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This Pender Island hidden gem is brought to you by a local Penderite. While purchasing our morning coffee and expressing our desire to hike Mount Norman, the barista exclaimed that there was an even better, lesser-known hike we might be……
Discovering Old Growth Trees in Nanoose Bay Just when I thought we’d explored every nook and cranny of the area we call home, my kids helped me discover a new hidden gem. These beautiful trails and two massive trees in……
Explore this Abandoned Southwest Coast Gem along the Spirit Loop. On Vancouver Island’s southwest coast, the Jordan River Power Station is a captivating piece of history. If you’re exploring the Spirit Loop, also known as the Pacific Marine Circle Route,……
Completed in 1913, this now abandoned mill in the Comox Valley is a gem to explore. A Bit of History The town where the remains of the mill rests is also no longer. However, it was once a fully serviced……
This hidden park in Lantzville has been on our radar for quite some time. However, there is so little information about it that it has remained an enigma up until recently. Hidden Park in Lantzville The most ironic part about……
For a few years, my husband has been telling me about a beautiful spot near Sayward that he knew I would love. We finally made the drive up there, and it did not disappoint. This secret spot is a must-see……
This Mid-Island suspension bridge is part of the Trans Canada Trail, but luckily, you don’t need to walk the entire trail to experience this cool feature! The path leading to the bridge is a nice easy, beautiful walk. The only……
The northern portion of Vancouver Island is one of the best locations in Canada to view karst topography. And the Alice Lake loop is the perfect place to start. On this drive, you can find Canada’s largest cenote, plenty of……
This small island off Nanaimo offers spectacular topography, a bird sanctuary, and plenty of opportunities to spot sea life. Not only that, but this marine access-only hidden gem is a fantastic dive site, too. The only catch is that you……