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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
June 22, 2021
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Port Alberni Waterfall Day Hikes

By Chris Istace "Mindful Explorer" | Day Hikes, Travel Destinations | No Comments
July 29, 2020
Bikepacking Vancouver Island Sunshine Coast

Bikepacking Vancouver Island Sunshine Coast Loop

By Chris Istace "Mindful Explorer" | Outdoors, Travel Destinations | 11 Comments
August 30, 2018
Port Alberni Salmon Fishing Chris Istace Mindful Explorer

Port Alberni Salmon Fishing Capital of BC

By Chris Istace "Mindful Explorer" | Outdoors, Travel Destinations | No Comments
October 13, 2017
Vancouver Island_Minna Ridge Day Hike_Chris Istace

Minna Ridge : A Vancouver Island Day Hike

By Chris Istace "Mindful Explorer" | Day Hikes, Outdoors | 14 Comments
April 20, 2015
Climbing Triple Peak Mountain Vancouver Island Chris Istace

Climbing Triple Peak Mountain | A Snowy Ascent

By Chris Istace "Mindful Explorer" | Backpacking, Day Hikes, Outdoors | 2 Comments

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