Ultralight camping gear is designed to make backpacking and hiking easier by reducing weight. Many people think ultralight means expensive, but there are affordable options
Getting into camping doesn’t mean you have to spend a fortune. When you’re just starting out, it’s easy to feel pressure to buy top-of-the-line gear.
Port Renfrew is one of the most beautiful small towns on Vancouver Island. Known for its rugged beaches, old-growth forests, and excellent camping, it’s a
Nanoose Bay BC is a quiet oceanside community located between Nanaimo and Parksville on Vancouver Island. With stunning waterfront views, calm harbours, and easy access
Tofino BC is one of the most popular destinations on Vancouver Island. Known for its sandy beaches, excellent restaurants, and oceanfront setting, it’s a place
Port Hardy, BC, is a small oceanfront town on the northern tip of Vancouver Island. Known for its rugged coastline, friendly community, and proximity to
Shed Restaurant in Tofino has become a go-to spot for my family whenever we’re in town. With great food, a big outdoor patio, and service
Chocolate Tofino is my kids’ absolute favorite stop whenever we’re in town. With premium ice cream flavors, handmade chocolates, and a fun location tucked into
Howlers Restaurant in Ucluelet is one of my favorite spots to eat when I’m in town. From great food and a lively atmosphere to arcade
Surf Grove Campground in Tofino is one of the most modern and well-designed campgrounds on Vancouver Island. With large private sites, a welcoming check-in area,
Surf Junction in Tofino is one of the most enjoyable campgrounds I’ve stayed at. Surrounded by forest, it combines a laid-back atmosphere with unique amenities
Ucluelet Campground is one of my most-used camping spots on Vancouver Island. Conveniently located near the heart of town, it offers a mix of harbour
Big Beach in Ucluelet is my personal favorite beach on Vancouver Island. Known for its rocky shoreline, dramatic waves, and unforgettable sunsets, it’s a place
Chesterman Beach in Tofino is one of the most family-friendly beaches on Vancouver Island. Known for its long stretch of sand, tide pools, and stunning
Long Beach in Tofino is one of my personal favorite places on Vancouver Island. Known for its endless stretch of sand, powerful waves, and breathtaking
Milanos Restaurant in Nanaimo is one of our family’s favorite places for Italian food. The atmosphere feels truly Italian, with warm service and a menu
Stamp River Provincial Park Campground is one of the most peaceful camping spots on Vancouver Island. Located just outside Port Alberni, the campground offers large
Living Forest Campground in Nanaimo is one of the best year-round camping destinations on Vancouver Island. Known for its ocean view sites, family amenities, and
Neck Point in Nanaimo is one of the city’s most popular waterfront parks. Known for its rocky shoreline, scenic trails, and ocean views, it’s a
Rathtrevor Provincial Park Campground is one of the most popular places for Vancouver Island camping. Located in Parksville, it offers large private campsites, sandy beaches, and
Storey’s Beach, located just south of Port Hardy on northern Vancouver Island, is a beautiful and accessible spot for families. Known for its long stretch
Raft Cove Provincial Park is a hidden gem on northern Vancouver Island. Known for its remote sandy beach, strong surf, and rustic wilderness campsites, it’s
Cape Scott Provincial Park is one of the most remote and beautiful destinations for Vancouver Island camping. Located on the North Island, this rugged park is
Browns Bay Resort is one of the most relaxing places for Vancouver Island camping. Located just north of Campbell River, this oceanfront resort combines incredible
Alder Bay Resort, located near Port Hardy on northern Vancouver Island, offers charming oceanfront camping with stunning views and easy access to wildlife and marine
San Josef Bay, located in Cape Scott Provincial Park on the northern tip of Vancouver Island, is one of the most breathtaking beaches in British
Botanical Beach, just outside Port Renfrew, is one of Vancouver Island’s most unique natural destinations. The beach is part of Juan de Fuca Provincial Park
China Beach, located just outside of Sooke along Highway 14, is one of the most accessible and family-friendly stops on the road between Victoria and
Sombrio Beach, located along the Juan de Fuca Marine Trail between Sooke and Port Renfrew, is one of Vancouver Island’s most iconic coastal spots. Known
Goldstream Provincial Park is one of the best family camping destinations on Vancouver Island, offering the perfect mix of convenience, natural beauty, and family friendly
French Beach Provincial Park has become one of our family’s favorite camping destinations, especially for my girls. Located on the rugged southwest coast of Vancouver
Pacheedaht Campground, located right on the edge of Port Renfrew, is one of the most iconic camping destinations on Vancouver Island. Known for its sprawling
Nestled at the edge of a fishing pier and overlooking the rugged coastline of Port Renfrew, the Renfrew Pub has long been a favourite spot
Pipers Lagoon Park: A Coastal Gem in Nanaimo You Shouldn’t Miss When my family first moved to Nanaimo, Pipers Lagoon Park quickly became one of
If you’re searching for the best beaches near Nanaimo or wondering where to find amazing tide pools on Vancouver Island, look no further than Beachcomber
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