Archive for July, 2004

Arrow Lakes area summer events and festivals

Saturday, July 10th, 2004 by GetawayBC.com

New Denver Friday Market – runs June to Sept. 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.:

Besides the usual locally grown produce a variety of artisans from the Kootenays sell their work at this market. Find everything from

Trail is a West Coast Experience

Friday, July 9th, 2004 by GetawayBC.com

Located in the Pacific Rim National Park Reserve, the West Coast Trail is a 74-kilometre long adventure. It is an arduous journey and it attracts hikers from all over the world who are looking for a c

Welcome to Port Renfrew

Friday, July 9th, 2004 by GetawayBC.com

The community of Port Renfrew (population 175) can be the starting point for many outdoor adventures.

There are a number of campgrounds in the area, including one at Lizard Lake, and the community’s

Other beaches along Highway 14

Friday, July 9th, 2004 by GetawayBC.com

Along with the ones previously mentioned, a number of other beaches can be accessed from Highway 14, some via a long hike.

To reach Mystic Beach, one must make a 45-minute strenuous hike from the Chi

Surf’s Up!

Friday, July 9th, 2004 by GetawayBC.com

The small logging community of Jordan River is perhaps best known for great surfing, including wind-surfing, board-surfing, and surf kayaking for year round activities. The waves only work on one tide

Shirley

Friday, July 9th, 2004 by GetawayBC.com

As the lands around Sooke Harbour were taken, settlers began reaching further west, and soon farms were being forged out of the forest along the coastal watersheds of Muir and Kirby Creeks. Over the c

Head west to Otter Point

Friday, July 9th, 2004 by GetawayBC.com

The unincorporated area of Otter Point is located west of Sooke along the Strait of Juan de Fuca. The rural community stretches from the District of Sooke boundary to near Muir Creek. The area boasts

Whiffin Spit

Friday, July 9th, 2004 by GetawayBC.com

A natural breakwater the ’spit’ is a finger-like projection of sediment formed from longshore drift and projecting across a bay.

Whiffin Spit is a popular place to take a walk and enjoy the views

The Ed Macgregor Park

Friday, July 9th, 2004 by GetawayBC.com

This park was an early purchase by the newly-incorporated District of Sooke. After the passing of Sooke’s first mayor in 2003, it was renamed in tribute, the Ed Macgregor Park.

The park’s entrance i

Sooke has a lot to offer

Friday, July 9th, 2004 by GetawayBC.com

The District of Sooke, incorporated in 1999, is the region’s hub. Where most of the region’s 11,600 inhabitants live, is the gateway to miles of unspoiled beaches, meandering rainforest trails, and b