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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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Things to do in Nanaimo

There’s no doubt that Vancouver Island, British Columbia is one of the most stunning places to visit in Canada. Surrounded by the ocean and easily accessible by air or sea, Vancouver Island is filled with quaint towns and vibrant city centres surrounded by breathtaking landscapes.

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Ten Best Restaurants on the Sunshine Coast, BC

Located on the breathtaking traditional territories of the Tla’amin, Klahoose, shíshálh, Skwxwú7mesh, and Homalco Nations, the aptly named Sunshine Coast is one of the most stunning places in British Columbia, Canada.

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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.