It started in the summer of 1982 with a province wide redevelopment fund, that initiated a Downtown Revitalization Project to give a face lift to a tired looking main street and has now developed into a thriving attraction to thousands of visitors each year. The town has at this time, 44 murals that are open…
There are hundreds of totem poles on Vancouver Island made by many of the 50 first nation tribes on the Island. Although totem poles have become a symbol of all Northwest Coast Native people , tall multiple-figure poles were first made only by the northern Northwest Coast Haida, Tlingit, and Tsimshian peoples in British Columbia. They were carved as door entrances or interior…
There are many types of mushrooms that are incredibly good to eat and fun to hunt for on the island. A few of the most common ones in the fall are Pine mushrooms, Chanterelles and Lobster Mushrooms. Lobster Mushroom Pine Mushrooms Chanterelles…
We all love to wonder the forests, some like to take off on their own hikes and others like to stick to a well known trail system. I have done both, and the one thing that concerns me the most is meeting up with wildlife. A can of pepper spray should be part of your…
Summer is heading into fall and if you thought your vacation on the island was over, well think again. There are so many winter activities on the island you can enjoy, vacationing here in the winter is almost as great as the summer. We do not get the same amount of snowfall that the rest of…
When you book the log cabin to take your buddies out fishing, don’t forget your wives, they will enjoy lounging on the beach with their friends and a few cold refreshments but remember a few rules of sport fishing have changed so check ahead of time. Lists of sport fishing guides Recently, the BC government…
Farmer’s Markets in the mid island bursting with local edibles, baked goods and local produce. It’s a great way to spend your time and know that you are coming home with the best the area has to offer. What could be more enjoyable then getting out in the gorgeous weather, visiting the wonderful people of…
Horne Lake Caves Provincial Park –hornelakecaves.com Winner of BC’s Remarkable Experience Award Specials to check out!! 2hr Riverbend Explorer Cave Tour 30% Off Special (30% off to celebrate our 30th Anniversary!) $32 Rosewall Creek Provincial Park Park Map Here – Cycling, fishing, hiking, swimming and pets allowed on leash. Spider Lake Provincial Park Maps and brochures are…
We have all been to the Georgia Park Store, it has been here for a very long time in Bowser. This interview with Skipper Dave (owner of Georgia Park Store) tells of some of Bowser’s history and how it has grown. It even has info about Mike the bartending dog.
The brant festival all began with a newspaper article in 1990. It has since grown into a yearly event with many activities and all centered around a celebration of the Brant geese and a connection to nature. You can read the full history here and also the life and breeding cycle of them here There are…