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See nature’s ‘cannonballs’ at Vancouver Island’s sandstone cliffs and beaches

See nature’s ‘cannonballs’ at Vancouver Island’s sandstone cliffs and beaches

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A place to find connection

A place to find connection

For the Snuneymuxw, there is a living spirit in all things, and they are all interconnected. As the people who care for the island they call Saysutshun, they welcome you. Whether you have been here often or have come for the first time, with each stay, you will gain a deeper knowledge of the way they see the world.
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Nanaimo-to-Vancouver passenger ferry service announces August launch, fare prices

Nanaimo-to-Vancouver passenger ferry service announces August launch, fare prices

Pets and bikes allowed on ferries, says ferry operator
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2 kokanee lake fisheries come to Vancouver Island

2 kokanee lake fisheries come to Vancouver Island

Vancouver Island anglers no longer need to travel to the B.C. Mainland to fish for the celebrated small-lake kokanee.
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Fire-breathing metal dinosaur roars for travellers in BC Ferries lineup

Fire-breathing metal dinosaur roars for travellers in BC Ferries lineup

Straight Up Racing puts on impromptu show at Nanaimo’s Departure Bay ferry terminal
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5th annual Amateur Photographer of the Year contest returns with $9,000+ in prizes!

5th annual Amateur Photographer of the Year contest returns with $9,000+ in prizes!

Calling all amateur photographers! The Amateur Photographer of the Year contest celebrates its fifth anniversary with an amazing $9,000+ in prizes up for grabs.
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Nanaimo-to-Vancouver fast foot-passenger ferries branded ‘Hullo’

Nanaimo-to-Vancouver fast foot-passenger ferries branded ‘Hullo’

Vancouver Island Ferry Company planning groundbreaking event today at Nanaimo terminal
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B.C. raises freshwater fishing fees, with funds supporting angling and conservation

B.C. raises freshwater fishing fees, with funds supporting angling and conservation

It will cost a little more to go freshwater fishing in British Columbia this year.
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Visiting photographer captures glow of aurora borealis over Vancouver Island

Visiting photographer captures glow of aurora borealis over Vancouver Island

Photographer from Saskatchewan said image taken at Nanaimo’s Neck Point Park among his best shots
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VIDEO: J-pod orcas ride a fast ocean current in a narrow passage off Nanaimo

VIDEO: J-pod orcas ride a fast ocean current in a narrow passage off Nanaimo

Runner captures video of southern resident killer whales in Dodds Narrows on Feb. 14
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