Vancouver Island lives by its seasons; in the winter our little west-coast paradise snuggles in to wait out the seaside chill, and the arrival of summ...

As spring comes to an end and all of the umbrellas and galoshes prepare for hibernation, island blooms are bursting at the seams and the months of rai...

It’s raining; it’s pouring – and no one is snoring. Here on the west coast, we’re used to wet weather, but it doesn’t slow us down one bit. Whether yo...

Vancouver Island is home to some of the most talented artists in the country, and as such, these local artisans have become staples in our communities...

Becoming a parent changes everything, including vacations. Gone are the days of tossing clothes in a suitcase and hitting the road with a devil-may-ca...

On Vancouver Island, the difference between winter and spring normally isn’t that drastic; the rain slows down, the clouds ease up, and the damp folia...

It’s not unusual for Canadians to plan mid-winter getaways to interrupt the long stretch of time between summers. In the past, places like Florida, Ar...

Who doesn’t love a beach vacation? The beaches of Vancouver Island aren’t exactly the best-kept secret, but from September to May these same summertim...

Vancouver Island is famous for a plethora of reasons; cheekily referred to as the Canadian Riviera, thousands of people ferry over to the island each...

Life moves so quickly that it’s nearly impossible not to get swept up in the flow of time; like an ocean it sweeps us into an unknown future, leaving...