Outdoors Features

Island Adventures

Whales – and whale watchers – are returning to the Salish Sea in record numbers

Exploring the Spine

Exploring the Spine

Vancouver Island Spine Trail offers unique recreation opportunities for adventurers from near and far

Connecting with Nature

Connecting with Nature

Local survivalist and teacher offers students an opportunity to get back to basics

Getting the Drift

Getting the Drift

Drift Mountain Biking teaches riders of all ages and levels the skills to tackle our world-famous trails

Living off the Grid

Local author and self described “feral homesteader” Miles Olson thrives on the outskirts of civilization

Living in Cougar Country

Local author delves into the relationship between humans and cougars in her new book

Finding Hidden Treasure

Finding Hidden Treasure

Growing sport of geocaching appeals to modern day treasure seekers worldwide

Trail Blazers

Trail Blazers

River Rats create works of natural art for all to enjoy in Cumberland’s trails…

Top Models Take Flight

Top Models Take Flight

Radio-controlled model aircraft take the term ‘hobby” to new heights.

Island Joy Riding

Island Joy Riding

Bike touring company combines fitness and fun in a new way to explore the region.

Paradise for Every Body

Paradise for Every Body

Accessible Wilderness Society seeks to provide access to nature for all.

Adventures in the Alpine

Adventures in the Alpine

Cumberland’s Jan Neuspiel wants you to ‘think globally, adventure locally’

Making a Splash

Making a Splash

Comox Valley photographer takes her work—and her subjects!—to new depths…

Celebrating Strathcona

Celebrating Strathcona

Strathcona Park turns 100, and becomes even more accessible thanks to new Wilderness Centre.

Capturing the Spirit

Capturing the Spirit

Comox Valley photographer recounts his experience with the mysterious Spirit Bears…

Zen in your Garden

Zen in your Garden

A gardening workshop for mind, body and soul…

A Lasting Tribute

A Lasting Tribute

Cumberland committee honours Japanese families by turning the No. 1 Townsite into a park…

Riding to Victory

Riding to Victory

Comox Valley Cycle Club supports local bikers, including junior racing champs…

Power of the Pack

Power of the Pack

Looking for a unique and unforgettable winter adventure? Try your hand at dog sledding….

Not Just Horsing Around

Not Just Horsing Around

Back Country Horsemen of BC enjoy the wilderness and work to ensure the ‘right to ride’…

Spotlight on the One Spot Trail

The historic One Spot Trail begins at Condensory Road (near Cessford Road) and ends up near the Tsolum River…

Day Trippin’ on Tree Island

Adventure to tree island