Vancouver Island

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The first Great International World Championship Bathtub Race took place in Nanaimo BC in 1967. The Great International World Championship Bathtub Race runs every July in Nanaimo BC, and draws...

Tofino Oyster Fest
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Shuck and slurp away the weekend at Tofino's annual event celebrating the delicious and prolific bivalve.

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The festival showcases traditional and contemporary wood carvings with exhibits, delicious food, and family programs and demonstrations. There's even a chance to carve your own canoe or paddle. 

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An all-women event as surfers hit the waves and show their best in the annual surf competition. A lead-up event, awards banquet, and movie premier happen around the competition days.

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Head to gorgeous Gabriola Island near Nanaimo this Thanksgiving and indulge in the arts. Every year, more artists move to the Isle of the Arts, continuing to make Gabriola Island one of the artists...

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Have you ever wondered what Shakespeare’s works would be like if they were presented like sports commentary? How about if they were packaged as a rap?  

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As the days get shorter and the nights get colder, it sure feels like the Christmas countdown has arrived, putting us in the mood for the annual Kris Kringle Craft Market in Nanaimo.

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A country escape awaits only minutes from Nanaimo.

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Come March when it’s pretty much guaranteed bitter temperatures will pummel us in the Prairies, the coast is celebrating spring.

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Along the western shoreline of Vancouver Island lies a rugged and wild region.

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Head to Cedar Yellow Point. The area offers a year-round retreat from the busyness of life. The best part is that it lets you get a jump on your Christmas shopping.

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I made Lazy Mike work pretty hard when he gave me a crash course in playing the harmonica.