Articles
Shorter pieces on one thing at a time — a town, a season, a question people keep asking about Canada.
8 pieces, all free to read
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Winter on Vancouver Island: Why It's Worth Visiting in the Off-Season
The case for the off-season: fewer people, lower rates, and the things you can only do between November and March.
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Vancouver Island Festival & Events Calendar 2026: Best Annual Events
Plan your Vancouver Island trip around the best annual festivals, from Victoria JazzFest to Tofino's oyster weekend. The full 2026 calendar, season by season.
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Family Vacation on Vancouver Island: Kid-Friendly Activities & Tips
Vancouver Island with children, sorted by age band, plus when to go and what is open when you get there.
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Best Breweries on Vancouver Island: A Craft Beer Trail Guide
A route through the island's breweries from Victoria to the Comox Valley, and what each one is known for.
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Getting to Vancouver Island: BC Ferries Guide + All Your Options
There is no bridge. Every ferry route and flight onto Vancouver Island, with crossing times and where each one puts you down.
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Whale Watching on Vancouver Island: Where, When & How to See Orcas
Where the boats go out from, which months give you the best odds, and which species you can realistically expect to see.
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Best Things to Do on Vancouver Island in Summer 2026
What opens up on Vancouver Island between June and September — the beaches, the trails, the water and the festivals.
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Salt Spring Island Day Trip: What to See, Eat & Do in One Perfect Day
One day on Salt Spring from the Fulford Harbour ferry: Ganges and its Saturday market, a farm or two, and a park before the boat back.