"French Creek August 2018 Fishing Report"
"Meet You at the MAC - Summer 2018"
"RDN Recreation & Parks July 2018 Events & Programs"
Big Chinooks are coming...
August truly is the month saltwater anglers in our local waters await with great anticipation. We are seeing a good Coho salmon return this year, a mix of Hatchery (Adipose fin missing) and Wild (Adipose fin attached). I've caught a few up in the 6-7 Lb. range already! No word yet on Wild Coho retention for 2018 in Area 14.
The Sockeye salmon are on their way, I h
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McMILLAN ARTS CENTRE, 133 McMillan Street, Parksville
GALLERY EXHIBITIONS
WILL MILLAR - Scenes from my Irish Roving: June 9 - July 14, 2018
In Scenes from my Irish Roving, Will Millar, as the former leader of The Irish Rovers has now returned to his first creative love of Painting. In this he is a voyager into the Ireland of his youth, portraying the country in the 1950s. Before glass sup
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Canada Day Fireworks Sea Kayak Tour 10yrs+
A special way to celebrate Canada. We will paddle off the Parksville shoreline and watch the spectacular fireworks display from the water. Perfect for beginners, these tours include a certified guide, the kayak, gear and instruction in paddling strokes and safety procedures. No experience necessary. Double kayaks are available to paddle with a friend or
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Bring on the Salmon!
For a lot of recreational fisherman June is the time of year when the salt chuck adventures start. Now is the time to look over the fishing gear before your first trip out. Replace old monofilament mainlines, tie some new leaders on your "Lucky" lures, sharpen hooks, and shine up your flashers. You should be set now, spend your time on the water fishing and not fixing!
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May 1, 2018 - Moorecroft Regional Park
The Tuesday bird walk went to Moorecroft Regional Park in Nanoose Bay. The morning was sunny with strong winds.
A Dunlin and four singing Black Oystercatchers were seen along the rocky shores. Six Pacific Loons and two Marbled Murrelets were seen offshore. We saw a Killer Whale breeching off shore.
We heard a Swainson's Thrush calling just off th
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