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Best Whale Watching on Vancouver Island

Vancouver Island is one of the best whale watching destinations in the world because of the vast diversity of species that can be found! Even though whale watching trips run year ‘round, if you’re hoping to see some of the beautiful resident and migrating whales that pass through our oceans, the best time to hit the water is from April to October–especially the summer months. 

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Top Ten Things to Do on Vancouver Island

If you want to avoid post-holiday regrets, we’ve got the list for you – the top ten things that you can’t miss on Vancouver Island, from Islanders!

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Your Guide to a Happy Halloween on Vancouver Island

With the oncoming fall, there is a lot to look forward to while visiting Vancouver Island, British Columbia. The incredibly mild climate here means that most fall days are filled with sunny skies and crisp evenings, you can go on a hike and check out the changing leaves, the weather is still warm enough to enjoy kayaking or paddleboarding and farmers markets are overflowing with produce.

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How to Celebrate Canadian Thanksgiving on Vancouver Island

When you think of Thanksgiving in North America, most people think of pilgrim outfits, pumpkin pie, the Mayflower and feast re-enactments between pilgrims and American Indians – typical images from many Hollywood movies and American TV shows.

Bottoms Up! Classic Summertime Cocktails Made with Local Spirits

August is one of the hottest months of the year and it’s the perfect time to head out and to explore everything the Island has to offer. Whether you’re heading for an outdoor adventure, walking through charming towns, visiting breweries and dining out, booking tours or seeing attractions – there are many ways to make incredible memories here!