Jacques Cousteau, the famous oceanographer and explorer, once observed that ‘from birth, man carries the weight of …
Victoria waters a picturesque paradise for freediversRead More
// by Black Press Media Staff
Jacques Cousteau, the famous oceanographer and explorer, once observed that ‘from birth, man carries the weight of …
Victoria waters a picturesque paradise for freediversRead More
// by Jennifer Blyth
It may still be summer, but fall fair season has arrived. Here on Vancouver Island, festivities kick off this …
Vancouver Island celebrates with series of late-summer fairs and festivalsRead More
// by The Canadian Press
When wildlife photographer Catherine Babault captured images of a female grizzly bear with two cubs encountering a herd …
First native-born grizzly cubs ever could spark change on Vancouver IslandRead More
// by Jennifer Blyth
From the clothes we wear to the electronics and furnishings we use to the decor pieces that accent our homes, modern …
Royal BC Museum showcases groundbreaking Canadian Modern designRead More
// by Ben Fenlon
Despite being known to live their entire lives out in the ocean, one sea otter decided it needed a break from keeping …
‘Otterly’ magical: Sea otter hitches ride on Sooke paddleboardRead More
// by Rick Stiebel
After delays in renovations resulting from circumstances no one could have predicted, Sooke Harbour House is ready to …
Vancouver Island’s iconic Sooke Harbour House is renewed and rebornRead More
// by Black Press Media Staff
As the remote and rugged beaches of northern Vancouver Island draw visitors from around the world, local organizations …
Visitors urged to to leave no trace on North Vancouver Island beachesRead More
// by Black Press Media Staff
Two Vancouver Island tourism providers have been named among the top 10 per cent in the world for their wildlife …
2 Vancouver Island tourism operators honoured with global travel awardRead More
// by Black Press Media Staff
Thousands of people gathered on the shoreline of southern Vancouver Island’s Patricia Bay for the Hawaii Martin …
VIDEO: Thousands gather for legendary Martin Mars final landingRead More
// by Susan Lundy
Wrapped in blankets and tucked into an L-shaped couch beside a gas-powered fire bowl, my daughter and I sit outside on …
// by Jennifer Blyth
Sunny skies and summer vibes have made this year’s Parksville Beachfest one to remember, but much more is still to …
Sensational summer vibes keep coming at Parksville BeachfestRead More
// by Andrew Bailey
A powerful carving has been unveiled to welcome and watch over visitors to the Yuułuʔiłʔatḥ …
Eagle carving to watch over Vancouver Island’s Pacific Rim National Park ReserveRead More
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