Juan de Fuca Marine trail is the lesser-known trail on the lower West Coast of Vancouver Island. It is beautiful, snaking through the forest and... »
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Sometimes I convince myself other places in British Columbia can’t compare to the west coast of the province. Big cliffs, massive trees and awesome outdoor adventures are always just outside my door, so why would I go inland anyway? When I was a kid, my aunt and uncle got a cabin on a lake just outside of... »
Special feature - The North Stack race, Wales
Two tidal races, sea stacks and breaking seas. That pretty much sums up the infamous run between Soldiers Point and North Stack, eight miles of adrenalin kicks and euphoria on the west coast of Wales. This run is one of the most popular sea kayak route in Wales and is the training ground for many of the best paddlers in... »
Chill On The Hill
All of a sudden the gondola began to vibrate and the floor pounded. I wondered if this was proper practice for a gondola. Snorri and I had arrived in Whistler the night before, at about 1:00am. We were there to check out NESTEA’s Chill On The Hill. It had been a long haul from Victoria, so we... »
Spotlight on Nova Scotia - The Cabot Trail
I peeled my left eyelid open to see the fog sitting on top of us. This could not have turned out any worse for our morning plans. We were in Cheticamp on Cape Breton Island about to take on the Cabot Trail before heading to Halifax. Our hosts at the B&B were encouraging us to go for... »
Spotlight On Nova Scotia Part 1
After spending a week on Prince Edward Island, Abby and I were headed to Nova Scotia while my mom broke off the train and headed to Quebec. Pulling out of Charlottown we had two options, catch the ferry to Nova Scotia or drive across the Confederation Bridge to New Brunswick. The ferry would be quicker if the timing was perfect,... »
Special Feature PEI - Points East Coastal Drive
The plane touched down at precisely midnight on the 22nd of May. It lurched and jarred as the brakes were engaged and it came to a stop in front of the little building at the Charlottetown Airport. Even after a grueling 12 hours in airports and aboard planes, there would not be much sleep after the trip to the East... »
Backroads - South Vancouver Island
The web of logging roads on Vancouver Island provides access to some interesting places. I have explored a fair bit of these roads in the last years and the places you can reach never cease to amaze me. It’s like the ultimate adventure, going up or down a dirt road, without an idea what will be at the end of... »
I’d Rather Be Fishing
“Look at those prints, they look really fresh. Usually when I’m out here by myself I sing the dumbest songs just to make noise. I figure if a Cougar can hear me coming, the sound will scare it off. Stop! What was that?” There are many people who call themselves fishermen. However, very few make it a lifestyle. Simply walking to... »
Sointula
I can’t tell you what Sointula is. I can’t give you a definition. There wasn’t a single moment that defined Sointula for me. Still, after visiting the island once and then again for a longer time, I can’t figure it out. Sointula wouldn’t be watching for whales in Beautiful Bay, or a storm ripping through the treetops, which poke into... »
East Sooke Regional Park
One of the best places to explore, close to Victoria, is without a doubt East Sooke Regional Park. It is like a taste of the Wild West Coast of Vancouver Island, close to civilization. The park is a 30 minutes drive from downtown Victoria, a short drive through beautiful Metchosin. Rocky Point Road will lead you to this beautiful park. [singlepic... »