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November 21, 2018
Cowichan Valley Municipal Forests Chris Istace

The Future of The Cowichan Valley Municipal Forests

By Chris Istace | Opinion, Outdoors | No Comments
October 24, 2018
Environmental Impact Chris Istace Mindful Explorer

Environmental Impact – Changing The Perception

By Chris Istace | Lifestyle, Opinion | 2 Comments
October 14, 2018
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Why I Bought an Electric Nissan Leaf

By Chris Istace | Lifestyle | 8 Comments
October 3, 2018
Sustainable Living Chris Istace Mindful Explorer

Striving Towards Environmentally Conscious Sustainable Living

By Chris Istace | Lifestyle | 9 Comments
October 1, 2018

Gear Review : Super/DS StretchDown Hooded Jacket

By Chris Istace | Gear Reviews | 3 Comments
September 10, 2018
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Gear Review : Helly Hansen Dromi Utility Pant

By Chris Istace | Gear Reviews | No Comments
August 30, 2018
Port Alberni Salmon Fishing Chris Istace Mindful Explorer

Port Alberni Salmon Fishing Capital of BC

By Chris Istace | Outdoors, Travel Destinations | No Comments
August 28, 2018
Visit Bamfield Top Things to do Chris Istace Mindful Explorer

Visit Bamfield – Vancouver Island : Top 10 Activities

By Chris Istace | Road Trips, Travel Destinations | No Comments
August 22, 2018
Tla'amin Historic Lund Hotel

A First Nations Experience – Tla’amin Historic Lund Hotel

By Chris Istace | Road Trips, Travel Destinations | 5 Comments
July 30, 2018
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The Health Benefits of Being Outdoors

By Chris Istace | Lifestyle, Outdoors | 8 Comments
July 29, 2018
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Gear Review : WindRiver No Fly Zone Shirt and Pants

By Chris Istace | Gear Reviews | 10 Comments
July 21, 2018
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The Top Tofino Road Trip Must Do Stops

By Chris Istace | Road Trips, Travel Destinations | 32 Comments
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