Salmon and Halibut fishing were strong in 2023
Fishing was good in more than one spot on Vancouver Island. The east side saw a resurgence of both Chinook and Coho. The limits there have been less than desirable thanks so some not so friendly regulations from DFO for which I haven’t figured what the logic is.How Well do you know Campbell River?
This East-Central fishing town marks the last stop before the long drive north to towns like Telegraph Cove, Port McNeill and Port... Read More
Bear, Wolf, and Cougar Safety
Vancouver Island is a walk on the wild side of things, and there are a few priorities guests should have when paying... Read More
Winter Whale Watching
Whale watching and winter don’t seem like they would have anything in common, but on the west coast of Vancouver Island, the... Read More
The End of the Road: Port Hardy
Port Hardy, named after Vice-admiral Sir Thomas Masterman Hardy, is quite literally the end of the road for Northern Vancouver Island. Although... Read More
Bear Watching on Vancouver Island
Bears are an iconic Canadian creature and Vancouver Island has more than its fair share of these beautiful beasts that play within... Read More
Backpacking the North Coast Trail
“There is something different about leaving society and stepping foot onto a trail; A trail where you know you can’t turn back... Read More
Hiking to Mystic Beach
When I grew up in Victoria, downtown was packed with used bookstores, antique stores and hacky-sack college kids in Market Square. About... Read More
Salmon Snorkelling
My phone beckoned to me with a quick vibration and I looked down to read the incoming text. A random, yet enticing... Read More
Top Ten Waterfalls to Visit this Summer on Vancouver Island
Summertime is the best time to completely disregard TLC’s lyrics “don’t go chasing waterfalls.” Vancouver Island, whether you’re exploring North, Central, South... Read More