Vancouver Island Tourism

11/08/2025

Christmas at the Merridale Cidery is a MUST! 🎄🎅

11/08/2025

What started as a routine hike on the turned into an impromptu nature show!
This determined duck diving for food had us absolutely captivated. 🦆
Moments like this are a pleasant reminder if what makes so wonderful! You never have to go far to find a little magic in 🍁🍂

08/31/2025

11/29/2024

🎄✨ Christmas has officially arrived on Vancouver Island! 🎅🏼❄️

Today, we kicked off the season with the magical , and the festive fun is just getting started! 🎉 There are so many exciting Christmas events to experience before the season wraps up. Here are a few of my favorite Vancouver Island holiday activities:

1️⃣ The Twelve Days of Christmas at Butchart Gardens 🌟✨ – Stroll through the twinkling lights and festive displays at one of the island’s most iconic holiday spots!
https://www.butchartgardens.com/christmas/

2️⃣ Victoria Santa Claus Parade 🎅🏼🎉 – Join the holiday cheer on November 30th at 5 pm as the streets of Victoria light up with festive floats and holiday magic. (Location: Belleville & Government Streets)

3️⃣ Christmas at Craigdarroch Castle 👑🎄 – Step into a Victorian winter wonderland at this stunning heritage site. https://thecastle.ca/

There’s something for everyone to enjoy this holiday season on Vancouver Island! 🌟 What's your favorite Vancouver Island Christmas tradition? Drop a comment below! 🎁👇

07/02/2024

Happy Canada Day!! 🍁

Today, we celebrated Canada's 157th with a trip into Parksville.

Our day started with a fun round of 18 holes at⛳ Paradise Fun Park. Then, we headed to the Boardwalk for some delicious Coastal Cones Beachfront Ice Cream🍦 Finally, we wrapped up our adventure with a serene walk along the tranquil shores of .

What a perfect way to enjoy this special day!

01/07/2023

Biking in the South Cowichan Valley/Shawinigan Lake area.
Kinsol Trestle to the Glenora Trails Head Park.
32km total (16km each way)
Novice rider - 2.5hrs

Starting at the Kinsol Trestle Parking Lot, picnicking at the Glenora Trails Head Park, and then returning via the same route.

There is a slight decline going from the Kinsol Trestle to the Park, so the way back is much more strenuous, especially in certain sections, and took longer.

This is a well maintained and groomed trail open to pedestrians, cyclists, dogs (on leash) and equestrians.
The Kinsol trestle is an incredible historical icon, and there are plenty of info booths on site detailing the history, construction, renovations, and maintenance of this landmark.
The Glenora Trails Head Park is the perfect turnaround point as you can stop for a picnic and a break. There is a large bathroom facility, lots of picnic tables, both undercover and open and some with BBQ facilities, and an exciting kids playground with a zipline.

For an extra adventure there are many trails meeting at the Park, and back on the Galloping Goose North another, but much smaller, trestle just a little ride away.

07/31/2022

Filberg Festival - so far so good!

07/30/2022

If you are in comox this weekend come check out Comox Nautical Days - right on the Marina!

There is an excellent selection of vendors, food trucks, and entertainment! Best of all there is a water park to keep the kids cool!

https://www.comox.ca/community-recreation/events-calendar/comox-nautical-days

07/24/2022

Blaze enjoying his complimentary ice cream at Parksville Beach Festival

07/22/2022

Come to Beachfest and admire these gorgeous sand structures!! Open from 9:30am-8:30pm.
Exhibit running from July 1st- August18th.
Located on the Boardwalk at the Parksville Community Park
Plenty of parking available.

Also enjoy food and ice cream trucks, beer stands, and a gorgeous sandy beach!

07/10/2022

Willows Market @ Willow Point - Campbell River
Excellent selection of shops!! There is a small farmers market with a small selection of local produce, a soap shop with all soap products made in house, a gift shop with lots or local selection and a clothing store with reasonably priced yet high quality fashion!! Really cool and unique items for yourself and also as a gift!

07/05/2022

Campbell River - Frank James Park at Willows Point.
Check out these awesome photo op carvings- right on the beach!! Just across the road from some really cool boutique stores. (Gift shop, consignment and used furniture, farmer's market smoke shop, and bakery, artists collective).