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adminOctober 6, 20240 24
Across the Strait to Nanaimo
The city of Nanaimo on Vancouver Island is just 50 kilometres away from the greater Vancouver area, across the Strait of Georgia, but it feels as if it is a world away. From the mainland of British Columbia, getting to Nanaimo involves a ferry ride from either Tsawwassen or Horseshoe Bay. The ride from Tsawwassen in Richmond to Duke Point takes two hours, while the ride from Horseshoe Bay in West Vancouver to Departure Bay…
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adminJuly 25, 20240 105
Books tell many stories about British Columbia
While we love to explore locations around British Columbia, we also enjoy reading stories about this province and its people. There are plenty of B.C. writers, telling a variety of stories all set within our beautiful province.Here are a few books that have found their way into our hearts. “Each of the books on this list are works of fiction by authors from British Columbia and all feature locations in British Columbia.” John Some of…
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adminJuly 10, 20240 63
Taking our time on the Sunshine Coast
The first thing we noticed when we reached the Sunshine Coast was the calm, serene atmosphere.Life feels different here — unhurried and relaxed. This is a place to unwind and take a break in a quiet, peaceful setting. The Sunshine Coast is on British Columbia’s mainland, northwest of Vancouver. Bumper stickers and regional promotional brochures use the slogan, Not An Island. At the same time, the area is distinct and separate, as the only accesses…
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adminAugust 13, 20230 98
A journey to the end of the road
It was a calm and beautiful morning as we headed towards Powell River. After a great time in Sechelt, we packed up the car and took a beautiful drive to the ferry, as a ferry ride is needed to reach Powell River from Gibsons and Sechelt. When we arrived at the ferry, there were three vehicles ahead of us. There is no charge for the ferry ride to Powell River, but there is a charge…
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