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Camping on Gabriola Island – Descanso Bay Regional Park
Quick Facts: After our brief visit to Gabriola Island last year, we were determined to come back for a better look at the beautiful island. After our stay in Nanaimo, we hopped on the ferry and headed to a 2-night camping getaway at Descanso Bay Regional Park. Malaspina Galleries Before we headed to our camp,…
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Sunshine Coast: Halfmoon Bay
A bit further up from Sechelt is the community of Halfmoon Bay. Grandpa and I scouted the area for beach access and on-shore crabbing opportunities, and to prepare for my Smuggler Cove Paddle. Sargeant Bay Provincial Park Our first stop was Sargeant Bay Provincial Park, which grants easy access to a beautiful stretch of rocky…
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Sidney BC – City of Crabs
Sidney BC is an easily-overlooked town right off the Swartz Bay ferry terminal. We’ve driven past it many times on our way to Victoria, only occasionally stopping at the MacDonalds for a quick bite. We’ve rectified this error this time, and spent a fabulous 3-night stay here with our good friends David, Rofie, and their…