Retreat, Recharge, and Reconnect in Vancouver Island North this Fall
The call to multi-day coastal hikes and mountaintops slows down as fall arrives. Instead, you’re invited to make Vancouver Island North the destination for your fall retreat to recharge after ...
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Fall in the North Island
The smell of vegetation and wood smoke begins to fill the air again. Trails take you to enchanting forest settings and vistas looking skyward and seaward. The pace slips into something more ...
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Maya'xala'—a Kwak̓wala term meaning respect for oneself and all beings.
Paddling with Maya’xala: Respecting Northern Vancouver Island’s Waters
[caption id="attachment_3417" align="alignnone" width="1024"] Photo: Finn Steiner, Cape Scott Region[/caption]
From the windswept headlands of Cape Scott to the islands of the Broughton ...
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Weather the winter with us
How to spend a wintery weekend in Vancouver Island North
The vibrant communities of Vancouver Island North are held together across large distances through a depth of connection inspired by our beautiful, rugged landscape. This sense of community ...
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Indigenous Culture & Experiences
Indigenous Culture of Vancouver Island North
As you begin your journey into Vancouver Island North, you will be traversing the lands and waters of the Kwakwa̱ka̱ʼwakw peoples, also known as Kwakiutl, who have called this vibrant ...
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Remote surfing in the off season
Skunked on the North Island
Growing up on the south of Vancouver Island, a proverb I’d often hear was: ‘if you don’t like the weather, wait five minutes.’ Visiting Vancouver Island North one weekend in late ...
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For the Good of our Wild
Take the Wild Pledge to Encourage the Celebration of Local Cultures, Traditions, & Heritages.
Welcome to the second chapter of our Wild Pledge series, where we’ll delve into thoughtful ways of engaging with and uplifting the local cultures, traditions, and heritages that define ...
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What Kind of Holiday Suits You?
It’s the start of a new year and new beginnings. If you’re looking for more travel in your life in 2019 let us offer some inspiration to help you plan a trip to Vancouver Island North.
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First Nations Cultural Adventures
If you’re after an authentic holiday experience, start at the beginning. Vancouver Island North’s rich First Nations history is preserved and celebrated in museums, galleries and outdoor ...
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