The Ultimate Vancouver Island Road Trip Itinerary
Last Updated on August 3, 2025 Are you read for an epic road trip on Canada’s west coast? Do you love wild beaches, ancient forests, roaring waterfalls and big views? If that sounds like you, you’re going to love a Vancouver Island road trip. I’ve spent lots of time...
11 things to do in Port Hardy and Port McNeill on Northern Vancouver Island
Last Updated on July 4, 2022 Port Hardy and Port McNeill are two remote towns on stunning Northern Vancouver Island. Far off the track for most visitors to the island, this is a friendly and vibrant community built unapologetically on the timber industry. Whether you’re spending time in Port...
5 reasons to visit Telegraph Cove and best things to do
Last Updated on June 28, 2022 Telegraph Cove is a small community and resort tucked away on remote Northern Vancouver Island that is a stunning place to get away from it all while exploring on foot, by kayak or by boat looking for whales and bears. This is a...
11 Fun Things to do in Port Alberni, British Columbia
Last Updated on December 27, 2023 Port Alberni is more than a quick stop for food on the way to Tofino! I hope to convince you that this small town at the head of a long inlet of the Pacific Ocean has plenty to invite you to stay awhile...
18+ Best things to do in Ucluelet and Tofino
Last Updated on December 27, 2023 Ucluelet and Tofino sit side by side along one of the most stunning coastal areas of North America and make for an unforgettable getaway any time of year. Summer brings long days for hiking and beach walking and winter brings epic storms that...
Nanaimo to Tofino – 13 essential road trip stops
Last Updated on December 27, 2023 A road trip from Nanaimo to Tofino is one of the best road trips in the Pacific Northwest and a necessary part of any Vancouver Island road trip. You’ll pass through Nanaimo if you are driving to Tofino from Victoria or Vancouver. This...
13+ Fun things to do at Lake Chelan
Last Updated on June 4, 2025 Lake Chelan is a popular playground for residents of Washington as well as visitors. With it’s perfectly blue long and deep lake water carved by glaciers during the last ice age as well as it’s consistently sunny and hot summer weather, it’s easy...
5 Best hikes near Lake Chelan
Last Updated on December 9, 2024 Lake Chelan is a popular year round destination for Washingtonians and is known for summer fun swimming and playing in the water under the seemingly endless sun. In winter, cross country skiing is a popular activity. While most famous for it’s water fun,...
Hiking to Elephant Head on the Chelan Butte Trail
Last Updated on December 9, 2024 Elephant Head is a stunning hike near Lake Chelan featuring spectacular views and gorgeous wildflowers in spring. At just over 4 miles round trip with 1200 feet of elevation gain, this is a steep and challenging hike made more comfortable by a beautiful...
Things you can only do in Stehekin, Washington
Last Updated on December 10, 2024 Stehekin is a spectacular mountain community tucked into the North Cascades along the Stehekin River at the head of Lake Chelan. It’s remote location without cell service and very little internet makes it a magical place to get away from it all. Despite...