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Archive for the ‘Scenic & Short Trips’ Category

July 25th, 2008

Saltspring Air - The Islanders Airline

Saltspring Air is a float plane service, based out of Ganges on Saltspring Island.
They are known amongst those living on the various Gulf Islands as the “Islanders Airline” because they provide schedualed and charter flights to and from the Gulf Islands and tailor those flights to suit their customers.
Saltspring Air also offers scheduled flights between Saltspring Island, Vancouver International Airport, […]

By KennyG -- 3 comments

July 23rd, 2008

Day Trips to the Gulf Islands

The Southern Gulf Islands make up one of the most ecologically distinctive and fragile areas in southern Canada.
They are beautiful, serene places, within relatively easy reach from Vancouver’s Lower Mainland and Vancouver Island.
Galiano Island- The skinniest, driest and least agricultural of the islands, Galiano retains most of its unspoiled characteristics. You can spend hours spotting […]

By KennyG -- 5 comments

July 22nd, 2008

Legend of Ogopogo

Over the years, the legend of Ogopogo has gained credibility as more and more sightings are reported.
Long ago, the Indians spoke of “N’ha-a-itk” who they referred to as a fierce lake monster that resided in Squally Point which is just 20 km south of Kelowna, in Vancouver’s Fraser Valley.
Descriptions vary, but certain characteristics have been […]

By KennyG -- 2 comments

June 23rd, 2008

Bike, Ride, and Skate

Critical Mass in Vancouver; Critical Mass is a grassroots reclamation of public space — a bike rde and skate — This event is held the last Friday of every month, and you are invited to enjoy the safety and comfort in the care — free space that we create by simply riding together!
Bicycles, skateboards, rollerskates, […]

By KennyG -- 1 comment

June 19th, 2008

Rally for Champions

Get your motor runnin!! (if you can afford the gas) MCL Motor Cars has teamed up with the Special Olympics BC to challenge driving enthusiasts to rev up their engines in support of a wonderful cause.
One the morning of June 21, vehicles will take off on a daylong rally adventure in the third annual Rally […]

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June 16th, 2008

Kayak the Nicomekl River

Sunset Paddle anyone? 19th June from 6pm - 9pm, come join us for a paddle of the Nicomekl River. The Nicomekl is an important fresh water artery that is tidal influenced. The area is the hunting ground for heron, loon, eagle, ospery, sandpipers and a number of migratory waterfowl.
Paddle along the banks […]

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June 11th, 2008

It’s Father’s Day!

Let’s go fishing in Rice Lake. Pick up your free day licence and try your luck at catching Rainbow Trout. Peek under a mucroscope to uncover what tasty insect treats these trout like to eat.
Enjoy your own feast at the delicious BBQ. Explore the picturesque Seymour Valley on a short guided tour. […]

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June 1st, 2008

Kayak the Little Campbell River

June 2nd, from 6pm - 9pm, The Little Campbell River, is full of history dating back to the early 1900’s. Running through the Semiahmoo First Nations Reserve provides a glimpse of the local area prior to urbanization.
The bans of the Little Campbell are a home of many shorebirds, kingfishers and eagles. This river […]

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May 28th, 2008

Heritage House Tour

While living in Nova Scotia, I was lucky enough to be an owner of a Heritage House, that was 179 years young. This 6th annual tour finds a soft spot in my heart. The tour is a one-day self-guided tour of 10 unique heritage homes. Visitors are to navigate the tour using […]

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May 24th, 2008

6th Annual Bird Count

Calling all bird watchers, on the 31th of May, North Langley’s Glen Valley Watershed will be conducting this years bird count. Not to worry, not experienced, there will be people there to help you sharp your skills. The Glen Valley Watersheds Society will be hosting a wrap up BBQ following the even to […]

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