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March

Spring Skiing at Mount Washington

posted by BW Vancouver Island on 3/28/2013 1:30:42 PM

Whether you didn’t make it up the mountain yet this season, or you’re just not ready to hang up your skis/board just yet – there’s still plenty of fun at Mount Washington! With a snow base of over 333cm (over 131 inches!), there will be plenty of snow to last through the Spring season.

Spring at Mount Washington also has some great events planned to make the most of the remaining season. Come out and watch or test your jibbing skills at the Spring Rail Jam on March 30^th, 2013 or the Red Bull Sugga Rail Jam competition on April 6^th, 2013. For the true outdoorsmen (and women!) check out the 31^st Annual Snow to Surf Adventure Relay Race happening on April 28^th, 2013 – an event that entails Alpine skiing, cross country skiing, running, mountain biking, kayaking, road cycling, and canoeing!

If you’ve never tried skiing or snowboarding, or want to sharpen your skills, Mount Washington offers individual or group lessons for any age. And with the lifts open from 9am-3:30pm daily and 9am-10pm on the weekends – there’s still plenty of time left to shred.

If you or your travel companions want to try something different, Mount Washington is also a great place for snowshoeing and snow tubing.

While staying at any of our hotels in central Vancouver Island, skiing at Mt. Washington is just one of many great things to see and do in the Comox Valley. Our hotel in Courtney, BC is just a short drive away! From Nanaimo or Campbell River, Mt Washington is an easy day-trip. If you’re touring the Vancouver Island, make sure that Mt. Washington is a stop along your trip! Contact any of our Vancouver Island hotels to learn more.

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March

Pacific Rim Whale Festival

posted by BW Vancouver Island on 3/14/2013 4:45:12 PM

It’s that time of year again – the days are getting longer, the sun a little warmer, and people and wildlife alike begin to stir from the slumber of winter. Perhaps one of the most exciting events in early spring is the dramatic return of the Pacific Grey Whales during their annual migration from southern waters.

Every spring approximately 20,000 grey whales make the voyage from the warm waters of Mexico to the Bering Sea, passing the Pacific Rim National Park along the way. Visitors can also keep an eye out for resident whales including the Orca and Humpback as well!

To celebrate this breathtaking migration, the Pacific Rim Whale Festival is a series of events focusing on education about marine ecosystems through various events. The events range from educational seminars and discussions to culinary events like the Chowder Chowdown, public art events such as the West Coast Photo Showdown and Pacific Coastal Mermaids, and ticketed events for live music and performances including this years new event – the Electric Gumboot Ball. There's even events for those with a bit of spring fever to get out surfing, paddleboarding, and more!

“It is amazing to watch the communities together to host over 10,000 visitors the week of. The festival's mission to inspire, educate and entertain through the celebration of coastal traditions, our spectacular environment and the spring return of the Grey Whale is certainly evident in this year's event line-up!” says festival coordinator Allie Bonner, “With over 60 events spread over 9 days, there are activities for everyone!”

If you're headed to the area, we've got two great hotels in the Pacific Rim region for you!

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