Vancouver Island Bucket List

Campbell River named a top trending domestic travel spot in Canada: Airbnb Campbell River has been named one the top trending domestic travel destinations in Canada by Airbnb, and was the only B.C. city to make the cut.

Campbell River has been named one the top trending domestic travel destinations in Canada, and was the only B.C. city to make the cut.

Telegraph Cove fire clean up nearly complete The owners of Telegraph Cove Resort say reconstruction will begin soon after a major fire destroyed part of the tourist destination on Dec. 31.

The owners of Telegraph Cove Resort say reconstruction will begin soon after a major fire destroyed part of the tourist destination on Dec. 31.

Whodunit? Murder mystery improv show turns Craigdarroch Castle into Victoria’s largest stage An improv theatre company is returning to Craigdarroch Castle this month, giving spectators the chance to join in on a murder mystery show like no other.

An improv theatre company is returning to Craigdarroch Castle for a select few dates this month, giving spectators the chance to join in on a murder mystery show like no other.

YouTube video by Vancouver Island Bucketlist I Discovered the Secrets of Witty's Lagoon

Found these carvings at Witty’s Lagoon. youtu.be/W93xI5UBgr4?...

I was just thinking, how is this one guy doing all this? It’s impressive, you deserve a break.

‘Encouraging’ return of Pacific herring is underway off Vancouver Island The first waves of turquoise blue Pacific herring spawn has appeared off the west coast of Vancouver Island in 2025, as fish return in big numbers.

The first waves of turquoise blue Pacific herring spawn has appeared off the west coast of Vancouver Island in 2025, as fish return in big numbers.

Annual restrictions banning dogs on Oceanside area beaches coming into effect PARKSVILLE - Allowing exhausted migrating geese room to recuperate is behind an annual advisory banning dogs f...

It's the time of year when Oceanside beaches are closed to dog traffic as brant geese make their annual migration journey north, stopping on the mid-Island for rest and a bite to eat.

#Nanaimo #Oceanside

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Telegraph Cove to reopen and rebuild after fire The owners of the world famous tourist destination say it will reopen this summer with limited food services, and rebuild for 2026.

The owners of the world famous tourist destination say it will reopen this summer with limited food services, and rebuild for 2026.

How Tofino is weaving Nuu-chah-nulth culture into tourism There’s a clear effort underway to weave First Nations culture into Tofino’s lucrative tourism economy.

There’s a clear effort underway to weave First Nations culture into Tofino’s lucrative tourism economy.

New concrete barriers coming to Cathedral Grove after safety concerns: Province The B.C. government is installing concrete barriers along the side of Highway 4 at Cathedral Grove in an effort to curb illegal parking and improve safety at the popular spot.

The B.C. government is installing concrete barriers along the side of Highway 4 at Cathedral Grove in an effort to curb illegal parking and improve safety at the popular spot.

Bald Mountain Park gains 75 ha of parkland for $2.5M, CVRD Bald Mountain Park is gaining 75 hectares of parkland, following the Cowichan Lake Valley Regional District's $2.5 million land purchase announced Friday.

Bald Mountain Park is gaining 75 hectares of parkland, following the Cowichan Lake Valley Regional District's $2.5 million land purchase announced Friday.

Nanaimo hosting month-long art festival to celebrate 150th birthday NANAIMO - Dubbed a celebration of light, art and community, the City of Nanaimo is staging a month-long winter...

A month-long art installation at Maffeo Sutton Park in Nanaimo is celebrating 150 years of incorporation.

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Part of Ammonite Falls Regional Trail closed due to “aggressive” cougar sighting NANAIMO - The Regional District of Nanaimo (RDN) has announced a section of a popular hiking trail will be tem...

A section of the Ammonite Falls Regional Trail is closed until further notice after a cougar "displaying aggressive behaviour" was spotted multiple times in the area since New Year's Day.

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I’ve seen the white raccoon but no ravens yet

‘I was blown away’: Accidental underwater video captures feeding humpback whale Talk about catch of the day: A camera that fell into the ocean off Vancouver Island caught video of a humpback whale and sea lions feeding on a bait ball.

Talk about catch of the day: A camera that fell into the ocean off Vancouver Island caught video of a humpback whale and sea lions feeding on a bait ball.

Storm-damaged north Nanaimo beach access stairs to be replaced NANAIMO - A closed valued public access point down a steep embankment is planned to be addressed shortly. Char...

The City of Nanaimo is still assessing the damage from the Nov. 19 'Bomb Cyclone' weather event, which damaged several forested parks.

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On the Street: Campbell River whale-watching company earns Rainbow certification Campbell River Whale Watching & Adventure Tours is the first whale-watching operator in Canada to achieve a Rainbow Registered Certification from Canada’s 2SLGBTQIA+ Chamber of Commerce.

Campbell River Whale Watching & Adventure Tours is the first whale-watching operator in Canada to achieve a Rainbow Registered Certification from Canada’s 2SLGBTQIA+ Chamber of Commerce.

Mystic Beach - 4km Hike With A Stunning Climax Mystic Beach - Information What you need to know and what to expect when you get there. HINT, the waterfall, and sea cave are worth the hike.

As far as PNW beaches go, it’s hard to beat the Mystic Beach experience

Churchill Drive and trails to close for three days at PKOLS for telecom tower project Closures will allow contractors to carry out site assessments for a telecommunications-tower replacement project at Mount Douglas Park.

Closures will allow contractors to carry out site assessments for a telecommunications-tower replacement project at Mount Douglas Park.

Whiffin Spit - Easy Walk With Wild Harbour Views In Sooke Whiffin Spit is a popular Sooke walk found on the edge of town. A beautiful park for photos, fresh air, bird watching and dog walking

Whiffin Spit in Sooke, easy relaxing walk unless you were out there yesterday.

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Power went out at 6:00, planning for a cozy night.

Hunkered down and ready for the power outage.

✔️ Generator
✔️ Candles
✔️ Boardgame
✔️ Fireplace

There aren’t too many of these places left. The Coal Harbour Museum offers an old-school Vancouver Island Experience. Joel is happy to show you his private and diverse collection of cars, war memorabilia, chainsaws, and whaling history, all in a WWII hanger.

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