Archive for May, 2005

Let us help you explore the region

Monday, May 30th, 2005 by GetawayBC.com

The undiscovered West Coast offers something for everyone – the world renowned West Coast Trail, numerous regional parks, wildlife watching, sport fishing, kayaking, and cycling on the Galloping Goo

History Notes

Monday, May 30th, 2005 by GetawayBC.com

The shores surrounding the jewel of shimmering waters we know as Sooke Harbour and basin were home to First Nations Peoples for many centuries. The area was abundant in opportunities to harvest salmon

The heart of the city is downtown

Friday, May 27th, 2005 by GetawayBC.com

Nanaimo’s downtown is undergoing some serious changes.

Construction on the New Nanaimo Centre which includes a conference centre, hotel and museum complex is scheduled to begin in the fall after sei

Gabriola – A jewel of a getaway

Friday, May 27th, 2005 by GetawayBC.com

Getting away from it all has never been as easy as a 20-minute ferry trip to Gabriola Island.

Graced with four major parks, a newly created nature reserve and beaches of fine sand or sandstone, Gabri

Two special islands to explore

Friday, May 27th, 2005 by GetawayBC.com

Visitors to Nanaimo can find adventures just offshore, on Newcastle and Protection islands.

Their fascinating history and natural beauty makes each of these islands special in its own way.

Newcastle

Discover Nanaimo

Friday, May 27th, 2005 by GetawayBC.com

Whether you are a visitor or resident of Nanaimo, it’s worth your while to get to know the Harbour City.

The second largest city on Vancouver Island, Nanaimo and its 80,000 people, is snuggled in bet

Valley Visitor: contact information

Thursday, May 26th, 2005 by GetawayBC.com

Duncan Info Centre: 746-4636 or toll-free 1-888-303-3337. Check out www.visit.cowichan.net

Chemainus Info Centre: 246-3944

South Cowichan Info Centre: 743-3566

Crofton Info Centre: 246-2456 seaso

Valley Visitor: Across the Valley

Thursday, May 26th, 2005 by GetawayBC.com

113) Enjoy a round of golf

Book your tee times at Mt. Brenton Golf Course, Chemainus, 246-9322; Duncan Meadows Golf Course, off Highway 18, 746-8993; Cowichan Golf and Country Club, south of Duncan,

Valley Visitor: Ladysmith and Chemainus

Thursday, May 26th, 2005 by GetawayBC.com

88) Visit North Cowichan’s best-kept secret

Drive to Westholme and check out Eve’s Park, a delightful forested glade abounding in indigenous flora. Here, in a pretty canyon lined by old growth trees,

Valley Visitor: Lake Cowichan and beyond

Thursday, May 26th, 2005 by GetawayBC.com

32) Find the Cedarman totem

Take a free, guided tour through downtown Duncan to see our 23 totem poles, including Cedarman, the widest totem in the world. Tours run daily Monday to Saturday, May thro