Discover Vancouver Island
Insiders guide to fishing, whale watching, hiking, bear watching, kayaking, bird watching, farms, farmers markets, vineyards and marinas on Vancouver Island, British Columbia.
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Being fit and healthy is an important component of an adventurous life. That means that even when you?re not on the trail, paddling your kayak, or enjoying one of the numerous activities you love, you?ve got to find a way to keep up your strength and maintain limber muscles. Fitness during your downtime is key […]
Tuesday 10th of December 2019 01:00:17 AM - DFO putting VI communities in an uproar
DFO is putting Vancouver Island communities in an uproar for an experiment that has no scientific validation. As some of you may know, our Southern Resident Killer Whale population from J and K pods are in trouble and there are a few likely causes which aren’t being addressed such as pollutants in the water, ship […]
Monday 1st of October 2018 09:51:07 AM - How Well do you know Campbell River?
This East-Central fishing town marks the last stop before the long drive north to towns like Telegraph Cove, Port McNeill and Port Hardy. Campbell River?s history lies deep within the tales of mining, logging and fishing, and the city claims to be the ?Salmon Capital of the World.? It is a stunning place sitting alongside […]
Tuesday 15th of May 2018 12:07:48 PM - Desire an Escape? Discover Port Renfrew!
Just two hours outside of the province’s capital, Victoria BC, Port Renfrew couldn?t be any more different. While Victoria is Vancouver Island?s largest city, Port Renfrew is one of the smallest with only around 140 people living there year-round. Where Victoria is a place of urban bustle, stimulation and connection, Port Renfrew is a destination […]
Tuesday 15th of May 2018 11:47:44 AM - Getting to Paradise Should be a Challenge, Right?
For some, the drive to Tofino and Ucluelet is already an arduous journey, although it?s always worth the time, twists and turns. For the next couple years, however, it?s about to become even more of a trek. A section of Highway 4 is scheduled to be widened, repaired and upgraded, which means the potential for […]
Friday 4th of May 2018 12:23:48 PM - Victoria B.C.: Vancouver Island?s Largest City
Victoria is not only Vancouver Island?s largest city, it is also the capital of the Province of British Columbia itself, making it a natural hotspot to visit. Plus, it has milder weather than most other places on the Island, and numerous other claims to fame. For visitors to Vancouver Island, Victoria is the most heard […]
Friday 6th of April 2018 12:32:26 PM - Bear, Wolf, and Cougar Safety
Vancouver Island is a walk on the wild side of things, and there are a few priorities guests should have when paying a visit. Most importantly, visitors need to recognize that being in the wilderness and wild animals come hand-in-hand. Learning about what type of animals are in the area, how to avoid them and […]
Friday 2nd of March 2018 12:02:11 PM - Winter Whale Watching
Whale watching and winter don?t seem like they would have anything in common, but on the west coast of Vancouver Island, the two go together like peas in a pod! In fact, from February to April an incredible number of whales are passing through the area. This is the time of great gray whale migration […]
Friday 16th of February 2018 11:45:06 AM - Telegraph Cove
Telegraph Cove started off as a small fishing village just 210km away from Campbell River, a hub on the eastern coast of the Island. In search of a lineman?s station to act as the Campbell River telegraph line?s terminus, the Superintendent of Telegraphs claimed the area for the job in 1912, and the name Telegraph […]
Friday 2nd of February 2018 12:16:14 PM - The End of the Road: Port Hardy
Port Hardy, named after Vice-admiral Sir Thomas Masterman Hardy, is quite literally the end of the road for Northern Vancouver Island. Although small, don?t let this 4,000-person town fool you with its size: it is the gateway to all things outdoors and adventurous on the Island. Plus, it?s the largest community in the North Island. […]
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Discover Vancouver Island Stats
Daily | Unique PVs | Total PVs | Unique In | Total In | Unique Out | Total Out |
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Average | 0.1 | 0.1 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 1.4 | 1.4 |
Today | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
Yesterday | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6 | 6 |
March 26 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 7 | 7 |
March 25 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
March 24 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
March 23 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
March 22 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
March 21 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
March 20 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
March 19 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Highest | 8 | 59 | 0 | 0 | 18 | 41 |
Weekly | Unique PVs | Total PVs | Unique In | Total In | Unique Out | Total Out |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Average | 0.5 | 0.5 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 11.0 | 12.2 |
This Week | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 7 | 7 |
Last Week | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 7 | 7 |
Week 11 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 8 | 9 |
Week 10 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 18 | 18 |
Week 09 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 7 | 7 |
Week 08 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 11 | 11 |
Week 07 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 10 | 10 |
Week 06 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 16 | 19 |
Week 05 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 14 | 15 |
Week 04 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 12 | 19 |
Highest | 14 | 66 | 0 | 0 | 41 | 68 |
Monthly | Unique PVs | Total PVs | Unique In | Total In | Unique Out | Total Out |
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Average | 1.7 | 1.7 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 47.7 | 52.0 |
This Month | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 46 | 47 |
Last Month | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 45 | 49 |
January 23 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 52 | 64 |
December 22 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 33 | 33 |
November 22 | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 32 | 36 |
October 22 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 42 | 44 |
September 22 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 25 | 25 |
August 22 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 50 | 53 |
July 22 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 91 | 96 |
June 22 | 4 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 61 | 73 |
Highest | 21 | 97 | 0 | 0 | 109 | 127 |
Unique PVs | Total PVs | Unique In | Total In | Unique Out | Total Out | |
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Overall | 230 | 503 | 0 | 0 | 2,263 | 2,442 |