Category: SPORTS/ADVENTURE

DRAGON BOAT RACES

AUGUST 6 & 7, 2022 On August 6-7, 2022, we’re launching the Vancouver Island Dragon Boat Festival on the Gorge Waterway along Victoria’s spectacular harbour system. This exciting weekend of racing draws on FGPC’s experience running many of Vancouver Island’s signature dragon boat festivals, along with innovations garnered through the hands-on experiences of FGPC’s production

AVATAR GROVE – PORT RENFREW

Avatar Grove and "Canada's Gnarliest Tree" Avatar Grove is one of the highlights of a visit to the Port Renfrew area and well worth a visit whether you decide to make the 2 hour drive just to see the grove or if you take it in as part of your visit to this spectacular part

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A Winter Paddle in Victoria

Beautiful Mild Winter Days Provide Great Sea Kayaking Opportunities One thing we truly love about Victoria are the mild winters. In late February, leaves in the undergrowth are beginning to bud, blossoms and flowers are blooming, the scent of the Indian Plum blossoms can be intoxicating. Don’t get me wrong, we can get our fair

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BIKE SHOPS IN VICTORIA

Bike Shops in Victoria Victoria is Canada's cycling capital! If you're traveling with your bikes, you won't be disappointed with the number of dedicated bike paths and the beautiful scenery riding around Victoria. In fact you may be so excited by the possibilities you may want to upgrade your ride or you just may just

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BEACH VOLLEY BALL

Beach Volley Ball in Victoria There are lots of sandy beaches around Victoria and depending on the day and the weather you can find people playing beach volley ball on some of them. However, There are a couple of permanent courts in the area and are listed below. Beach Volley Ball at Tulista Park in

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LOST AIRMEN OF THE EMPIRE MEMORIAL

Lost Airmen of the Empire Memorial The “Lost Airmen of the Empire” memorial commemorates and acknowledges the contributions and sacrifices of the 179 people who perished while posted to or were working at the Royal Canadian Air Force Station Patricia Bay during World War II. The memorial is located on Hospital Hill on the north

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CORDOVA SPIT

Cordova Spit (TIXEN) Cordova Spit is located on the Saanich Peninsula and extends northward from Island View Beach pushing into Haro Strait and the waters of Saanichton Bay like the prow of a giant ship. The northern half of the spit is municipal parkland owned by the municipality of Central Saanich. The lower half and

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DISC GOLF IN VICTORIA

Disc Golf - or Frisbee Golf - is a great way to be outside and to get some fresh air and exercise without having to spend large amounts of money on equipment and without having a great deal of expertise. It's just fun! As of this posting, there's only one dedicated disc golf course in

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RAILWAY TRESTLES AROUND VICTORIA, BC

Exploring Victoria's Abandoned Railway Trestles We are very fortunate in Victoria and on Vancouver Island, that many of the old railway lines have been preserved and converted into amazing biking and walking paths. As well we have the remnants of the old E&N (Esquimalt & Nanaimo) rail line which, while not presently in use, is

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VICTORIA AIRPORT PATH

The Flight Path A 9.3km bike and walking trail around the airport. Bring the whole family to explore this unique recreational facility! Located around the perimeter of the pastoral Victoria International Airport, come for a bike, hike or stroll and enjoy the natural beauty of the Saanich Peninsula. The Flight Path is punctuated with intriguing

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