Tag Archives: camping

Follow the Footprints

Posted on April 11, 2016 by Making the Most of Life

This weekend we hiked the Bedwell Lake Trail in Strathcona Park. It’s still a little early in the year and we may have been the first hikers up there this season (or since the last snowfall). The forecast looked promising with blue … Continue reading →

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5 stress-free things to do at Mystic Beach

Posted on January 10, 2016 by Making the Most of Life

Imagine a place far from the city noise where the only sound is crashing waves. There is no cell reception and the path to get there is vibrant shades of green within old growth forrest. Mystic Beach is my nostalgic … Continue reading →

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Englishman River Falls: an after work getaway

Posted on August 30, 2015 by Making the Most of Life

For those hot summer days that you are stuck in the office, Englishman River Falls is a great spot to head after work. Located near Errington (just outside of Parksville), the park offers lots of shade, trails and stunning waterfalls. … Continue reading →

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Trekking to Cape Scott

Posted on January 11, 2015 by Making the Most of Life

Known for its spectacular sandy beaches and rugged west coast terrain, Cape Scott Provincial Park is a popular hiking and camping destination. The trail is 23.7 kilometres long, from the trailhead to the lighthouse (click here to read more about getting … Continue reading →

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A magical and remote beach on Vancouver Island

Posted on January 4, 2015 by Making the Most of Life

One of my favourite places on Vancouver Island is San Josef Bay in Cape Scott Provincial Park. Getting there isn’t easy, but it is definitely worthwhile. The pristine beaches are magical and remote, with the west coast weather changing with a … Continue reading →

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Can you spare a pair of shoes?

Posted on October 19, 2014 by Making the Most of Life

Whoever said that shoes don’t grow on trees? OK, maybe they don’t, but on the gravel road from Port Hardy to Holberg on the northern part of Vancouver Island, there is an old cedar tree with thousands of shoes, sandals, boots … Continue reading →

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