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Vancouver Island and the
Gulf Islands have so much to
offer the spring-time traveller.
Victoria, the provincial
capital, fs always alive with
activity,and being the most
popular gateway to the
Islands, is a good place to
Start your tour,

North of Victoria, over the
Malahat, terrain opens upto
rolling hills scattered with
wineries and dairy farms.
Along the coast are secluded
coves and marinas where one
can charter a boat,or enjoy a
fresh seafood dinner at a
friendly marine pub. There
are many scenic communities
tovisit, including Duncan,
the“City of Totems”,
Chemainus where more than

0 painted murals decorate
the walls around the town ©
and the heritage buildings
’ Iining the downtown of
Ladyemith, Don't forget the
Gulf Islands. “Island
hopping’is a favorite pastime
for an afternoon! The cool
and sunny spring weather is
perfect for cycling.

Nanaimo,the second
largest city on the Island, is a
a great home base for
exploring the centra! Island,
Port Alberni, Tofino and
Ucluelet are all within a few
hours travel from Nanaimo,
The great gray whale -
migration is in full swing
during March and A; nl
More than 20000 w:
pass close by Pacific ia
National Park Reserve on
their annual migration from
Bafa Mexico to Alaska,

- Golfing ts great at this
time of year, Uncrowded
world-class golf courses line
the coast waiting for you to
tee offl Parksville, Qualicum

“and the Comox Valley all
boast scenic and challenging
courses,

Plus, there are dozens of
other things to do and places
tovisit .. diving, kayaking,
cruising, salt & fresh water
fishing, Campbell River and
the northern communities on
Vancouver Island are
spectacular in the spring. The
wealth of rural beauty in this
region is phenomenal.

Comeenjoy Vancouver
Island and the Gulf Islands
before the summer crowds
find their way to our long
sandy beaches, spectacular
sunsets and quaint country

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