We love our summers spent in Campbell River on Vancouver Island with its fantastic ocean views, waterfront, spectacular boating and wildlife viewing opportunities. Over the years on the blog, I’ve chronicled many of our Vancouver Island adventures, most highlighted by the ocean. However, there is much more to Van Isle than beaches, harbors, and islands. Go inland … Read more
On a beautiful calm summer day, Angie and I joined Anne aboard her boat nicknamed Snoopy for a day trip on the waters off of Campbell River, B.C. Our route would take us south around Quadra Island and east to Cortez Island. Once we motored into Gorge Harbour through its narrow access channel, we shut off the engine and … Read more
This is our third summer in a row spending time at Thunderbird RV Park out on the Tyee Spit in Campbell River BC. We absolutely love the park, town, and surrounding area. One of my favorite things to do is get up early around 7AM grab the beagle and take a walk along the waterfront. … Read more
I was recently contacted by ParkBridge Lifestyle Communities and invited to stay at one of their many resorts located across Canada. It was a way of thanking me for a previous review I had put together about the Oceanside RV Park near Victoria BC. We’ve spent many months camped there during the last five years … Read more
One of the main reasons for summering on Vancouver Island, other than being close to family and friends, is the tremendous boating opportunities. I have to admit I’m not that big into boating but for my wife Anne it is a life long passion. She absolutely loves being on the water. Usually once or twice … Read more
Last year we spent a very enjoyable RV summer in Campbell River, BC on Vancouver Island. We were treated to large doses of wildlife viewing opportunities. Whales, Dolphins Seals, Blue Herons, Canadian Geese, Deer, Bears, etc, etc. One really cool thing this area has in spades is Eagles. With huge runs of salmon returning and … Read more
Introduction My wife Anne is an avid landscape photographer so finding ourselves scenic camping spots is an integral part of our RV lifestyle. The best photography light happens in the so-called golden hour around sunrise and sunset. Setting up camp in amazing scenery really helps by saving driving to and from a location, as we … Read more
Introduction While enjoying our stay at the Thunderbird RV Park in Campbell River this summer I couldn’t help but notice all the small row boats that would gather on the ocean nearby. Almost every day, especially in the evening, dozens of tiny rowboats would row back and forth just off the shore of the long … Read more
A Three Hour Tour We are really enjoying our summer up here in Campbell River, BC while RVing Vancouver Island. The weather has been outstanding with plentiful sunshine and warm balmy conditions. One of the main reasons we decided to spend July and August here at Thunderbird RV Park is the proximity to the ocean and … Read more
After spending the last two summers at Living Forest Campground in Nanaimo and then Oceanside RV Resort in Victoria this year we decided to check out a spot a little further north on Vancouver Island. We have long loved to camp in the area around the town of Campbell River. Many fun summers were spent … Read more
Introduction During our summer stay here in Victoria BC we have had a great time and enjoyed much the city has to offer. Several times we have headed to the Inner Harbor to take in the many attractions, food and the general festive atmosphere. One Victoria attraction that is supposed to be a “can’t miss” … Read more
The focal point of a trip to Victoria BC is a visit to its famed Inner Harbour. The area is packed full of interesting things to do and see. On a warm, sunny summer day the harbour is a beehive of activity on and off the water. Victoria is a major tourism destination with over … Read more
Introduction After spending the winter RVing down south we headed back to Vancouver Island and picked a spot to stay for the summer. This year we chose Oceanside RV Resort near Victoria BC. We had stayed here for a week back when we started out as full timers. In fact Oceanside RV was our very … Read more