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Nov 12, Animals in the Wild | Vancouver Island BC Wildlife Animals

Sat, 12 Nov 2011 12:47:58 GMT

Animals 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.

Nov 3, Vancouver Island Maps and Books | The Book Shop

Thu, 03 Nov 2011 12:58:39 GMT

Vancouver Island maps and books in an online shop. Great selection of books about adventure, hiking, diving, hiking, and other activities for vacationers and residents on Vancouver Island.

Jun 14, Fishing on Vancouver Island | Campbell River Fishing | Fishing for Salmon

Tue, 14 Jun 2011 15:31:55 GMT

Fishing on Vancouver Island can be great fun! You can go salt water fishing, surf fishing, kayak fishing, salmon fishing and even fish for steelhead fish. With mild weather year round, you can go fish

Mar 9, Pacific Rim Festival on Vancouver Island

Wed, 09 Mar 2011 12:35:36 GMT

The annual Pacific Rim Festival on Vancouver Island, British Columbia, Canada will be held from March 19 to 27, 2011. This festival, held on the wild West Coast of Vancouver Island, heralds the return of the whales to Vancouver Island for the warmer months. Up to 20,000 grey whales will be passing by the Island, on their northbound migration from the Baja Peninsula (Mexico) to Alaska's Bering Strait and beyond. And the west coast towns of of Tofino and Ucluelet and the Pacific Rim National Park Reserve will all be having events to celebrate the coming of spring, and the whales. In addition to the usual fun events, to celebrate the 25th anniversary of the Pacific Rim Festival, there is a video contest, A Whale of a Story, open to legal residents of Canada. You can create a 5 minute video and enter the contest, if you are a resident of Canada. To learn more about the festival and the video contest, click on the link below.

Mar 4, Keep Up To Date With Island Time Newsletter

Fri, 04 Mar 2011 17:10:23 GMT

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Jan 12, Courtenay British Columbia | Courtenay BC | Vancouver Island

Wed, 12 Jan 2011 22:34:46 GMT

Courtenay 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.

Jan 12, Chemainus BC | Chemainus Murals | Vancouver Island British Columbia

Wed, 12 Jan 2011 22:31:59 GMT

Chemainus 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.

Jan 12, City of Nanaimo | Nanaimo BC | East Coast Vancouver Island

Wed, 12 Jan 2011 22:29:27 GMT

Located 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, interesting architecture and lots

Jan 12, City of Campbell River | Campbell River BC | Campbell River Fishing

Wed, 12 Jan 2011 22:25:17 GMT

The 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!

Jan 11, City of Port Alberni | Port Alberni BC | Port Alberni Video

Tue, 11 Jan 2011 22:49:20 GMT

The city of Port Alberni BC is the gateway to the West Coast, not far from Tofino. See a video about Port Alberni.

Jan 11, Tofino Vancouver Island | Tofino BC | Tofino British Columbia

Tue, 11 Jan 2011 22:30:48 GMT

Tofino Vancouver Island, on the West Coast, has much to offer the outdoorsman. Extreme hiking on the West Coast Trail, surfing and storm watching top the list of favorite activities.

Jan 11, Port Hardy Weather Forecast | Vancouver Island Weather

Tue, 11 Jan 2011 22:14:16 GMT

Here is the Port Hardy weather forecast. Port Hardy, like much of Vancouver Island weather, has a typical West Coast Marine Climate and it is cool and moist most of the year.

Jan 11, Nanaimo Weather | Nanaimo BC Weather | Vancouver Island Weather

Tue, 11 Jan 2011 22:11:47 GMT

Nanaimo weather is almost perfect, with mild winter spring and fall and lots of sunshine, gentle winds and low humidity. Because of its great Vancouver Island weather, outdoor recreation abounds.

Jan 11, Tofino Weather | Vancouver Island Weather | Storm Watching

Tue, 11 Jan 2011 22:09:18 GMT

Tofino weather, or west coast Vancouver Island weather is part of the attraction on the West Coast. Winter storms provide surfing waves for big wave surfing and storm watching.

Jan 11, Victoria BC Weather | Vancouver Island Weather | Canada Tourist Information

Tue, 11 Jan 2011 22:06:39 GMT

Victoria BC weather is usually quite moderate. Checking on the Vancouver Island weather forecast for travel information will help you plan your Canadian vacation on Vancouver Island.

Jan 10, Victoria BC Hotels | Victoria Hotels | Vancouver Island Hotels

Mon, 10 Jan 2011 23:12:37 GMT

Victoria BC hotels boast ocean view vistas, luxury spas, convenience to city attractions, and of course the Empress Hotel. The Empress is the most famous of Victoria hotels.

Jan 10, Famous Canadians | Vancouver Island Canadian Celebrities

Mon, 10 Jan 2011 23:07:17 GMT

A number of famous Canadians live on Vancouver Island or spend time on the island. Many Canadian celebrities love the ocean, and the island is a natural place for a pleasant getaway.

Jan 10, West Coast Vancouver Island | Pacific Rim | West Coast Trail

Mon, 10 Jan 2011 23:04:47 GMT

The West Coast Vancouver Island, the island Pacific Rim is the wild and wooly west. The West Coast is noted for the challenging West Coast Trail, for big wave surfing and for storm watching.

Jan 10, Sunshine Coast BC Canada | Family Beach Vacation | Vancouver Island

Mon, 10 Jan 2011 23:02:27 GMT

The Sunshine Coast BC Canada is the perfect place to go for a family beach vacation or a week of fishing. East Coast Vancouver Island offers a wide variety of activities for all members of the family

Jan 10, Vancouver Island Hotels | Vancouver Island Accommodation | Dog Friendly Hotels

Mon, 10 Jan 2011 22:59:40 GMT

Vancouver Island hotels and resorts can be simple cabins or luxury resorts. And you can get family vacation packages that include your Vancouver Island accommodation and fun activities and tours.

Jan 10, Map of Vancouver Island | Vancouver island Map | Map Vancouver Island

Mon, 10 Jan 2011 11:49:23 GMT

Here is a map of Vancouver Island, British Columbia to help you plan your Vancouver Island vacation. This Vancouver Island map has all the vacation destinations that you might be considering...

Jan 8, Hornby Island British Columbia | Vancouver Island | Shark Teeth Fossils

Sat, 08 Jan 2011 19:59:06 GMT

Hornby Island British Columbia has beaches, fishing and places where you can find shark teeth fossils and ammonite fossils. See a photo of one of the fossil shark teeth here.

Jan 8, Comox BC | Comox British Columbia | Vancouver Island

Sat, 08 Jan 2011 19:50:27 GMT

Comox 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

Jan 7, Vancouver Island Beaches | Family Beach Vacations

Fri, 07 Jan 2011 16:41:23 GMT

Vancouver Island beaches vary from rocky with pebbles to quiet with sand. Family beach vacations can include a variety of activities, depending on your interests and the ages of your clan.

Jan 7, Vancouver Island Surfing | Surfing Big Waves BC | Big Wave Surfing

Fri, 07 Jan 2011 15:10:14 GMT

Vancouver Island surfing, best in the winter, is great for big wave surfing! The winter storms from the Pacific on the West Coast, give you the big waves surfers dream about. Surfing video.

Jan 7, Vancouver Island Kayaking | Fun Kayaking Vacations | Ocean Kayaking

Fri, 07 Jan 2011 13:29:42 GMT

Vancouver Island kayaking offers some great choices for ocean kayaking and kayaking vacations. Take a kayaking tour or go off on your own for a great kayaking adventure. Kayaking Video.

Jan 7, Vancouver Island Diving | Scuba Diving Vacations | Cold Water Diving

Fri, 07 Jan 2011 11:59:58 GMT

Vancouver Island diving offers cold water diving which is some of the best scuba diving in the world. You can bring your own scuba diving gear or rent it, and the dives vary in depth and difficulty.

Jan 6, Sooke BC | Sooke British Columbia | Hiking Fishing and Culture

Thu, 06 Jan 2011 10:59:01 GMT

Sooke BC, located west of Victoria Canada, is a favorite spot for British Columbia tourists and locals. Sooke offers lots of fishng, water activities and excellent hiking opportunities.

Jan 6, Saanich BC | Vancouver Island British Columbia Canada

Thu, 06 Jan 2011 10:51:18 GMT

Saanich BC, the most populated municipality on Vancouver Island, is located north of Victoria Canada. The city offers an assortment of biking and walking trails and is well worth a visit.

Jan 6, City of Victoria BC | Vancouver Island | Best Family Vacation Destinations

Thu, 06 Jan 2011 10:48:02 GMT

The city of Victoria BC on Vancouver Island is one of the best family vacation destinations. Victoria boasts everything from fishing charters to brewpubs and great eateries to the Victoria Butterfly G

Jan 5, Sidney British Columbia | Sidney BC | Vancouver Island

Wed, 05 Jan 2011 17:08:37 GMT

Discover Sidney British Columbia, on Vancouver Island.

Jan 4, Esquimalt BC | Vancouver Island | Victoria Canada

Tue, 04 Jan 2011 22:20:19 GMT

Esquimalt BC, located right next to Victoria Canada is a popular tourist spot on Vancouver Island.

Jan 4, Victoria Canada | Victoria British Columbia | Visit Victoria BC

Tue, 04 Jan 2011 22:16:12 GMT

Victoria Canada is the capital of British Columbia and is located on Vancouver Island. Known as the City of Flowers, Victoria is a favorite spot for holidays and vacations.

Jan 4, Vancouver Island Transportation | Public Transportation Services BC

Tue, 04 Jan 2011 22:11:51 GMT

Vancouver Island transportation services can help you get around the island. We have a well developed public transportation system, with everything from bus or train to ferries.

Jan 4, Camping on Vancouver Island | British Columbia Camping | Family Camping Needs

Tue, 04 Jan 2011 13:21:24 GMT

Camping 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.

Jan 2, West Coast Trail BC | West Coast Trail Video Documentary

Sun, 02 Jan 2011 21:11:11 GMT

The West Coast Trail BC is one of the most challenging hiking trails in the world. You can view the challenges, the rewards and the scenic views in this West Coast Trail video documentary.

Jan 2, West Coast Trail | Adventure Hiking on Vancouver Island | Pacific Rim Hiking

Sun, 02 Jan 2011 18:32:07 GMT

The West Coast Trail, one of the 10 most challenging hiking trails in the world, is the best hiking trail for adventure hiking on Vancouver Island and the island’s Pacific Rim…

Jan 2, Vancouver Island Adventure Hiking | Best Hiking Trails BC | Hiking Vacations

Sun, 02 Jan 2011 16:18:56 GMT

For 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…

Jan 2, Festivals Fairs | Vancouver Island, British Columbia | BC Events

Sun, 02 Jan 2011 16:08:37 GMT

You can attend great festivals fairs and events year round on Vancouver Island, British Columbia. And, in addition to fun activities, you are sure to enjoy our yummy festival foods…

Jan 2, Galloping Goose Trail | BC Hiking Trails | The Goose

Sun, 02 Jan 2011 15:20:57 GMT

The Galloping Goose Trail is one of the more popular BC hiking trails on Vancouver Island. The Goose is an easy trail, and can be accessed by wheelchair.

Dec 31, Vancouver Island North | Northern Vancouver Island | Vancouver Island BC

Fri, 31 Dec 2010 18:46:07 GMT

Vacationing on Vancouver Island North or the North Island can be an adventurous experience. Enjoy wildlife watching, water activities, fishing, spelunking, biking and hiking in this beautiful area.

Dec 31, Vancouver Island Attractions | Family Fun Activities | Victoria Attractions

Fri, 31 Dec 2010 18:41:23 GMT

There 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

Sep 27, Vancouver Island Ferries | British Columbia Ferries | BC Ferries

Mon, 27 Sep 2010 14:45:47 GMT

Vancouver Island ferries offer a way of getting to Vancouver Island, as well a way to travel around the island.

Aug 10, Orca Killer Whale | Killer Whales | Whale Watching Cruises on Vancouver Island

Tue, 10 Aug 2010 13:23:27 GMT

The orca killer whale is the largest of the dolphins. Killer whales have distinct black and white coloring, are intelligent, great hunters and can be seen on whale watching cruises off Vancouver Islan

Aug 6, Steelhead Fish | Steelhead fishing on Vancouver Island | Steelhead Trout

Fri, 06 Aug 2010 13:48:23 GMT

The 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.

Jul 30, Canadian Vacations | Vancouver Island Vacation | Canadian Holidays

Fri, 30 Jul 2010 21:31:34 GMT

Considering Canadian vacations? A Vancouver Island vacation MUST be in the equation! This magnificent island is a hidden jewel, just waiting to be discovered!

Jul 30, Vancouver Island Family Vacation Ideas | Whale Watching Cruises and More

Fri, 30 Jul 2010 21:23:27 GMT

Discover Vancouver Island with our insiders guide to Victoria Canada and the Island. Great family vacation ideas, whale watching cruises, camping, fishing, hiking, skiing and much more…

Jul 30, Victoria British Columbia

Fri, 30 Jul 2010 21:15:47 GMT

Discover Victoria British Columbia on Vancouver Island. City of Gardens and the capital of B.C. Includes Videos.

Jun 28, Facts about Sea Lions | Stellar Sea Lions on Vancouver Island | Sea Lion Facts

Mon, 28 Jun 2010 13:01:55 GMT

Here are some fun facts about sea lions that will help you appreciate the stellar sea lions that you see on Vancouver Island. And, some of these sea lion facts may come as a surprise to you…

May 21, Vancouver Island Newsletter | Family Vacation Ideas | Events and Festivals

Fri, 21 May 2010 11:18:06 GMT

Sign up for our free Discover Vancouver Island Newsletter and get the latest news on festivals and events and family vacation ideas in Victoria BC and on Vancouver Island…