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Rhododendron Lake in Nanoose Bay

June 18, 2020

by Kim Parcher

Rhododendron Lake is a hidden gem in Nanoose Bay that takes a bit of effort to get to, but definitely more than worth it. The lake is unique in that...

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Enos Lake Trail in Nanoose Bay

June 2, 2020

by Kim Parcher

Located within the Fairwinds Community of Nanoose Bay, a network of over 7 km of trails leads around a series of ponds and ultimately Enos Lake itself. The trails make...

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Hidden Provincial Park

May 27, 2020

by Kim Parcher

It would seem that Port Alberni has quite a few hidden gems. Gems that are most definitely off-the-beaten-path, and not very well known. We recently discovered a hidden Provincial Park...

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Hidden Waterfall in Port Alberni

May 13, 2020

by Kim Parcher

We recently went on a bit of a local adventure to a secret spot that I had been eager to seek out. It took some navigation skills, but we found...

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Moorecroft Regional Park / Nanoose Bay

May 7, 2020

by Kim Parcher

Nanoose Bay Elementary uses Moorecroft Regional Park as a prime location for many class field trips. Each time I joined one of these excursions as a parent chaperone, I would...

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Family-Friendly Oceanside Getaway

March 3, 2020

by Kim Parcher

The Accommodations The Cabins at Terrace Beach provide a perfect family-friendly oceanside getaway in Ucluelet. (And, yes, this resort is also great for a romantic retreat for two as well)....

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Exploring Newcastle Island (Saysutshun)

February 19, 2020

by Kim Parcher

A 10-minute boat ride across Nanaimo’s harbour brings you to a beautiful Provincial Park. Newcastle Island, or Saysutshun, as known by Snuneymuxw First Nation people, is truly a unique destination....

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Perfect Couples Retreat in Sooke

February 13, 2020

by Kim Parcher

One of Canada’s leading Vancouver Island resorts, the Sooke Harbour House is a unique hotel located on the shores of the Juan de Fuca Strait. Sooke Harbour House With mountain...

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Rhododendron Lake in Nanoose Bay

Enos Lake Trail in Nanoose Bay

Hidden Provincial Park

Hidden Waterfall in Port Alberni

Moorecroft Regional Park / Nanoose Bay

Family-Friendly Oceanside Getaway

Exploring Newcastle Island (Saysutshun)

Perfect Couples Retreat in Sooke

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