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Port Renfrew, a tiny town on the rugged west coast of Vancouver Island, is an outdoor enthusiast’s paradise. From wild beaches and mesmerizing tide pools, it’s home to some of the largest old growths in Canada. Here is the ultimate adventure guide with things to do in Port Renfrew. Port Renfrew’s big trees: Port Renfrew…
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Texada is the largest of the Gulf Islands, but only has a population of about 1100 people. By car, the island can only be accessed by a 35 min ferry ride from Powell River’s Westview Terminal; therefore, it will take you 3 ferries from Vancouver to Texada (unless you fly). As it’s not the easiest…
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If you’re in the Nanaimo area on Vancouver Island and looking for something to do for the day or weekend, take the 20 min ferry ride over to Gabriola! The island is filled with amazing sandstone formations, plenty of beaches to choose from, and hikes of various difficulty levels. Here is an adventure filled guide…
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Hidden on the west side of Vancouver Island lies a forgotten and rarely maintained Provincial Park with some of the biggest giants you will ever encounter. Some of the old growth sitkas in this forest are over 95m tall and 800 years old, along with cedars believed to be over 1000 years old! If you’re…