Travel

Parksville Beach Festival expected to return in 2022

Event typically attracts visitor count of 125,000 during five-week period

Nov 1, 2021 9:00 AM Read more >

Wilson 5 Foundation donates $6M to rehabilitate Vancouver Island’s Englishman River

Largest land conservancy gift made by the foundation to date will re-naturalize Parksville estuary

Sep 18, 2021 12:20 PM Read more >

Sip and savour: Artisanal beers abound on Vancouver Island

When it comes to voting for the BC Ale Trail’s Best Brewery Experience award , craft beer enthusiasts are spoiled for choice around the province — and Vancouver Island is no exception.

Sep 3, 2021 6:00 AM Read more >

Online gift, gear and getaway auction boosts BC fish and wildlife conservation

B.C. Wildlife Federation online auction supports conservation projects across the province

Aug 19, 2021 6:30 AM Read more >

Head outdoors this summer with Outdoors West!

New magazine shares the how-to and where-to of exploring Western Canada’s great outdoors

Aug 9, 2021 11:30 AM Read more >

Which BC brewery do you think offers the best overall experience?

Voting is underway for the BC Ale Trail’s Best Brewery Experience award

Aug 5, 2021 12:30 PM Read more >

PHOTOS: Humpbacks put on a show for visitors to Vancouver Island

Whale watching tour leaves participants in awe

Jul 26, 2021 1:30 PM Read more >

‘Mobi-mat’ offers people with mobility issues access to sandy areas on Qualicum waterfront

Town initiative inspired by similar installation in Saanich

Jul 22, 2021 12:00 PM Read more >

E-bike enthusiasts can now tour the Parksville Qualicum Beach region

Fleet of bikes used for tours

Jul 10, 2021 5:50 PM Read more >

Enter to WIN a family fishing adventure in Ucluelet

Share your favourite fishing photos to enter

Jul 8, 2021 9:30 AM Read more >