Vancouver Island View This week, I’m sharing several places where you can experience Vancouver Island’s magnificent old-growth forests without visiting Cathedral Grove. From easy woodland walks to waterfall trails and remote backroad adventures, each offers a different way to appreciate these remarkable giants. Hidden Gems members can also explore my newest article about our journey to Canada’s largest known tree. Reaching it takes considerably more effort, but standing before a tree of that...

Vancouver Island View We just got back from a family road trip in the interior, with Revelstoke being our main point of interest. It's a pretty little town, with lots of great places to eat and things to see and do. However, by the time our road trip was nearing the end I was more than ready to come back home. Vancouver Island really is a very special spot. And I have several great island road trips that showcase what I love most about this beautiful rock. Perhaps one of them will inspire you...

Vancouver Island View Parksville is such a fun place to be in the summer. As much as I treasure the peaceful pace of the winter months, I have to admit there's an energy here right now that's hard not to love. Beachfest is in full swing, and Parksville Beach has become the heart of it all. On any given day you'll find musicians performing in the gazebo (and sometimes on the main stage), food trucks serving up tasty treats, families strolling the shoreline, and the incredible sand sculptures...