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If you’re looking for a quiet, low-effort coastal walk with a big payoff, Roberts Memorial Provincial Park is an underrated little gem. This day-use provincial park is small (just 14 hectares), but it packs in exactly what many Vancouver Island…
There’s a quiet little forest walk tucked away in the countryside between Nanaimo and Ladysmith that many travellers, and even locals, completely overlook. No crowds, no big signage, and no long list of must-see viewpoints. Just peaceful trails winding through……
Nanaimo is home to some of the most scenic and accessible walking trails on Vancouver Island. Whether you’re visiting for the first time or a local looking to rediscover familiar favourites, these Nanaimo walks offer an easy way to enjoy…
You can find one of the most concentrated collections of rock art on Vancouver Island at Petroglyph Provincial Park. Visitors glimpse traditional carvings created more than 1,000 years ago at this small two-hectare Nanaimo park located in the Snuneymuxw First…
Just a 10-minute boat ride from downtown Nanaimo, Newcastle Island, known as Saysutshun to the Snuneymuxw First Nation, is one of the easiest and most rewarding day trips on Vancouver Island. This 363-hectare marine provincial park blends coastal forest trails,…
Hot Springs Cove is one of those places that still feels a little unreal, even when you’re standing in it. Yes, Vancouver Island has hot springs, and if you’re dreaming of a truly unforgettable soak, Hot Springs Cove is the…
On one of those perfect, calm-weather days, we launched our boat from French Creek and decided it was finally time to explore Jedediah Island. The Strait was gentle, the sky was clear, and the whole crossing had that easy, relaxed…
As autumn arrives on Vancouver Island, the landscape transforms into vibrant shades of yellow, orange, and gold. Whether you’re a local or a visitor, this guide will lead you to stunning views, peaceful lakeshores, and ancient forests, all of which…
While out seeking a few nearby hidden gems, we discovered the trail system of the Puntledge River Recreation Area. BC Hydro owns this beautiful area and has abundant multi-use trails to explore. The majority of which start at the Comox…