Pacific Marine Circle Route

The Pacific Marine Circle Route is a great way to explore Southern Vancouver Island at your own pace. The circle route is a one to five day trip depending on your preference and features unique outdoor sights and activities throughout different parts of the island....

Queer Outdoors

Queer Outdoors is a Vancouver Island based Facebook group dedicated to creating a safe community of folx who love the outdoors. They organize free outdoor events such as hiking, kayaking, surfing. This is an inclusive space and a way to meet other like-minded...

Vancouver Island U-Pick Farms

U-Pick farms are a great family activity for the summer and fall months. The Victoria area has a variety of farms that offer U-Pick options for seasonal fruits, including blueberries, raspberries, apples, and pumpkins. A Vancouver Island website that lists and updates...

Goldstream Salmon Run

The annual salmon run in Goldstream is a great way to explore and spend time in the outdoors during the fall and early winter months. The salmon spawning occurs from mid/late October to early December and can be viewed in Goldstream provincial park, located northwest...

Discover ancient forests

Old, tall trees are the norm within Vancouver Island’s temperate rainforest. They range around 70 metres high, up to 9 metres in width and older than 800 years. The most accessible places to go and see them are at Goldstream Provincial Park just north of Victoria and...