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Coombs to Parksville Rail Trail

The 7 km Rail Trail follows along the south side of the E&N tracks between Coombs and Parksville.

10 Ways for Families to Get Moving

Yes, relaxation is a pretty big deal when it comes to Parksville Qualicum Beach family vacations.

Natural Wonders of Oceanside

"Oceanside" is a local term for the vast area between Nanoose Bay in the south to Deep Bay in the north. It also includes...

The Magnificent Rosewall Creek Falls

I've been on a bit of a waterfall hunt lately, which is thankfully easy to do on Vancouver Island.

Amazing Places - Mount Arrowsmith Biosphere Region

The Amazing Places Project connects people with nature in Canada's UNESCO biosphere reserves and educates residents and...

Qualicum Beach Farmers' Market - Local Shopping

Who doesn't like local markets?

Walking Amid Giants

Today I want to talk about one of my favourite places to visit - Cathedral Grove.

Notch Hill

Friday afternoon, Monica, Graham, and I headed off to Nanoose to check out Notch Hill.

6 Provincial Parks for Swimming

Wanna go for a swim? Parksville Qualicum Beach includes 6 BC Provincial Parks you can head to for a refreshing dip.

Best Spots for Wedding Photos

We have been asked by many couples where the best spots to have wedding photos taken are.

White Ravens Delight Qualicum Beach Birders

Rare white ravens have been infrequently seen near Qualicum Beach's Ravensong Aquatic Center and are a startling and...

Finding the Source of Nile Creek

One often hears off-hand mentions of interesting locations that other photographers have been to: the name of a small creek,...