Hi, I’m Kim, the driving force behind Vancouver Island View. I write about firsthand experiences while living and travelling on Vancouver Island.My passion for immersion travel fuels my love for active engagement on this stunning island. From hikes to cultural exploration to finding the best places to eat and stay, I’m your guide to finding meaningful experiences while exploring Vancouver Island and beyond. Subscribe to our newsletters to stay up to date with what's happening on Vancouver Island!
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Vancouver Island View
Hi, I’m Kim, the driving force behind Vancouver Island View. I write about firsthand experiences while living and travelling on Vancouver Island.My passion for immersion travel fuels my love for active engagement on this stunning island. From hikes to cultural exploration to finding the best places to eat and stay, I’m your guide to finding meaningful experiences while exploring Vancouver Island and beyond. Subscribe to our newsletters to stay up to date with what's happening on Vancouver Island!
Vancouver Island View One of the things I love most about Vancouver Island is that there's always something new to discover. Sometimes it's a hidden trail, a quiet beach, or a beautiful garden. Other times, it's a completely unique experience that makes you stop and think, "I need to do that!" That's exactly how I felt when I learned about the new Keogh River Bear Tour with Go North Island. This isn't your typical bear-watching excursion. Instead of viewing wildlife from a large boat or...
Vancouver Island View Every year, I spend a good chunk of my time revisiting and refreshing the 260+ articles already published on Vancouver Island View. There’s always something new to add, update, or revisit somewhere on the island. But every once in a while, a place inspires me to create something completely new instead. That happened during a recent trip to Victoria, when I finally checked the last garden off my personal must-visit list: The Gardens at HCP. And it was even more beautiful...
Vancouver Island View The sun is shining, patios are filling up, trails are bursting back to life, and yet…summer crowds still haven’t fully arrived. So it's the perfect opportunity for a little island getaway to a few of my favourite spots. First up is Saysutshun (Newcastle Island Marine Provincial Park). Just a short ferry ride from Nanaimo, this island feels worlds away, with coastal walking trails, beaches, forest paths, and fascinating layers of history tucked throughout the island. Or...