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July 15, 2019
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Pogo Mountain Hike and Scramble

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

Walbran Valley : Hike an Ancient Forest

By Chris Istace "Mindful Explorer" | Day Hikes, Opinion | 2 Comments
May 15, 2019
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5040 Peak – Hike, Ski or Snowshoe

By Chris Istace "Mindful Explorer" | Day Hikes, Outdoors | 2 Comments
March 27, 2019
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Mount Arrowsmith – A Coast Mountain Culture Story

By Chris Istace "Mindful Explorer" | Outdoors | 2 Comments
November 21, 2018
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The Future of The Cowichan Valley Municipal Forests

By Chris Istace "Mindful Explorer" | Opinion, Outdoors | No Comments
August 30, 2018
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Port Alberni Salmon Fishing Capital of BC

By Chris Istace "Mindful Explorer" | Outdoors, Travel Destinations | No 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
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
March 30, 2018
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Is Environmental Balance A Reality for the Trans Mountain Pipeline

By Chris Istace "Mindful Explorer" | Opinion | 4 Comments
March 7, 2018
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Two Port Alberni Day Hikes You Should Do

By Chris Istace "Mindful Explorer" | Day Hikes, Travel Destinations | 2 Comments
February 24, 2018
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Favourite Nanaimo Hiking Trails to Visit During Festival Nanaimo

By Chris Istace "Mindful Explorer" | Day Hikes, Road Trips, Travel Destinations | 2 Comments
February 8, 2018
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Visit Tofino and Ucluelet During The Pacific Rim Whale Festival

By Chris Istace "Mindful Explorer" | Road Trips, Travel Destinations | 4 Comments
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