Vancouver Island

carving on the edge
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Carving on the Edge delivers a spirited experience that is so special it’s a bit hard to explain, but ideally this story will help give you a taste for it.

Updated: Fri. Feb. 24, 2023
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I’d always been intrigued by Haida Gwaii, back to when I was in elementary school, when it was called the “Queen Charlotte Islands." Tucked about 130 km off the northwest coast of British Columbia,

Updated: Thu. Jan. 9, 2020
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Fall is definitely upon us. The snow is falling as fast as the leaves and kids are madly going about making costumes to wear under their winter coats.

Updated: Mon. Jul. 10, 2023
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Whether you are gearing up for a White Christmas in Calgary, a green one on Vancouver Island, or are lucky enough to experience a combination of both, the holiday season evokes a magical air of che

Updated: Thu. Feb. 23, 2023
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Spring is the time to get out and explore and feed our awakening senses from the slumber of winter.

Updated: Fri. Jun. 5, 2026
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Nanaimo’s history could be summed up with just a few words: “Bathtubs and Black Stones,” which is fittingly the name of a musical review and stage performance coming up this summer.

Updated: Thu. Mar. 22, 2018
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Nanaimo’s Longwood Brewery craft its beers from the bounty of Vancouver Island, sourcing ingredients from places such as Cedar Valley Hops Yards and Castlewood Farms.

Updated: Wed. Mar. 7, 2018
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Summertime Blues is happening Aug. 24-27, 2017 at Maffeo Sutton Park.

Updated: Wed. Mar. 7, 2018
Thanksgiving Studio Tour Gabriola Island
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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...

Updated: Tue. Jul. 21, 2026
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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?  

Updated: Thu. Mar. 22, 2018
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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.

Updated: Thu. Mar. 22, 2018