ABC of Things to do on Vancouver Island this Spring
A Axe-throwing adventures at Axe & Grind B Bask and bathe on the beaches in Parksville C Captivating Comox Valley carousing D Delve into drama at Chemainus Theatre E Encounter the exciting eating experiences at Eve Olive F Find your fancy at Nanaimo’s Flying Fish...
Carousing in The Cowichan Valley
Compiled by Judy Stephan The Cowichan River Footpath in the Cowichan Valley is a day hike that follows the meandering banks of the rugged Cowichan River. Generally considered a moderately challenging route, it takes just over 2 hours to complete one of the shorter...
Marine Protected Area Network partners endorse plan to protect BC’s North Coast
Taken from a press release The blueprint for a vast network of marine protected areas (MPAs) across the northern third of Canada’s West Coast is being unveiled after more than a decade of work. On February 5, 15 First Nations, the Government of Canada, and the...
Unique Eats and Drinks
By Jamie Moore Sip and savour your way around Nanaimo, and you might be surprised by a city of this size. You’ll find quirky delights and sophisticated indulgences. These nine unique experiences are a fun place to start. Seafood at The View Oceanside GrillAt this...
Our Private BC Island
By Melodi Wood Meet Melodi Wood and Ryan de Havelyn, long-time Nanaimo residents. This typical married couple are semi-retired businesspeople who recently embarked on an epic journey marking the next phase of their lives together. In early 2022, they began to...
The Wild (Wet) West Coast
Anybody who lives on our little piece of paradise will know what I am talking about when I talk about storm watching on the West Coast. We were fortunate to spend some quality family time at a resort in Ucluelet between Christmas and New Year – and the weather was...