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 My husband and I both turned 50 in August, and we celebrated with a bucket-list trip to Iceland. We rented a car and spent just under two weeks travelling around the country, loosely following the famous Ring Road. Along the way, we saw so many waterfalls that I quickly lost count, along with dramatic mountains, rugged ocean scenery, sprawling lava fields, geothermal areas, the northern lights, glaciers and icebergs. We passed more sheep than I could ever count and...
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...