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October 5, 2021
Port Alberni Hiking Happiness Chris Istace Vancouver Island

Hiking and Happiness in Port Alberni

By Chris Istace "Mindful Explorer" | Road Trips, Travel Destinations | No Comments
August 9, 2021
Secret Beach Campground Barkley Sound Toquaht Nation

Return to Vancouver Island’s Authentic Wild at Secret Beach

By Chris Istace "Mindful Explorer" | Road Trips, Travel Destinations | 2 Comments
July 13, 2021
Port Alberni Outdoor and Food Lovers Must Do

Port Alberni – Come for the Adventure, Stay for the Food

By Chris Istace "Mindful Explorer" | Road Trips, Travel Destinations | No Comments
July 6, 2021

Kiixin Tour – A Powerful Huu-ay-aht Cultural Experience on Vancouver Island

By Chris Istace "Mindful Explorer" | Road Trips, Travel Destinations | 2 Comments
September 1, 2020

Grande Cache – Mecca for Recreation & Adventure in NW Alberta Foothills

By Chris Istace "Mindful Explorer" | Road Trips, Travel Destinations | No Comments
August 26, 2020
Pipestone Creek Bonebed Grande Prairie Chris Istace

Pipestone Creek Bonebed – Discover the River of Death Dinosaurs

By Chris Istace "Mindful Explorer" | Road Trips, Travel Destinations | No Comments
July 13, 2020
Kiixin Village Tour Bamfield Vancouver Island

Nurturing Environmental Compassion – Kiixin Village Tour

By Chris Istace "Mindful Explorer" | Road Trips, Travel Destinations | 2 Comments
October 1, 2019
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Eco-Tourism Just Got Easier In Southern Alberta

By Chris Istace "Mindful Explorer" | Road Trips, 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 "Mindful Explorer" | 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 "Mindful Explorer" | Road Trips, Travel Destinations | 5 Comments
July 21, 2018
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The Top Tofino Road Trip Must Do Stops

By Chris Istace "Mindful Explorer" | Road Trips, Travel Destinations | 32 Comments
July 11, 2018
Kenow Wildfire Renewal waterton lakes national park chris istace mindful explorer

Kenow Wildfire Renewal – Waterton Lakes National Park

By Chris Istace "Mindful Explorer" | Road Trips, Travel Destinations | No Comments
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