http://www.discover-vancouver-island.com/vancouver-island-blog.html Welcome to the Vancouver Island Blog - your source for current news and updates, prepared with love and served with a side of sass by team VI. en-us Vancouver Island Wed, 24 Apr 2013 23:31:45 -0400 Wed, 24 Apr 2013 23:31:45 -0400 discover-vancouver-island.com http://www.discover-vancouver-island.com/calico-cat-tea-house.htmld4a393d5ec2fe6a0d8e23cfe51769c64We visited the Calico Cat Tea House in Nanaimo for lunch and tea leaf readings. Come see what we thought of the whole experience! Wed, 24 Apr 2013 23:31:35 -0400 http://www.discover-vancouver-island.com/chemainus-bc.html62d901692182a3ae325f0f444e2b66a6Chemainus BC is definitely worth a visit, with its outside murals on walls all over town and its renowned Chemainus Theatre. The town is quaint and offers laid back shopping and places to relax. Fri, 22 Mar 2013 18:08:34 -0400 http://www.discover-vancouver-island.com/maple-mountain-day-hike.htmldaf6f20a6442d0571f3b429bf89d92dbThe Maple Mountain day hike is one of just many on Vancouver Island with stunning ocean and mountain views. Get detailed route information here. Fri, 22 Mar 2013 18:05:16 -0400 http://www.discover-vancouver-island.com/city-of-nanaimo.html19c7283676c9a20b0791fd28e6377ee5Located on east coast Vancouver Island, the city of Nanaimo is centrally located. The 2nd largest city on the Island, it has plenty to do, & great restaurants and pubs. Sat, 16 Mar 2013 00:57:25 -0400 http://www.discover-vancouver-island.com/hemer-park.html13420065cb4751b7db82021677573d84Hemer Park is a hidden gem located in Cedar, BC. Join Teresa and her family as they enjoy an outing at this oasis of natural beauty just a few minutes from downtown Nanaimo. Sat, 16 Mar 2013 00:31:59 -0400 http://www.discover-vancouver-island.com/lady-rose-marine-services.htmlb043ed07a741ec6d9f4822d0d85d1bb1Lady Rose Marine Services offers a passenger ferry and tour service from Port Alberni through Barkley Sound to Bamfield on Vancouver Island. Mon, 4 Mar 2013 21:57:20 -0500 http://www.discover-vancouver-island.com/vancouver-island-guide.html14a30df1b33cefc2b404287fd4adf069Your Vancouver Island guide crew wants to introduce themselves. Stop in and get to know us...we don't bite! Thu, 21 Feb 2013 23:17:52 -0500 http://www.discover-vancouver-island.com/west-coast-vancouver-island.html52d65f7481857cbacb0d0f2224e89996The West Coast of Vancouver Island is located on the Pacific Rim and is noted for the challenging West Coast Trail, big wave surfing and winter storm watching. Sat, 16 Feb 2013 00:33:29 -0500 http://www.discover-vancouver-island.com/city-of-port-alberni.html5328b6a357568d4689ebd5c9dee7a4a0The city of Port Alberni BC is the gateway to the West Coast, not far from Tofino. See a video about Port Alberni. Sat, 16 Feb 2013 00:30:51 -0500 http://www.discover-vancouver-island.com/index.html0988eace5d142b64287082ffbfe374daGet the inside scoop on Vancouver Island, prepared by the locals and served up with plenty of personality. We know what your travel agent doesn't! Tue, 28 Aug 2012 15:58:12 -0400 http://www.discover-vancouver-island.com/vancouver-island-news.htmle8c11195c228f4b7321cf735261e5970Want to get ahead on all the Vancouver Island news before you visit? Or maybe you'd like to stay in touch with what's happening after you leave. Either way, this page will help you keep up with us! Thu, 23 Aug 2012 17:22:53 -0400 http://www.discover-vancouver-island.com/map-of-vancouver-island.html17985c28738e0bb4bc1674bd3ea2b4cdIf you need a map of Vancouver Island to help you plan your vacation, come on in! You'll find digital and print versions, plus an interactive map with many popular attractions marked. Tue, 24 Jul 2012 16:10:58 -0400 http://www.discover-vancouver-island.com/dragon-boat-racing-on-vancouver-island.htmlf30c2f38470a5462600f8a82517c5d50Almost every community on Vancouver Island has Dragon Boat teams to join. Some are exclusively for survivors of Breast Cancer or other Cancers, but some Tue, 17 Jul 2012 13:23:11 -0400 http://www.discover-vancouver-island.com/vancouver-island-activities.html5e579e1d4e43b97d45cd23ca1f0d3d5bThese Vancouver Island activities are recommended by those who live here. No paid promo, just honest opinions of what to see and do on our beautiful island, courtesy of the local folk! Thu, 28 Jun 2012 17:27:43 -0400 http://www.discover-vancouver-island.com/pacific-rim-festival.htmle955f93168a754239e4f6a32f3cc8aa4The Pacific Rim Festival is held annually on Vancouver Island Festival to welcome the whales back to the island. The whale festival features educational events, music, and lots of partyin Fri, 22 Jun 2012 23:28:26 -0400 http://www.discover-vancouver-island.com/strathcona-provincial-park.htmld5053fbc4c2b2ac3a46d31f6a57662d5Strathcona Provincial Park, the oldest provincial park in British Columbia, Canada, lies in central Vancouver Island. Largely undeveloped, the park offers pristine beauty and solitude for campers and Fri, 22 Jun 2012 23:25:05 -0400 http://www.discover-vancouver-island.com/parksville-accommodation.htmlfc1d841a1d0bd07b3be359b7d840a168Your Parksville accommodation can range from simple camping or RV accommodations to luxurious beach resort hotels, and everything in between. Here are some possibilities for you to consider. Fri, 22 Jun 2012 23:22:39 -0400 http://www.discover-vancouver-island.com/telegraph-cove.htmlf5e52604a3c661f20a5c21e1a62156b0Discover Telegraph Cove on northern Vancouver Island. Fri, 22 Jun 2012 23:20:34 -0400 http://www.discover-vancouver-island.com/vancouver-island-camping.htmlf6f0b74d8696dd1485e78176f4890c35Vancouver Island camping offers many options for both the experienced and novice camper. Come find out about the huge variety of choices you'll have when camping on Vancouver Island. Fri, 22 Jun 2012 23:16:44 -0400 http://www.discover-vancouver-island.com/vancouver-island-videos.html9a292bedde350f8619b325742e5ceafbThis collection of Vancouver Island videos will provide you with a virtual tour of the island before you arrive. Save time by finding out what to see and do before you come. Fri, 22 Jun 2012 23:12:43 -0400 http://www.discover-vancouver-island.com/vancouver-island-retirement-living.htmla52d3db0a1fdee6bc41b2418a2e25020Vancouver Island retirement living is laid back and casual, but there is plenty to see, enjoy and do on this beautiful island paradise. Fri, 22 Jun 2012 23:09:08 -0400 http://www.discover-vancouver-island.com/contact.html59c82c93b9d7f33daa922ccbc8ccd4dcContact form for Discover-Vancouver-Island.com Sun, 17 Jun 2012 15:42:34 -0400 http://www.discover-vancouver-island.com/vancouver-island-maps.htmlbc74276d35401a1dabef71c0b5d3a4a3It's a good idea to pick up a couple of Vancouver Island maps and guide books before you arrive, so you'll have plenty of time to plan your trip. We offer a great selection at the best prices. Mon, 4 Jun 2012 20:52:16 -0400 http://www.discover-vancouver-island.com/vancouver-island-weather.html04e5b0b2e19e3ee8c40648e9e28dda75Vancouver Island weather is rarely predictable with any accuracy, but that's all part of the fun! Find out what the weather is likely to be doing during your visit so you can pack the right gear. Fri, 27 Apr 2012 23:07:11 -0400 http://www.discover-vancouver-island.com/different-recreational-activities.html526c1c332c60fa8d9361e48278df84d1So many different recreational activities on Vancouver Island BC! Choose your favorite outdoor recreational sports or learn how to do new recreational activities for your family fun vacation! Fri, 27 Apr 2012 22:48:14 -0400 http://www.discover-vancouver-island.com/vancouver-island-parks.html7a607c4a86664574f2ec1cd894dc7cd1There are over 130 Vancouver Island Parks, including national, provincial and even marine parks. Come discover Vancouver Island's natural beauty! Fri, 27 Apr 2012 22:45:06 -0400 http://www.discover-vancouver-island.com/vancouver-island-north.html4f672f0ff42e2553832947e50bff884fVancouver Island's northern region offers many adventurous experiences. Enjoy wildlife watching, water activities, fishing, spelunking, biking and hiking in this remote yet beautiful area. Fri, 27 Apr 2012 22:34:24 -0400 http://www.discover-vancouver-island.com/vancouver-island-attractions.htmle9add60997a249ffdc31847d6372e13dThere are Vancouver Island attractions for families, for couples and for young athletes who love adventure! With so much to choose from, you can include activities for everyone when planning a vacatio Fri, 27 Apr 2012 22:20:48 -0400 http://www.discover-vancouver-island.com/vancouver-island-adventure-hiking-t2.html7e788490a0c9cf12a2bf30b9fdbad202For many, Vancouver Island Adventure Hiking is the draw to our Island. There are so many great hiking trails that you could spend several hiking vacations here, and never see them all… Fri, 27 Apr 2012 22:16:09 -0400 http://www.discover-vancouver-island.com/tofino-weather.html2fa5591527bda5afe2bd5fa50a54ea01Tofino weather, or west coast Vancouver Island weather, is part of the attraction on the West Coast. Winter storms provide surfing waves and opportunities for amazing storm watching. Fri, 27 Apr 2012 22:09:49 -0400 http://www.discover-vancouver-island.com/tofino-vancouver-island.html695b6d955293fba7cfb3b25f620f2897Tofino Vancouver Island, on the West Coast, has much to offer the outdoors enthusiast. Extreme hiking on the West Coast Trail, surfing and storm watching top the list of favorite activities. Fri, 27 Apr 2012 22:08:50 -0400 http://www.discover-vancouver-island.com/saanich-bc.html6f101f1a70fe4e7b454ed2de77a7e3eeSaanich BC, the largest and most populated municipality on Vancouver Island, is located north of Victoria Canada. The area offers an assortment of biking and walking trails and is well worth a visit. Fri, 27 Apr 2012 21:57:37 -0400 http://www.discover-vancouver-island.com/nanaimo-weather.htmle9e30b8439a789b04751138ddac011fdNanaimo weather is quite moderate, with mild winters and lots of summer sunshine accompanied by gentle ocean breezes and low humidity. Come discover why retirees love it here! Thu, 26 Apr 2012 22:20:41 -0400 http://www.discover-vancouver-island.com/mount-benson.htmlbde1eb6c5611db7070bbe6d4bd029c10Mount Benson in Nainamo, Vancouver Island, British Columbia Thu, 26 Apr 2012 22:10:41 -0400 http://www.discover-vancouver-island.com/fishing-on-vancouver-island.html514ddda813e59d583937cb5a0bf1c3ecFishing on Vancouver Island can be great fun! You can go salt water fishing, surf fishing, kayak fishing, salmon fishing and even fish for steelhead trout. The fishing's great here, all year round! Thu, 26 Apr 2012 21:52:09 -0400 http://www.discover-vancouver-island.com/courtenay-british-columbia.htmle8a21118d3575a9bc59a6d72e2bc555fCourtenay British Columbia, on the East Coast of Vancouver Island, is just inland from the coastal town of Comox and offers lots of hiking, an outdoor skateboard park, fishing and canoeing. Wed, 25 Apr 2012 23:27:07 -0400 http://www.discover-vancouver-island.com/comox-bc.html3171068946f63f411ce383a207501fc5Comox BC is home to Canadian Forces Base Comox (CFBC) which is primarily used for Royal Air Force operations. Also popular with tourists, it has fishing, sailing , hiking in Strathcona Provincial Park Wed, 25 Apr 2012 23:16:57 -0400 http://www.discover-vancouver-island.com/city-of-campbell-river.htmle9cbaaf6e1ad4be60a971457998f39efThe city of Campbell River, gateway to North Vancouver Island, is noted for its salmon fishing, breathtaking scenery and its raging waters. Campbell River fishing is among the best in the world! Wed, 25 Apr 2012 23:01:27 -0400 http://www.discover-vancouver-island.com/camping-on-vancouver-island.html44568d114016a98b2375cca5510faeadCamping on Vancouver Island may be a little different from camping at home. If you are beach camping or wilderness camping, your camping needs change, as you become more self sufficient. Wed, 25 Apr 2012 22:55:31 -0400 http://www.discover-vancouver-island.com/animals-in-the-wild.html87f87bd77df5a810310ee24886c2c0b6Animals in the wild are one of the attractions on Vancouver Island BC. In remote areas of the island, you may see black or grizzly bears, Roosevelt elk, bald eagles, moose, marmot, or sitka deer. Wed, 25 Apr 2012 22:48:20 -0400 http://www.discover-vancouver-island.com/vancouver-island-pictures.html904a3f3f4df82780047ff485cc4397c1Would you like to discover Vancouver Island in pictures? Come join the fun as visitors and locals alike share their favourite photos of Vancouver Island scenery, events and activities. Wed, 25 Apr 2012 19:10:29 -0400 http://www.discover-vancouver-island.com/central-vancouver-island-british-columbia.html4461a57f216c0c897c97a5e736c1f599Find out what to do and see in the Central Vancouver Island are of British Columbia. The east coast of Vancouver Island offers a wide variety of sights and activities. Learn more here! Wed, 25 Apr 2012 18:51:33 -0400 http://www.discover-vancouver-island.com/vancouver-island-geography.html1ff76351578f27e21b16ff4c6d61ce22Vancouver Island's geography is amazingly varied, given the island's size. Mountains, rolling hills, fertile valleys and beaches are all here waiting to be discovered. Sat, 21 Apr 2012 17:50:05 -0400 http://www.discover-vancouver-island.com/flights-to-vancouver-island.htmlb6d14d6d4ed2a07113c2d2171bb3ee7bFind out which airlines offer the best deals on flights to Vancouver Island. Whether you're arriving by plane, seaplane or helicopter, you'll find the right flight here. Fri, 20 Apr 2012 19:02:49 -0400 http://www.discover-vancouver-island.com/travel-vancouver-island.htmla471b1dd20e3418d3c09bf95ea1c0dddTravel to Vancouver Island is limited to air or sea, but you fortunately you won't have to grow wings or walk on water now that we've joined the modern age! Fri, 20 Apr 2012 19:02:30 -0400 http://www.discover-vancouver-island.com/vancouver-island-transportation.html8b95eb94e769612a65f571e5cae90524Vancouver Island transportation services are modern and efficient. Let us help you find the best way to get to your next destination while visiting the island. Fri, 20 Apr 2012 16:20:20 -0400 http://www.discover-vancouver-island.com/vancouver-island-tourism.html424e9f219b19d1ccf3d4a9d6ada71e78Vancouver Island Tourism tips to help you plan a great vacation. Start here for information on weather, currency, and local holidays, plus advice on how not to irritate the locals at rush hour. Wed, 18 Apr 2012 23:37:06 -0400 http://www.discover-vancouver-island.com/steelhead-fish.htmlf6bbfd9b791a423acd29891d3d9a914cThe steelhead fish is one of the strongest fighting fishes of the West Coast. Rainbow trout and steelhead trout belong to the same species and are oftentimes mistaken for each other. Thu, 29 Mar 2012 15:36:46 -0400 http://www.discover-vancouver-island.com/sidney-british-columbia.html6a7026599ee6582435ad332e713f4e1cSidney British Columbia is a beautiful spot to visit on your next trip to Vancouver Island. Find out what to see and do in this quaint seaside town. Thu, 29 Mar 2012 14:24:04 -0400 http://www.discover-vancouver-island.com/port-hardy-weather.htmlf9348fe30569e484ae0e8bbf3cccd6ecPort Hardy weather, like much of our Vancouver Island weather, has a typical West Coast Marine Climate. Learn what to expect from the weather if you visit Port Hardy. Thu, 29 Mar 2012 13:10:10 -0400