

Parksville Qualicum Beach Tourism and VIU ask community to name their “Most Amazing Place”
By VIU Communications’ Dane Gibson Parksville Qualicum Beach Tourism and VIU are asking for residents’ and visitors’ support to shine a light on the incredible experiences they have within one of the most ecologically significant regions on Vancouver Island—the UNESCO designated Mount Arrowsmith Biosphere Region MABR. Thanks to funding provided by Parksville Qualicum Beach Tourism, Destination BC … Continued

Mount Arrowsmith Biosphere Reserve
By contributor Chantelle Spicer Our little corner of the world, here on Vancouver Island, is really spectacular, sometimes more so than you would imagine. From old-growth forests to glacially fed lakes, panoramic mountain vistas viewed from the beach to one of the most diverse undersea ecosystems in the world, we really do have it … Continued