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B.C’s Cowichan River named No. 2 fishing destination in Canada in 2024

B.C’s Cowichan River named No. 2 fishing destination in Canada in 2024

FishBooker says river the “go-to” destination on Vancouver Island for trout fishing
5th annual Amateur Photographer of the Year contest returns with $9,000+ in prizes!

5th annual Amateur Photographer of the Year contest returns with $9,000+ in prizes!

Calling all amateur photographers! The Amateur Photographer of the Year contest celebrates its fifth anniversary with an amazing $9,000+ in prizes up for grabs.
B.C. raises freshwater fishing fees, with funds supporting angling and conservation

B.C. raises freshwater fishing fees, with funds supporting angling and conservation

It will cost a little more to go freshwater fishing in British Columbia this year.
The Next Great Save: Historic Duncan train station + museum wins $50,000 for upgrades in national competition

The Next Great Save: Historic Duncan train station + museum wins $50,000 for upgrades in national competition

Historical society can now address historial building’s chronic inefficiencies
How to fly: A peek behind the curtain at heli-ski piloting, one of Revelstoke’s biggest industries

How to fly: A peek behind the curtain at heli-ski piloting, one of Revelstoke’s biggest industries

Mountain Mavericks was featured in the latest edition of the Revelstoke TIMES magazine
Galiano Island’s ecological footprint swells from tourism: study

Galiano Island’s ecological footprint swells from tourism: study

Community’s footprint ‘much larger’ than other B.C. locales
Victoria fly fishing club marks 45 years with new Cowichan River angling map

Victoria fly fishing club marks 45 years with new Cowichan River angling map

For 45 years, the Victoria-based Haig Brown Fly Fishing Association has supported fly fishing in the south Island, providing learning opportunities for members and supporting conservation efforts and education.
Let Outdoors West be your guide to the great outdoors this summer!

Let Outdoors West be your guide to the great outdoors this summer!

Magazine shares the how-to and where-to of exploring Western Canada’s natural spaces
Let the South Island show you its Spirit

Let the South Island show you its Spirit

Spirit Loop partnership highlights destinations in Langford, Sooke, Port Renfrew and Malahat Nation
Grant to help Vancouver Island’s Shawnigan Lake Museum triple in size

Grant to help Vancouver Island’s Shawnigan Lake Museum triple in size

The Shawnigan Lake Museum will triple in size, thanks in part to a government grant of up to $1,078,000.