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HIGHLIGHTS FROM MY FAMILY’S  JOURNEY AROUND THE WORLD

HIGHLIGHTS FROM MY FAMILY’S JOURNEY AROUND THE WORLD

Japan to Iceland and everywhere in between

Words by

Violet Tunnah

Photos by

Gray Tunnah

BOHEMIAN/BAVARIAN RHAPSODY

BOHEMIAN/BAVARIAN RHAPSODY

Their instruments got lost. They still had fun.

Words & Photos by

Tereza Tomek

CUMBERLAND CAMPGROUND’S NEW SLEEPING BARRELS

CUMBERLAND CAMPGROUND’S NEW SLEEPING BARRELS

Cozy 16-foot sleeping barrels nestled in the forest overlooking Comox Lake

Words by

Zoë Cooper

&

James McKerricher

Sticking To My (Traveller’s) Word

Sticking To My (Traveller’s) Word

Seven continents in 40 years.

Words & Photos by

Aleisha Thomas-Lebid

DRIPPING IN CULTURE

DRIPPING IN CULTURE

Sweating my way through the public saunas of Finland and Estonia.

Words by

Lisa Jaster

&

Dan Webb

THE SNOWLINE

THE SNOWLINE

A tale of seeking adventure—and finding satisfaction—amid the unpredictable charm of the mountains.

Words & Photos by

Damien Jannet

BLOOM WHERE YOU’RE PLANTED

BLOOM WHERE YOU’RE PLANTED

From Cumberland to the Caribbean, Chicago, and back: a local couple comes full circle.

Words by

Anja Roberts

Photo by

Crystal Chowdhury

COMOX VALLEY STARGAZING

COMOX VALLEY STARGAZING

How to explore space from your own backyard.

Words & photo by

Sara Kempner

GET AWAY TO GOLD RIVER

GET AWAY TO GOLD RIVER

Sure, it’s the gateway to Nootka Sound. But for outdoor lovers, Gold River is a treasure in its own right.

Words by

Anita Lawrence

Featured photo by

Dave Prothero

LITTLE VALLEY: ZOLA FINDLAY

LITTLE VALLEY: ZOLA FINDLAY

Our young residents reflect on the home they’re growing up in.

Words by

Zola Findlay

with help from her sister

Sabine

THE SUSPENSE WON’T KILL US

THE SUSPENSE WON’T KILL US

COVID-19 has changed global tourism forever. Here on the island, local operators and residents need to imagine a new future for the industry.

Words by

Andrew Findlay

Photo by

Kat Craats

An Aerial Perspective

An Aerial Perspective

Seeing the forest and the trees without leaving the ground.

Words & Photo By

Colin Filliter

CHASING SUNSETS

CHASING SUNSETS

During a fashion-shoot visit to Fiji, a photographer connects with the beauty of ocean and land.

Words and Photos by

Paige Owen

THE BRIGHTEST PATH

THE BRIGHTEST PATH

A serendipitous trip to New Zealand provides soothing reprieve from the west coast winter.

Words by

Nora Bingham

Photos by

Meredith Rose

IN SEARCH OF THE SIMPLE LIFE

IN SEARCH OF THE SIMPLE LIFE

Through an ever-changing landscape, a visual artist finds direction with a four-month road trip in a customized Chevy school bus.

Words & Photos by

Andrew Talbot

CONTINENTAL DRIFT

CONTINENTAL DRIFT

During a kayaking trip to Ecuador, a local photographer’s interests converge with like-minded North American adventurers.

Words & Photos by

Dave Prothero

WITH CHILDLIKE WONDER

WITH CHILDLIKE WONDER

With nostalgic food, a coastal road trip, and unforgettable animals, a family trip to South Africa reunites generations.

Words & Photos by

Andy Phillips

SPINNING GOLD

SPINNING GOLD

A search for wilderness, adventure, and single track in the land of the midnight sun.

Words & Photos by

Leah Ballin

THE GREAT INDOORS

THE GREAT INDOORS

Blurring the lines between woods and water, comfort and camping, Brown’s Bay Resort is a charming getaway for Vancouver Island travellers./h2>

Words by

Laurel Sliskovic

Photos by

James Headrick

PIONEERS AND BROKEN DREAMS

PIONEERS AND BROKEN DREAMS

Exploring northern Vancouver Island’s San Josef Bay with Cove Adventures.

Words & Photos by

Tim Ennis

INTO THE GREAT WHITE OPEN

INTO THE GREAT WHITE OPEN

For the intrepid traveller, Antarctica offers remote beauty and wilderness on a startling scale.

Words & Photos by

Gordon Ross

FINDING YOUR SPARK 

FINDING YOUR SPARK 

For those in search of inspiration, Quadra Island’s Hollyhock provides a unique opportunity for learning and growth.

Words by

Mary Ruth Snyder

Photos by

Amanda McNaughton

THE STAY-AT-HOME DEFENCEMAN

THE STAY-AT-HOME DEFENCEMAN

Born and raised on Vancouver Island, former NHL player Willie Mitchell embraces the captain role at Clayoquot Sound’s newest resort.

Words by

Allie Jenkinson

Photos by

Jeremy Koreski

ANCHORED IN ICELAND

ANCHORED IN ICELAND

An experienced traveller connects the past, present, and future on a sail and ski adventure.

Words & Photos by

Jenn Dykstra

THE ROOT OF INDOCHINA

THE ROOT OF INDOCHINA

A pilgrimage to Fanispan Mountain.

Words & Photos by

Lindsay Elms

JAPOW

JAPOW

Magic on the slopes of Japan.

Words & Photos by

Max Oudendag

NANAIMO

NANAIMO

Appreciating the old and discovering the new.

Words & Photos by

ABANDON LAND THIS SUMMER

ABANDON LAND THIS SUMMER

Historical boat cruises at the Museum at Campbell River.

Words & Photos by

Mary Ruth Snyder

SUNSHINE COAST

SUNSHINE COAST

The owner/operator of Sunshine Coast Air connects people with each other and the place she calls home.

Words by

Theressa Logan

Opening photo by

Josh Ramsay

QUIETLY QUADRA

QUIETLY QUADRA

At once, this peaceful destination typifies “island life” while following a path of its own.

Words by

Annette Yourk

Photos by

Boomer Jerritt

TOFINO

TOFINO

Surf, storms, and serenity.