From paddling on the Georgia Strait to mountaineering up Mount Arrowsmith, fishing in Campbell to ocean kayaking the Broughton Archapelago, to whale watching off the coast of Victoria, to snowboarding Mount Washington or hiking the North Coast Trail, Vancouver Island is the ultimate outdoor destination. With over 12,000 square miles of rugged and idyllic terrain and arguably the best climate in Canada, Vancouver Island is the place to go to enjoy the Great Outdoors.
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http://www.viu.ca/MilnerGardens/
10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m
Great discounts on heritage trees, shrubs and perennials propagated on site. Master Gardeners will be on hand to offer advice. Afternoon tea in the Tearoom, outdoor refreshments & hot dogs. Admission by donation. All proceeds support the Garden.
Members only early access Sep 24th from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. - membership card required for entry to the early access sale.
FMI 250-752-6153 or please visit www.milnergardens.org
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Milner Gardens & Woodland has a family activity from Aug 2 to Aug 8, 2010 called “Cedar Search”. Children 12 and under free when accompanied by an adult. Using a map, search the forest where you will meet BC's official tree, the Western Red Cedar (Thuja Plicata). As you follow your map you will learn a whole bunch of facts about this amazing tree. When all Cedar questions have been answered, return with your map to the Welcome & Interpretive Centre. Your answers will be reviewed for a certificate of completion issued in your name, and you will receive a souvenir of your BC Day experience at Milner Gardens & Woodland. Open 10 am to 5 pm. Last entry at 4:30 pm. Sorry, no pets permitted except guide and assistance dogs.
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http://www.rainbirdexcursions.com/
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Rainbird Excursions offers you some of the best Nature Tours, Birding Adventures, Mushroom Picking and Eco Hiking Tours on Vancouver Island. Reserve your ecotours and birding trips and hike in the old-growth pacific rainforests on the West Coast of Vancouver Island, BC, Canada
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http://www.wildpacifictrail.com/
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Located in the District of Ucluelet is a seven phase trail system skirting the rugged cliffs and shoreline of the westcoast of Vancouver Island. Overlooking Barkley Sound and the Broken Group Islands to the east and the open Pacific Ocean to the south and west
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http://www.mountwashington.ca/
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Mount Washington Alpine Resort, Vancouver Island, BC, Canada. Explore the mile high alpine at Mount Washington Alpine Resort. Vancouver Island's largest year round resort playground for mountain bikers, hikers, skiers and snowboarders
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http://www.telegraphcoveresort.com/
Voted one of the ten best "towns" in Canada to visit by travel writers (as published in Harrowsmith Magazine), Telegraph Cove is tucked away on the eastern coast of Northern Vancouver Island in one of the last virtually untouched areas of the North American continent
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http://www.islandadventurecentre.com/
Have some adventurous fun! Go whale watching, kayak the beautiful Discovery Islands, go salmon fishing aboard a cruiser class boat, or go on an exciting tidal rapids adventure. The Island Adventure Centre is located at the Heriot Bay Inn, Quadra Island's adventure resort. Enjoy all Quadra Island has to offer.
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http://westcoastfish.com/
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Incredible Salmon Fishing Charter and Halibut Fishing Charters in Ucluelet and Tofino on Vancouver Island - At Westcoast Fish Expeditions, we provide the highest quality Salmon and Halibut fishing charter off the coast of Ucluelet and Tofino on Vancouver Island.
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http://www.LizardAdventureTravel.com
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Lizard Adventure Travel is a locally owned and operated travel company, offering nature-based day trips and wine tours within Victoria and to surrounding Regional-Provincial Parks and National Historic Sites. 'Nature-based' means that we get the participants off the bus and into direct contact with the natural surroundings through various measures: walking, hiking, swimming, kayaking, sailing, wine-tasting and much more! We also offer Corporate Team-Building Events and Bus Charters (24 passenger bus).
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http://www.ifmevents.com/
Join us at the largest BC trade show on Vancouver Island dedicated to people who live life to the fullest, are passionate and love the thrill of an adventure! Whether you enjoy adventure and activities on the land, sea or fresh water we are excited to present the Vancouver Island Outdoor Adventure Expo on April 9th - 11th at Pearkes Recreation Centre.
Friday April 9th, 12 pm – 9 pm
Saturday April 10th, 10 am – 6 pm
Sunday April 11th, 10 am – 5 pm
This Vancouver Island Outdoor Adventure Expo is the ONLY show on Vancouver Island that brings together buyers and sellers of outdoor adventure products & services under one roof! This Victoria, BC trade show is a definite MUST for your 2010 marketing campaign!
Some exciting features include: seminars and presentations hosted by guest speakers in the different active living industries, adventure travel, boating & water sports, fishing, camping & RV’s, surfing, whale watching, clothing, tourism, education, destinations, mountain biking, zip lining, health & fitness, clubs, associations and MUCH MUCH MORE!
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http://www.coastalrevelations.com
Discover the rainforest beyond the trees with a professional biologist trained by Interpretation Canada. Explore the widlife of Vancouver Island with interactive, multi-media tours. Let our guides illuminate the secrets of coastal British Columbia.
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http://www.seashelldiving.com/
Union Bay Dive & Kayak is your one stop adventure nirvana, catering to all ages and skill levels. Rent one of our Kayaks and cruise the beautiful coastlines of the islands or spend some type on the sandy beaches of Tree Island. We are a full service PADI DIVE CENTER offering everything from beginner scuba classes to professional level courses.
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http://www.sunfundivers.com/
Sun Fun Divers is a full service dive shop serving the northern Vancouver Island area, located on the wild and remote northern end of Vancouver Island, right on the beautiful Queen Charlotte Strait invites you to experience the ultimate in scuba diving fun
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http://www.stubbs-island.com/
Orca (Killer) Whale Watching tours departing from Telegraph Cove on Northern Vancouver Island, British Columbia (BC), Canada. Stubbs Island Whale Watching cruises the calm, protected waters of Johnstone Strait and Blackfish Sound
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http://www.stormlightoutfitters.com/
Storm Light Outfitters is a retail gear and clothing store that caters to outdoor enthusist. We carry items such as outdoor gear and footwear, camping equipment rentals and men’s and women's casual clothing. We also book nature charters for bear watching, whale watching and fishing charters and unique air adventures. We have a permanent discount room for sale and marked down items.
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http://runningbearlodge.com/
Undisturbed pristine BC wilderness where the rainforest animals :: grizzlies, black bears, bald eagles, whales, dolphins, beavers, and mountain goats can be viewed and mature salmon, steelhead, dolly varden, cutthroat trout and other freshwater fish can be caught :: Come by floatplane or boat to Knight Inlet's Running Bear Lodge :: the heart of the Broughton Archipelago :: in the Great Bear Rainforest
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http://www.rainforestnorth.com/
We specialize in renting Camping Equipment Packages which provide all of the camping equipment for you and your family or group. Camping Equipment Packages allow you to go camping without having to purchase or store any camping equipment. We do that part for you!
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http://www.quadraislandkayaks.com/
For over ten years, Quadra Island Kayaks has been offering sea kayaking tours from the beautiful East side of Quadra Island, British Columbia. Quadra Island is located in one of the premier sea kayaking tour areas of Vancouver Island, British Columbia.
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http://www.puntledgerv.com/
The Puntledge RV Campground is located in the traditional territory of the Comox First Nation and provides a safe, natural, family camping experience which incorporates the historic and cultural traditions of the Comox People. Located adjacent to the Puntledge River, a five minute walk from downtown Courtenay.
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http://www.puddlegear.com
Puddlegear is PVC and Phthalate free raingear that will help any child get out into the great outdoors. Designed in Sweden sold by an active family in BC Puddlegear is quality from form to function, durable down to the last snap and buckle! Light breathable polyurethane fabric is sustainable compared to traditional raingear fabrics. Without toxic plastic your children will not increase their toxic load.
Kids love the bright colours and comfortable designs- Parents and teachers love that it keeps kids dry and comfortable in the great outdoors!
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www.puddlegear.com
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http://www.paradisefound.bc.ca/
Experience Campbell River BC's outdoor adventure with Paradise Found Adventure Tours... Snorkel with salmon - go snorkeling with Tyee Salmon in the Campbell River Whale Watch - go whale watching in Johnstone Strait. Go Salmon Fishing
Fly-fishing Take a Jeep Tour Go Hiking
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http://www.pacificrimwhalefestival.org/
Annual whale watching festival in mid-March. Each spring the entire North American population of Pacific Grey Whales migrate along the west coast of Vancouver Island, B.C. An estimated 22,000 grey whales make the 16,000 km round-trip journey between their mating and calfing lagoon
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http://seakayaking.com/
Orca sea kayaking tours and holidays in British Columbia, Canada with the most experienced sea kayak outfitter in BC. Guided kayak trips in Johnstone Strait and the orca waters off Vancouver Island
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http://www.islanddaytrippers.com/
North Island Daytrippers is a local hiking company based out of Port McNeill, located on the northern end of Vancouver Island, British Columbia, Canada. We specialize in day hikes to the west coast of northern Vancouver Island, from Winter Harbor to San Josef Bay, and beaches in between.
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http://www.moutchabay.com
Moutcha Bay is your gateway to the magnificent Nootka Sound on the west coast of Vancouver Island, British Columbia, Canada. We are strategically located at the head of Tlupana Inlet providing you with easy access by boat to the best salmon fishing and marine / eco adventures on the west coast of BC in Nootka Sound
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http://www.livingoceans.org/
Living Oceans Society is Canada’s largest organization focusing exclusively on marine conservation issues. We are based in Sointula, a small fishing village on the Central Coast of British Columbia. Living in a coastal community, we are reminded each day that it’s not just about the fish—it’s about the fish and the people. Living Oceans Society believes that people are part of the environment and that by protecting the B.C. coastal ecosystem, we can build sustainable communities today and for our children.
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http://www.hornbyoutdoors.com/
Hornby Outdoors Ltd is the best Bike and Kayak shop in the Georgia Straight, serving Hornby and Denman Islands since 1984. Hornby Outdoors is the leader in customer service and quality product, whether you are interested in kids bikes, commuters, mountain or road.
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http://www.gumboot.ca
Voyageur canoe tours on Cowichan Bay and the Gulf Islands. Choose from 90 minute nature tours, dinner tours to local waterfront restaurants or multiday catered canoe camping on the gulf islands
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http://www.crittercove.com
We're in Nootka Sound, on the West Coast of Vancouver Island, near the town of Gold River. There is a range of accommodation from deluxe beach cottage that comes with a fishing boat, to floating bunkhouse style rooms where you bring your own bedding and boat. We have a restaurant, and sell boat gas. We have great salmon fishing in summer in calm protected inside waters or on the open West Coast outside water.
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http://cvmtb.com/
Comox Valley mountain biking forums, blogs, photos and more. Come out to the Comox Valley mountain bike trails and enjoy what this time of year has to offer. The Valley boasts some of the most varied on Vancouver Island, with XC, DH, Shuttle Runs and Lift accessed riding
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http://www.coastwild.com/contact.htm
Campbell River British Columbia Salmon Fishing Charters, fly fishing, freshwater fishing, fishing in Nootka Sound bc, Salmon, trout, steelhead, fly fishing. Campbell River, Gold River, Nootka Sound, Stuart Island, BC
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http://www.coastalbc.com/
Coastal British Columbia - surfing, windsurfing, rock climbing, skateparks, diving, caving, mountainbike, accommodation, ect - internet resources and ezine for outdoor pursuits on Vancouver Island and coastal British Columbia, Canada
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http://www.campbellriverwhalewatching.com
Campbell River Whale Watching invites you to experience some of the most spectacular Orca Killer Whale watching and Wildlife viewing in the world. You will experience 5 unique sets of Tidal Rapids on the only tour of it's kind in the world when you tour with Campbell River Whale Watching and Adventure Tours, Campbell river B.C. You can take a Grizzly Tour, go Orca Whale Watching, see Bald Eagles, experience the life of Seals and Sea Lions on an adventure tour of a lifetime
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http://www.sookepotholes.com/
Sooke PotHoles Regional Park is a swimmers paradise located on the banks of the spectacular Sooke River. Enjoy the views, explore the trails or take a refreshing dip on a hot summer day! Just a 30 minute car ride beyond the urban core, the Sooke potholes are one of the more popular swimming spots in the capital region.
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http://www.racerocks.com/
Race Rocks, off the coast of Victoria, live web cams, Marine Protected Area, Ecosystem,Tidal Energy, Race Rocks, webcams, remote control camera,Lester Pearson College, OceanQuest, Metchosin environment.
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