On the hunt for something a little different, and because of Instagram ads that read my mind, I came across Pender Island. It's one of the Southern Gulf Islands, and only a stone's throw away from Vancouver by ferry. The island itself actually comprises of two islands joined by a bridge, North and South Pender, …
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Journey to Jug Island Beach
There are some spectacular hiking trails in BC that can only be reached by car, so whenever I find a good one I can get to via transit, it's a win. This year, I was lucky enough to come across a relatively close trail within my hiking ability: the Jug Island Beach trail. It's located …
Set Sail to Salt Spring Island
Salt Spring Island is a charming, out of the way gem in British Columbia. It is one of the Gulf Islands, and is Coast Salish Territory. The WSÁNEĆ (Saanich), Hul'qumi'num (Cowichan Tribes), and Stz'uminus (Chemainus) First Nations called Salt Spring Island home for centuries, and many still do to this day. I was very fortunate …
Travelling to Tigh-Na-Mara
Tigh-Na-Mara is a wonderful seaside resort found on Vancouver Island. It is on the traditional land of the Coast Salish and the Kwakwa̱ka̱ʼwakw (Laich-kwil-tach) people, most notably the territories of the Snaw-naw-as (Nanoose First Nation) and the Qualicum First Nation. Today, I’ll walk you through the steps to get to Parksville, where the resort is …
The Village of Harrison Hot Springs
The village of Harrison Hot Springs is nestled in the Fraser Valley in British Columbia. It is situated on the Sts’ailes people’s land, and is one of a number of communities spanning across the traditional territories of the Stó:lō people. Today, I’ll take you through the steps I took to travel to the beautiful village …
Cailín in Canada 