Tag: vancouver island

  • Kinsol Trestle Trail

    Kinsol Trestle Trail

    Quick Facts: AllTrails link: Kinsol Trestle Trail, 3km with negligible change in elevation if you stay on the trestle Difficulty: very easy, stroller friendly Traffic: moderate Facilities: portable toilet at the trail head View: very cool looking trestle Overall score: 5/10 During our camping trip outside Victoria, we took a little detour and visited the…

  • Camping at Goldstream Provincial Park

    Camping at Goldstream Provincial Park

    Goldstream Provincial Park features a campground just 25 minutes outside Victoria via Highway 1. It has what we call the “deluxe” facilities by provincial park standards: hot shower, flush toilet, deep sinks for dish washing, and even decent cellular reception. But our first impression of the campground was less than perfect. At around 2pm, there…

  • 2021 Island Camping Trip

    2021 Island Camping Trip

    2021 was the Year of Camping for our Outdoor Family. We did more than a dozen small camping trips between April and August, culminating in a big 6 day, 5 night trip to Vancouver Island and Salt Spring Island. August 15: Camping at Goldstream Provincial Park August 16: Royal BC Museum, Victoria waterfront, Goldstream Falls…