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6 Great Hikes from Nanaimo to Parksville – Vancouver Island (Central)

Easy to Challenging – Hikes for all levels If you’re looking for a fun challenging hike, scroll to N# 6 – Mount Benson is for you! Vancouver Island offers some incredible hiking opportunities between Nanaimo and Parksville. Here are some of the best hikes in that area: 1. Neck Point Park: Located in Nanaimo, Neck Point Park offers stunning ocean views, rocky bluffs, and coastal trails. The trails are relatively

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10 Best Locations to Spot Eagles on Vancouver Island

It was in the bustling heart of London, where history kisses the ground and neon lights paint the night, where friends circle the pubs warming the heart and caressing the liver; that I lived in my 20s. I was certainly a spirited woman – traveling around Europe,  learning languages, discovering mesmerizing architecture and history during the day, and dancing the nights away, with an insatiable wanderlust. While my friends were

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How 2 Indigenous Women Brought me Closer to Home

Women serve as spiritual leaders and custodians of traditional knowledge, ensuring the preservation of spiritual practices and cultural heritage. In a sunlit conference room, in a remote town, on a small island in the Pacific Northwest,  adorned with traditional Indigenous artwork, two women, Leila and Aiyana, stood confidently before my team, a group of government officials. Leila, a respected elder known for her wisdom in traditional practices, and Aiyana, a

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Day Trip Nanaimo To Tofino – PLUS 8 Top Tofino Eateries – Vancouver Island (West)

MUST TRY – WOLF IN THE FOG RESTAURANT Taking a day trip from Nanaimo to Tofino is possible, but it’s important to note that Tofino is about a 3-hour drive from Nanaimo one way. This makes for a long day trip, especially considering the time spent driving. Here’s a suggested itinerary for a day trip from Nanaimo to Tofino: Tofino, nestled on the rugged west coast of Vancouver Island, offers

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20 Species to See on the Pacific Flyway

If you’re a bird twitcher, this one is for you! Here’s a detailed exploration of the Pacific Flyway of Vancouver Island and the migrant birds that grace its skies: — The Pacific Flyway of Vancouver Island: A Path of Avian Migration Vancouver Island, nestled in the temperate rainforests of the Pacific Northwest, serves as a vital waypoint along the Pacific Flyway. This migratory route spans from the Arctic tundra to

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10 Great Reasons to Visit Vancouver Island

Vancouver Island Calling all Adventurers Vancouver Island, located off the southwestern coast of British Columbia, Canada, is renowned for several notable features and attractions that draw visitors from around the world. Here are some of the things Vancouver Island is famous for: 1. Natural Beauty: Vancouver Island is celebrated for its stunning natural landscapes, which include rugged coastlines, pristine beaches, old-growth forests, and majestic mountains. The island’s diverse ecosystems support

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