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How to fly: A peek behind the curtain at heli-ski piloting, one of Revelstoke’s biggest industries

How to fly: A peek behind the curtain at heli-ski piloting, one of Revelstoke’s biggest industries

Mountain Mavericks was featured in the latest edition of the Revelstoke TIMES magazine
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Private island near Nanaimo worth $3.7 million donated for conservation

Private island near Nanaimo worth $3.7 million donated for conservation

Betty Swift, who died in 2021, instructed that Link Island be donated to Islands Trust Conservancy
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Fast ferry service between Nanaimo and Vancouver slated to start next summer

Fast ferry service between Nanaimo and Vancouver slated to start next summer

Travellers will be able to catch a fast ferry between Nanaimo, on central Vancouver Island, and downtown Vancouver by next summer, the company behind the launch says.
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Ladysmith Festival of Lights’ light-up and parade return

Ladysmith Festival of Lights’ light-up and parade return

One of Vancouver Island’s favourite holiday events is returning after a two-year hiatus!
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‘Crushable’ beer will fill glasses at Nanaimo Craft Beer Week

‘Crushable’ beer will fill glasses at Nanaimo Craft Beer Week

Series of events runs from Sept. 20 to 24
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‘Festival atmosphere’: Orcas feast in Nanaimo’s Departure Bay

‘Festival atmosphere’: Orcas feast in Nanaimo’s Departure Bay

Hundreds of people line the beach to watch Bigg’s killer whales
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A great summer get-away close to home

A great summer get-away close to home

Fascinating and important history, lots of active pursuits to choose from, delicious food options and the chance to see one-of-a-kind wildlife, Saysutshun offers everything for the perfect summer get-away. Saysutshun, formerly known as Newcastle Island, is just a seven-minute passenger-only ferry ride from Maffeo Sutton Park ( ferry schedule) . The island offers visitors an incredible natural setting rich in culture where outdoor activities abound.
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Island-dwelling blonde raccoon hits the beach on hot summer day

Island-dwelling blonde raccoon hits the beach on hot summer day

Boater gets up close to blonde mother raccoon and kits on Saysutshun
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The Nanaimo Bar Trail beckons for those looking for a sweet treat

The Nanaimo Bar Trail beckons for those looking for a sweet treat

There’s a delicious truth both locals and visitors savour on central Vancouver Island: It’s always the right time to take a tasty trip along the Nanaimo Bar Trail.
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Galiano Island’s ecological footprint swells from tourism: study

Galiano Island’s ecological footprint swells from tourism: study

Community’s footprint ‘much larger’ than other B.C. locales
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