Vancouver Island

After getting tossed out of a bathtub on the waters off Nanaimo's Departure Bay, all Jamie Garcia could say, with a giant smile splashed across his face, was, “Does that thing ever rip!”

Actor John Goodman once said, “Beer is a good friend.” So it’s safe to say that he’d find lots of good friends at Victoria’s upcoming Great Canadian Beer Festival.

The wild West Coast of Vancouver Island has plenty of traditions that run as deep as the ocean: think a stickered up VW bus, loaded up with surf boards and Jack Johnson tunes going as the surf repo

'A party on the coast for the coast' is how the Otalith Festival is described by one local organizer.

Some of this year’s performers include Lyle Lovett and his Large Band, Buddy Guy, Graham Nash and Big Little Lions, a new school folk duo, featuring Paul Otten and Juno Award winner Helen Austin.&n

When I think of Vancouver Island my mind wanders back to family road-trip adventures where I first gazed up at the majestic totem poles in Alert Bay.

Like the idea of summer and jazzy music by the sea? Head to the TD Victoria International JazzFest for a top-notch lineup and ocean adventures. 

Sooke River Bluegrass Festival is a foot-stompin’, hand-clappin, hootin and hollerin’ time.

Chef Ned Bell cycled more than 8,000 kilometres across Canada, from the Atlantic to the Pacific, to rally support among his peers for the health of our oceans.

The Clayoquot Oyster Festival will bring you out of your shell with fun evening galas and contests, while giving you a chance to try great fresh seafood and learn about Clayoquot Sound’s thriving o

Alright, ladies. Let’s admit it. We’ve all had that daydream.

ALERT BAY, B.C. – The pounding of the cedar log drum sets the rhythmic beat for the young dancers as they circle around an open fire.