Archive for June, 2009
Beaches and Trails
Monday, June 29th, 2009 by GetawayBC.com
At French Beach Provincial Park, a hard surfaced pathway makes it possible for wheelchair access right to the beach. Other fascinating trails leading to Sandcut, China Beach, Mystic, Sombrio, and Bota
Sitka Spruce
Monday, June 29th, 2009 by GetawayBC.com
Watch for the giant Sitka Spruce to be found on the Harris Creek Mainline, on the Pacific Marine Circle Route, if you take the drive from Port Renfrew through to Lake Cowichan and on to Highway One. W
Enjoy the water by boat in the Tri-Cities
Friday, June 19th, 2009 by GetawayBC.com
By Sarah Payne
The Tri-City News
Looking for a fun way to cool off in the dog days of summer? Checking out the Tri-Cities’ beautiful natural surroundings from the water is a great way to spend time
New in town? Check out these local picnic spots
Friday, June 19th, 2009 by GetawayBC.com
Summer is the time for picnicking and barbecuing by the sea, but you don’t have to head to Vancouver to get a whiff of ocean air and some sand in your shorts.
The Tri-Cities is blessed with numerous
A Memorial
Thursday, June 18th, 2009 by GetawayBC.com
A peaceful place on Maple Avenue, alongside a meandering creek and lined with majestic evergreen trees, ferns and foliage, was chosen in 1875 by the pioneer Muirs as the final resting place for their
Building on History
Thursday, June 18th, 2009 by GetawayBC.com
Start your exploration of the Sooke region’s heritage with a stop at Sooke Region Museum (2070 Phillips Rd., off Sooke Road after the bridge). This unique cultural and visitor information
The First Nations
Thursday, June 18th, 2009 by GetawayBC.com
Shown are a few of the T’Sou-ke and Pacheedaht artifacts treasured within the museum’s collections, as the region has historically been blessed by harmonious relationships between the First Peoples an
The Estuary Bird Sanctuary
Thursday, June 18th, 2009 by GetawayBC.com
A pocket-sized provincial park on the east shore of the Sooke River is nestled among the Douglas-firs at the river’s mouth. One reaches the spot via Idlemore and Glenidle Roads, and turning onto Billi
The Business Centre of Sooke
Thursday, June 18th, 2009 by GetawayBC.com
The business centre of Sooke falls within the incorporated municipality that is the District of Sooke, governed by a Mayor and six Councillors. Beyond the municipal boundaries, Sooke is surrounded by
Artistic Community
Thursday, June 18th, 2009 by GetawayBC.com
The arts are alive and well in the Sooke region.
Artists have come from around the world to live and create in the area. It is both inspirational and far away from the maddening crowd, allowing th