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Pacific Rim Tofino Whale Festival on Vancouver Island
From Monika FuchsPost posted on The arrival of the gray whales off the coasts of Vancouver Island gives the coastal towns an occasion to celebrate. This is not just about the 20.000 whales that migrate north at the end of March. People on the west coast of Canada celebrate the beginning of spring at the Pacific Rim Whale Festival.
Hiking on the Wild Pacific Trail Vancouver IslandFrom Monika FuchsPost posted on Hiking the Wild Pacific Trail on Vancouver Island is beautiful any time of the year. We experience one of the most beautiful hiking trails on Canada's west coast in April this year on the Wild Pacific Trail Lighthouse Loop on Vancouver Island.
Good pizza and pasta at the Italian in VictoriaFrom Monika FuchsPost posted on Good pizza and pasta are available at Zambri's on Yates Street in Victoria on Vancouver Island, British Columbia. However, you have to know this beforehand, because from the outside the restaurant on the ground floor of a high-rise office building with its large window front looks rather inconspicuous.
Where is the best tea time in Victoria?From Monika FuchsPost posted on In fact, it's no wonder tea plays such a big role in Victoria. This is part of the founding of British fur traders and the seat of the colonial administration. Tea is almost a national drink in the UK regions of the world. It is no different in Victoria.
Canada wine regionsFrom Monika FuchsPost posted on Discover Canada's wine regions and the variety of wines they have to offer. Visit wineries and enjoy wine tasting to get the most out of your trip.
Art close up in Tofino on Vancouver IslandFrom Monika FuchsPost posted on One of the top hotels in Canada, the Wickaninnish Inn employs sculptors and Native American carvers. They produce almost all of the Indian handicrafts that are on display in the hotel. What these artists create is impressive.
Tofino on Vancouver Island - Five Tips for a TripFrom Monika FuchsPost posted on Five tips for a trip to Tofino in the spring Few people plan a trip to Vancouver Island in the spring - unless they want to see the wild storms for which the Pacific Rim, the rugged west coast of the island in Canada's west, is so famous. That was also the reason why we were in [...]
Long Beach Lodge in TofinoFrom Monika FuchsPost posted on Long Beach Lodge in Tofino On our trip to the west coast of Vancouver Island we discovered a lodge that fulfills all the wishes that one could ask for a stay on the Pacific Rim. The Long Beach Lodge in Tofino. Apart from a sign with the name of the hotel, not much of the Pacific Rim Highway indicates what a [...]
Vancouver Island activities for connoisseursFrom Monika FuchsPost posted on Vancouver Island activities for connoisseurs are quite diverse. They also contain some surprises that you would not expect on Vancouver Island. A trip through the island is not only a tour through breathtaking landscapes, there are also experiences for pleasure travelers.
Fish for the aquarium from Ucluelet CanadaFrom Monika FuchsPost posted on An aquarium stands on the waterfront in the fishing village of Ucluelet Canada. Ucluelet British Columbia Canada is located on the west coast of Vancouver Island. Every spring, the aquarium receives fish and other marine animals for its display cases and water tanks. In winter they are released back into the sea.
