Articles related to "Vancouver Island"
BC Chefs Make Slow Food Secure
Downtown chefs practise their Food Secure & Slow Food values by collecting local farm produce, setting up stalls in the market square, and giving profits to the farmers.
• island chefs collaborative (icc) • slow food movement • victoria's bastion square market • food secure • vancouver island community festivals
Downtown chefs practise their Food Secure & Slow Food values by collecting local farm produce, setting up stalls in the market square, and giving profits to the farmers.
• island chefs collaborative (icc) • slow food movement • victoria's bastion square market • food secure • vancouver island community festivals
Better in BC: Vancouver Island Saltwater Fishing
Vancouver Island Saltwater Fishing in British Columbia
• saltwater • salmon • vancouver island • british columbia • halibut
Vancouver Island Saltwater Fishing in British Columbia
• saltwater • salmon • vancouver island • british columbia • halibut
Botanical Beach Vancouver Island
Three unusual animals to be found in protected rock pools in Canada.
• botanical beach • vancouver island • juan de fuca provincial park • orange cup coral • giant pacific chiton
Three unusual animals to be found in protected rock pools in Canada.
• botanical beach • vancouver island • juan de fuca provincial park • orange cup coral • giant pacific chiton
Christmas on Vancouver Island, BC
Enjoy family activities on British Columbia's festive island from Victoria and Cowichan to Qualicum Beach and Nanaimo.
• christmas on vancouver island bc • winter holiday season on the riviera of western ca • victoria cowichan family activities parksville qua • westin bear mountain golf resort spa • chemainus theatre festival
Enjoy family activities on British Columbia's festive island from Victoria and Cowichan to Qualicum Beach and Nanaimo.
• christmas on vancouver island bc • winter holiday season on the riviera of western ca • victoria cowichan family activities parksville qua • westin bear mountain golf resort spa • chemainus theatre festival
Crossing Canada - Part I - Leaving Home
A travel journal as I cross Canada by train. I have put this article by using my journal notes as I wrote them. It will be in parts, of course, as there is much to tell.
• viarail • train • vancouver • vancouver island • leaving
A travel journal as I cross Canada by train. I have put this article by using my journal notes as I wrote them. It will be in parts, of course, as there is much to tell.
• viarail • train • vancouver • vancouver island • leaving
Crossing Canada - Part XII
My visit to Mount Douglas where I was able to view the American mountains from the lookout there. And a very interesting tree - the arbutus.
• mount • douglas • arbutus • view • mist
My visit to Mount Douglas where I was able to view the American mountains from the lookout there. And a very interesting tree - the arbutus.
• mount • douglas • arbutus • view • mist
Hot Chocolate Trails
Discover the delights of chocolate as you taste your way across and along Vancouver Island.
• vancouver island • victoria • chocolate • belgian chocolate • comox
Discover the delights of chocolate as you taste your way across and along Vancouver Island.
• vancouver island • victoria • chocolate • belgian chocolate • comox
Lady Amelia Douglas
A young Métis girl, she never dreamed she would one day become the first lady of the new colony of Vancouver Island.
• amelia douglas • james douglas • pioneer women vancouver island • fort victoria • lady amelia douglas
A young Métis girl, she never dreamed she would one day become the first lady of the new colony of Vancouver Island.
• amelia douglas • james douglas • pioneer women vancouver island • fort victoria • lady amelia douglas
Paddling Vancouver Island's Coast
Using his knowledge of the E Vancouver Is and S British Columbia coasts, John Kimantas has created a terrific resource for paddlers interested in traveling these shores.
• kayaking british columbia • paddling vancouver island • bc boating maps • gulf islands coastal recreation • canadian small boat atlas
Using his knowledge of the E Vancouver Is and S British Columbia coasts, John Kimantas has created a terrific resource for paddlers interested in traveling these shores.
• kayaking british columbia • paddling vancouver island • bc boating maps • gulf islands coastal recreation • canadian small boat atlas
The "Pig War"
The Pig War was not really a war, nor were any shots even fired. But hostilities had been brewing between the British and the Americans for months, and it wouldn’t have taken much to set off either side.
• pig war • san juan islands • vancouver island • puget sound • boundary dispute
The Pig War was not really a war, nor were any shots even fired. But hostilities had been brewing between the British and the Americans for months, and it wouldn’t have taken much to set off either side.
• pig war • san juan islands • vancouver island • puget sound • boundary dispute
THE PRANCING HORSE RETREAT: The Ferrari of B&Bs
A look at one of Vancouver Islands Premier B*Bs
• b&b • lodgings • posh • upscale • vancouver island
A look at one of Vancouver Islands Premier B*Bs
• b&b • lodgings • posh • upscale • vancouver island
The Rugged West Coast of Vancouver Island, Canada
Autumn travels recently took me into the rainforest of Pacific Rim National Park. The remote western coast of this uncrowded island is an alternative traveler's dream. Natural wonders abound and totem poles appear in the strangest places. And sometimes, like I did, you'll find your animal spirit guide waiting for you.
• pacific northwest • canada • camping
Autumn travels recently took me into the rainforest of Pacific Rim National Park. The remote western coast of this uncrowded island is an alternative traveler's dream. Natural wonders abound and totem poles appear in the strangest places. And sometimes, like I did, you'll find your animal spirit guide waiting for you.
• pacific northwest • canada • camping
Vancouver Island Marine Biology
Clayoquot Sound UNESCO Biosphere Reserve has locations of outstanding interest for naturalists keen on the sea and coastal habitats.
• vancouver island marine biology • pacific rim • clayoquot sound • wickaninnish • tofino
Clayoquot Sound UNESCO Biosphere Reserve has locations of outstanding interest for naturalists keen on the sea and coastal habitats.
• vancouver island marine biology • pacific rim • clayoquot sound • wickaninnish • tofino
Vancouver Island Whale Watching
The experience of seeing huge animals in their natural environment increases public awareness of marine conservation issues.
• vancouver island • whale watching • see killer whales • canadian west coast whale watching cruises • british columbia
The experience of seeing huge animals in their natural environment increases public awareness of marine conservation issues.
• vancouver island • whale watching • see killer whales • canadian west coast whale watching cruises • british columbia
Victoria and Vancouver Island Get High Marks
Victoria and Vancouver Island win the 2003 Reader's Choice Awards in Condé Nast Traveler's Magazine.
• victoria • vancouver island • british columbia • canada • travelling
Victoria and Vancouver Island win the 2003 Reader's Choice Awards in Condé Nast Traveler's Magazine.
• victoria • vancouver island • british columbia • canada • travelling
Victoria on Vancouver Island
Named for Queen Victoria, this delightful city has a British feel about it from the Empress Hotel to the Government Building, the shops and flowers - in baskets and beds.
• victoria british columbia • the fairmont empress hotel • architect francis rattenbury • jenny butchart and butchart gardens • british columbia museum
Named for Queen Victoria, this delightful city has a British feel about it from the Empress Hotel to the Government Building, the shops and flowers - in baskets and beds.
• victoria british columbia • the fairmont empress hotel • architect francis rattenbury • jenny butchart and butchart gardens • british columbia museum
An Interview with John Kimantas
Share the experiences of John Kimantas, author of the Wild Coast series of paddling guidebooks for British Columbia, on paddle trips to the shores of Vancouver Island
• john kimantas • the wild coast 3 • bc coastal atlas • kayaking vancouver island • paddling british columbia
Share the experiences of John Kimantas, author of the Wild Coast series of paddling guidebooks for British Columbia, on paddle trips to the shores of Vancouver Island
• john kimantas • the wild coast 3 • bc coastal atlas • kayaking vancouver island • paddling british columbia
British Columbian Ports of Call
These are three very different places in Canada. Vancouver is a big city, Victoria has an olde-worlde charm and Nanaimo has a pretty and bustling waterfront.
• british columbia ports of call • gastown and robson street vancouver • nanaimo on vancouver island • victoria british columbia • butchart gardens
These are three very different places in Canada. Vancouver is a big city, Victoria has an olde-worlde charm and Nanaimo has a pretty and bustling waterfront.
• british columbia ports of call • gastown and robson street vancouver • nanaimo on vancouver island • victoria british columbia • butchart gardens
Campbell River - The Salmon Capital of the World
Discover this wonderful town where fishing, outdoor activities and the heritage of the First Nations people have made it a popular tourist destination.
• fishing • salmon • campbell river • british columbia • bc
Discover this wonderful town where fishing, outdoor activities and the heritage of the First Nations people have made it a popular tourist destination.
• fishing • salmon • campbell river • british columbia • bc
Crossing Canada - Part X
Both Chris and I take the ferry to Vancouver Island. We enjoy songs and chants at the bow of the boat and in general revel in being together. We check into a travel hostel and go out for dinner at a Trinidadian restaurant. I have a darned good sleep.
• vancouver island • trinidadian restaurant • travel hostel • backpacker • having a good night's sleep
Both Chris and I take the ferry to Vancouver Island. We enjoy songs and chants at the bow of the boat and in general revel in being together. We check into a travel hostel and go out for dinner at a Trinidadian restaurant. I have a darned good sleep.
• vancouver island • trinidadian restaurant • travel hostel • backpacker • having a good night's sleep
Encounters with Whales .... Part 1
Encounters with Whales. A scenic journey across Vancouver Island to the Pacific rim of the continent. See ancient forests, goats on the roof and cavorting sea creatures. Next: A whale of a Tale.
• whales • british columbia • west coast • pacific coast • vancouver island
Encounters with Whales. A scenic journey across Vancouver Island to the Pacific rim of the continent. See ancient forests, goats on the roof and cavorting sea creatures. Next: A whale of a Tale.
• whales • british columbia • west coast • pacific coast • vancouver island
Governor Sir James Douglas
Born the son of a Glasgow merchant James Douglas worked his way through the ranks to become the governor of British Columbia.
• james douglas • sir james douglas • governor of bc • governor vancouver island • british columbia
Born the son of a Glasgow merchant James Douglas worked his way through the ranks to become the governor of British Columbia.
• james douglas • sir james douglas • governor of bc • governor vancouver island • british columbia
Holly Holidays
Explore the wealth of folklore and traditions associated with Holly and discover where and how all of Canada's Holly is produced.
• holly • ilex • b.c. • vancouver island • christmas
Explore the wealth of folklore and traditions associated with Holly and discover where and how all of Canada's Holly is produced.
• holly • ilex • b.c. • vancouver island • christmas
John Kimantas' The Wild Coast 3
John Kimantas' kayaking, hiking, and recreation guide for British Columbia's South Coast and East Vancouver Island.
• wild coast three • kayaking british columbia • paddling vancouver island • bc boating maps • gulf islands coastal recreation
John Kimantas' kayaking, hiking, and recreation guide for British Columbia's South Coast and East Vancouver Island.
• wild coast three • kayaking british columbia • paddling vancouver island • bc boating maps • gulf islands coastal recreation
Jonathan Thorn and the Tonquin (Part 2)
Jonathan Thorn was hired by John Jacob Astor to pilot his ship from the east coast to scout out territory for a new fur trading post. At the same time, Astor sent a group led by Wilson Price Hunt on an overland route. Thorn highly respected Astor, but held almost everyone else in contempt. He was highly arrogant, heavy-handed, and cruel. Several times, his crew threatened him with mutiny.
• john jacob astor • jonathan thorn • alexander mackay • duncan macdougall • fort astoria
Jonathan Thorn was hired by John Jacob Astor to pilot his ship from the east coast to scout out territory for a new fur trading post. At the same time, Astor sent a group led by Wilson Price Hunt on an overland route. Thorn highly respected Astor, but held almost everyone else in contempt. He was highly arrogant, heavy-handed, and cruel. Several times, his crew threatened him with mutiny.
• john jacob astor • jonathan thorn • alexander mackay • duncan macdougall • fort astoria
Kayaking Interview - John Kimantas
John Kimantas, an avid kayaker based in North Vancouver, British Columbia discusses kayaking gear, paddling safety and writing his books on paddling.
• john kimantas • the wild coast 3 • bc coastal atlas • kayaking vancouver island • paddling british columbia
John Kimantas, an avid kayaker based in North Vancouver, British Columbia discusses kayaking gear, paddling safety and writing his books on paddling.
• john kimantas • the wild coast 3 • bc coastal atlas • kayaking vancouver island • paddling british columbia
Kingfisher Spa, Courtenay, BC
Treat yourself to a weekend at this luxurious ocean-front spa resort located an hour north of Nanaimo, BC, Canada.
• kingfisher spa resort • pacific mist hydropath • ocean-front spa • spas in bc • spas in canada
Treat yourself to a weekend at this luxurious ocean-front spa resort located an hour north of Nanaimo, BC, Canada.
• kingfisher spa resort • pacific mist hydropath • ocean-front spa • spas in bc • spas in canada
Luxury Accommodation in Sidney, BC
Miraloma on the Cove is a luxury vacation residence in Sidney, BC from which to base your Vancouver Island trip.
• luxury accommodations • sidney bc • resort hotel by the sea • indulgent relaxing vacation residence • vancouver island trip
Miraloma on the Cove is a luxury vacation residence in Sidney, BC from which to base your Vancouver Island trip.
• luxury accommodations • sidney bc • resort hotel by the sea • indulgent relaxing vacation residence • vancouver island trip
Nanaimo as Cultural Capital of BC
Family friendly activities and events are happening all year in Nanaimo, the Cultural Capital of Canada.
• nanaimo british columbia • cultural capital • vancouver island bc • city of nanaimo • family friendly activities events
Family friendly activities and events are happening all year in Nanaimo, the Cultural Capital of Canada.
• nanaimo british columbia • cultural capital • vancouver island bc • city of nanaimo • family friendly activities events
The Galloping Goose Trail
Hike, bike, skate, ride a horse or wheelchair it along this beautiful trail on Southern Vancouver Island.
• galloping goose • vancouver island • hike • hiking • bike
Hike, bike, skate, ride a horse or wheelchair it along this beautiful trail on Southern Vancouver Island.
• galloping goose • vancouver island • hike • hiking • bike
The Islands of British Columbia
Find out why the Islands are a popular tourist destination.
• bc • british columbia • vancouver island • pender island • saltspring island
Find out why the Islands are a popular tourist destination.
• bc • british columbia • vancouver island • pender island • saltspring island
Travel to Sidney, British Columbia
Sidney, BC, on Vancouver Island is a quaint town to have a relaxing vacation, wander through the bookshops and have some peace and quiet.
• travel to sidney bc • victoria british columbia canada • butchart gardens • butterfly gardens • things to do vancouver island
Sidney, BC, on Vancouver Island is a quaint town to have a relaxing vacation, wander through the bookshops and have some peace and quiet.
• travel to sidney bc • victoria british columbia canada • butchart gardens • butterfly gardens • things to do vancouver island
Vancouver Fresh: The Overlooked Action
Vancouver Island in British Columbia adds amazing and mostly untouched freshwater options to the world-famous saltwater action
• vancouver • island • british columbia • bc • fishing
Vancouver Island in British Columbia adds amazing and mostly untouched freshwater options to the world-famous saltwater action
• vancouver • island • british columbia • bc • fishing
Adrian Raeside, Editorial Cartoonist and Creator of The Other Coast
One of Canada’s premier cartoonists, Adrian Raeside pierces the bubble of politicians and plodding government with his sharp wit. The editorial cartoonist and creator of The Other Coast continues to make a name for himself world-wide with his contagiously funny stuff.
• adrian raeside • raeside • the other coast • editorial cartoons • panels
One of Canada’s premier cartoonists, Adrian Raeside pierces the bubble of politicians and plodding government with his sharp wit. The editorial cartoonist and creator of The Other Coast continues to make a name for himself world-wide with his contagiously funny stuff.
• adrian raeside • raeside • the other coast • editorial cartoons • panels
Anniversary of Chinese Immigration
Railway, mine and laundry workers, Chinese performed hard labour. Most were paid poorly, racially mistreated, yet they plodded on to build a strong Canada.
• 150th anniversary of chinese immigration • chinese in canada 1858 • racial discrimination against chinese • chinese immigrants 1800s • chinatown vancouver bc
Railway, mine and laundry workers, Chinese performed hard labour. Most were paid poorly, racially mistreated, yet they plodded on to build a strong Canada.
• 150th anniversary of chinese immigration • chinese in canada 1858 • racial discrimination against chinese • chinese immigrants 1800s • chinatown vancouver bc
BIRDS OF A FEATHER
If you are planning a trip to Victoria British Columbia, you may want to consider staying at Birds of a Feather Bed and Breakfast. Hosts Annette and Dieter have a way of making their guests feel right at home. Your stay here will certainly be a memorable one.
• victoria british columbia • birds of a feather bed and breakfast • migratory bird sancturary • hosts • breathtaking
If you are planning a trip to Victoria British Columbia, you may want to consider staying at Birds of a Feather Bed and Breakfast. Hosts Annette and Dieter have a way of making their guests feel right at home. Your stay here will certainly be a memorable one.
• victoria british columbia • birds of a feather bed and breakfast • migratory bird sancturary • hosts • breathtaking
Christmas at Butchart Gardens, BC
Located in on Vancouver Island Canada, Butchart Gardens hosts its annual Magic of Christmas celebration with light displays, skating and live entertainment.
• christmas butchart gardens • victoria canada yuletide event • vancouver island annual magic of christmas celebra • twelve days of christmas display • live entertainment blue poppy restaurant dining ro
Located in on Vancouver Island Canada, Butchart Gardens hosts its annual Magic of Christmas celebration with light displays, skating and live entertainment.
• christmas butchart gardens • victoria canada yuletide event • vancouver island annual magic of christmas celebra • twelve days of christmas display • live entertainment blue poppy restaurant dining ro
Christmas in Victoria, BC
British Columbia's capital along the Pacific Coast is idyllic for the holiday season.
• christmas victoria bc • city southern tip vancouver island western canada • british columbia capital pacific coast • christmas holiday season • fairmont empress hotel festival of trees
British Columbia's capital along the Pacific Coast is idyllic for the holiday season.
• christmas victoria bc • city southern tip vancouver island western canada • british columbia capital pacific coast • christmas holiday season • fairmont empress hotel festival of trees
East Pacific Gray Whales
Now that they are rarely hunted Gray Whales have become curious about humans and will often approach whale watchers.
• east pacific gray whale • endangered whale populations • grey whales • eschrichtius robustus • whales not afraid of humans
Now that they are rarely hunted Gray Whales have become curious about humans and will often approach whale watchers.
• east pacific gray whale • endangered whale populations • grey whales • eschrichtius robustus • whales not afraid of humans
Emily Carr -- Canada's First Woman Artist
Emily Carr, Canada's first woman artist, created British Columbia by forcing us to see the beauty and energy of her "beloved land."
• emily carr • victoria • vancouver island • british columbia • canada
Emily Carr, Canada's first woman artist, created British Columbia by forcing us to see the beauty and energy of her "beloved land."
• emily carr • victoria • vancouver island • british columbia • canada
Gold Rush to British Columbia (Part 1)
There were many gold rushes in the Western United States during the 19th century. But not many are aware of the gold rush to the Cariboo Country of British Columbia. The old Cariboo Trail is marked on some maps and eventually became part of a major highway. But where did the Cariboo Road go?
• vancouver island • james douglas • cariboo trail • gold rush • british columbia
There were many gold rushes in the Western United States during the 19th century. But not many are aware of the gold rush to the Cariboo Country of British Columbia. The old Cariboo Trail is marked on some maps and eventually became part of a major highway. But where did the Cariboo Road go?
• vancouver island • james douglas • cariboo trail • gold rush • british columbia
SYLVIA ESTES STARK (1839 - 1944)
Sylvia Estes was born into slavery in Clay County, Missouri in 1839. Eventually, her father bought her freedom. The family eventually moved to California and from there, they immigrated to British Northwest.
• black history • celebrating black history • african americans • black community • slavery
Sylvia Estes was born into slavery in Clay County, Missouri in 1839. Eventually, her father bought her freedom. The family eventually moved to California and from there, they immigrated to British Northwest.
• black history • celebrating black history • african americans • black community • slavery
THE COLORS OF SPRING
The world is at its finest in the spring. On this occasion we bid farewell to dirty, snow banks and the predominant colors of winter--depressing grays and brown. These seem to be replaced by gorgeous pastels in an instant when spring arrives.
• colors • winter • spring pastels • apple blossoms • apricot
The world is at its finest in the spring. On this occasion we bid farewell to dirty, snow banks and the predominant colors of winter--depressing grays and brown. These seem to be replaced by gorgeous pastels in an instant when spring arrives.
• colors • winter • spring pastels • apple blossoms • apricot
THE HAIDA NATION
The Haida was once the most powerful of Canada's Native People's. They lived on the islands just off Canada's Northwest Coast. Large elaborately carved canoes enabled them to navigate the treacherous waters of the Pacific Ocean. Today, the Haida still reside on Graham Island and they have wonderful traditions that are of interest to the world.
• potlatch • haida • vancouver island • native peoples • haida tradition
The Haida was once the most powerful of Canada's Native People's. They lived on the islands just off Canada's Northwest Coast. Large elaborately carved canoes enabled them to navigate the treacherous waters of the Pacific Ocean. Today, the Haida still reside on Graham Island and they have wonderful traditions that are of interest to the world.
• potlatch • haida • vancouver island • native peoples • haida tradition
Victoria, British Columbia for Kids
Want to take the kids on a trip of a lifetime? Then Victoria, British Columbia is the place to go. Scenic panoramas and breath taking views will remain in their memories forever. There are hundreds of attractions for kids to enjoy in and around Victoria.
• victoria • british columbia • victoria bc • kids • travel with kids
Want to take the kids on a trip of a lifetime? Then Victoria, British Columbia is the place to go. Scenic panoramas and breath taking views will remain in their memories forever. There are hundreds of attractions for kids to enjoy in and around Victoria.
• victoria • british columbia • victoria bc • kids • travel with kids