But this quaint seaside community has a lot going for it. To discover its lovely secrets, one must cultivate a sense of curiosity. Your reward? Idyllic and secluded beach access, interesting museums, fewer crowds at…
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Picture waking up to the sound of orcas spouting as they glide through an ocean that laps at your doorstep. Magical moments like this are never out of the ordinary while on a tour with Spirit of the West Adventures. Owners Rick and Breanne have been guiding tours off Vancouver Island for nearly 20 years…
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Ask a foodie on Vancouver Island where to visit and they’ll tell you the sun-drenched vineyards and farm stands of Cowichan and the Comox Valley or the hip restaurant scenes of Victoria and Tofino. And they wouldn’t be wrong. But the latest culinary revival to take hold is happening in Parksville Qualicum Beach. The last…
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The ocean—wild and calm, powerful and alluring—has long been a source of fascination and mystery. And there is no better place in British Columbia to understand this than on the west coast of Vancouver Island. From November to March the coastline comes alive when huge storms whip across the Pacific. These winter tempests enchant locals…
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For many, the allure of visiting Northern Vancouver Island rests on its incredible wildlife viewing opportunities. And it’s true there are many. Tours take you into remote and wildlife-rich areas, like the Broughton Archipelago, and Knight Inlet, where grizzly and black bears roam the lush temperate rainforest. In Alert Bay, eagles swoop and soar looking…
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