A Local’s Guide to Whale Watching on Vancouver Island
There’s something magical about seeing a whale surface in the distance or viewing a pod of orcas travelling together. For many on Vancouver Island, whale watching is a must-do experience, and it’s right on our doorstep. April marks the beginning of whale watching...
Help Save Harewood Plains
By Gary Gauthier If you travel past Nanaimo on the Nanaimo Parkway, you will drive past an area where you get glimpses of meadows interspersed with stands of Douglas-fir and scattered Garry Oak. For most of the year, the area seems unremarkable, but at the end of...
Celebrate PRIDE in Nanaimo this June – And Beyond
Pride Week in Nanaimo is all about celebrating 2SLGBTQ+ people and the diversity that makes this community so special. This year, we're making it even bigger and better! Nanaimo is quickly becoming known for its authenticity, inclusivity, and acceptance. It’s simple:...
A Wondrous Westwood Walk
It was a crisp day in early spring when we decided to walk around Nanaimo’s Westwood Lake. This picturesque route is a refreshing mix of tranquility and natural beauty. As well as being a bird-lover’s paradise, the 6-kilometer loop trail meanders through lush forest,...
A West Coast Winter Wonderland
By Judy Stephan Winter on Vancouver Island is a season of quiet and crisp beauty, where the landscape seems to breathe in sync with the rhythms of the moody ocean. That is unless you have a bomb cyclone that sends the entire landscape and community into disarray. As...
Winter, Whales, and Memories for a Lifetime
Though many think of whale watching as a summer activity, the Salish Sea remains a rich ecosystem year-round, and orcas and humpbacks can be spotted in these waters no matter the season. The Bigg’s orcas are also known to frequent the area in the colder months, making...