The Mount Washington Mine Remediation program has begun again for the season. Signs have been placed […]
Category: Central Vancouver Island
August Walks in Paradise Meadows
Summer is in full bloom at Paradise Meadows, and the Strathcona Park Wilderness Centre has […]
Summer Hikes Begin at Paradise Meadows
Summer will officially begin in July in Paradise Meadows, when the new Strathcona Park Wilderness […]
Pacific Rhododendrons at Rhododendron Lake
For those interested in botany and unusual plants it is often necessary to get off […]
Madrona Point Nudibranchs
On windy days when the Mud Bone is grounded (our converted river boat doesn’t take […]
Top Five Birding Spots in the Alberni Valley
I recently ran across a couple at Victoria Quay in Port Alberni. They had the […]
Dunes at Goose Spit
Often the reason a destination is popular has little to do with the superb natural […]
Rathtrevor Beach Ramble
Most people mention the endless stretches of sandy beach, ocean swimming and eel-grass tide pool […]
Brandt’s, not Brant’s
If I only had a dollar for every time I’ve seen the confusion in the […]