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December 27, 2019
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2019 Year in Review – Hiking on Vancouver Island

By Chris Istace "Mindful Explorer" | Backpacking, Day Hikes, Outdoors | 16 Comments
September 1, 2019
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Hike Brigade Lake Trail to Klitsa Mountain

By Chris Istace "Mindful Explorer" | Backpacking, Day Hikes | 2 Comments
June 28, 2019

Walbran Valley : Hike an Ancient Forest

By Chris Istace "Mindful Explorer" | Day Hikes, Opinion | 2 Comments
June 10, 2019
ancient old growth forests Port Renfrew Vancouver Island

Ancient Old Growth Forests of Port Renfrew

By Chris Istace "Mindful Explorer" | Day Hikes, Opinion | 4 Comments
August 28, 2018
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Visit Bamfield – Vancouver Island : Top 10 Activities

By Chris Istace "Mindful Explorer" | Road Trips, Travel Destinations | No Comments
May 23, 2016
Vancouver Island Mount Arrowsmith Unjudges Route Chris Istace

Climb Mount Arrowsmith UnJudges Route

By Chris Istace "Mindful Explorer" | Backpacking, Day Hikes, Outdoors | No Comments

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