Exploring Vancouver Island - Where to Stay in Parksville BC Canada
Sutherland Place Vacation Suite.
Furnished Vacation Rental.
This fabulous seaside vacation suite rental comes complete with pure, clean city water as well as linens, bath towels, dishes, cutlery, cooking utensils, small appliances, crab pot, wine glasses, and a full-size fridge and stove. Weekly light housekeeping and linen service are available for longer stays. Bath towels are provided. Please bring your own beach towels. Enjoy the library of books, and have fun with a large selection of games suitable for both children and adults and have a fun inexpensive family vacation while exploring Vancouver Island.
Vlog trip to Coombs Old Country Market. Will we see GOATS?
While visiting my parents out on Vancouver Island. My mom took us to a popular country market in Coombs, BC. They are known to have Goats on the roof. They sell all sorts of food things, so it was great for me! We had lunch there and picked up a few items to bring home. We did end up seeing goats, but not on the roof.
Coombs Old Country Market
2326 Alberni Hwy
Coombs, BC
V0R 1M0
oldcountrymarket.com
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Wikipedia:
Coombs is a small community on Vancouver Island in British Columbia, situated on provincial highway 4A approximately 10 km (6.2 mi) west of Parksville. Coombs is home to approximately 1,327 people and is renowned for its Old Country Market (which features a family of goats living on the roof), Butterfly World (which includes a small indoor tropical rainforest), and the Coombs Bluegrass Festival held every B.C. Day weekend.
The history of Coombs goes back many years. The Ford House which is the old log house situated on the old Island Highway is dated back to early 1900. The house was completed in 1911. Next to the Ford House is the old General Store which also houses the General Post Office. The Fair Grounds is an active place in the summer when the Fall Fair rolls around. The Rodeo Grounds just up the highway heading towards Port Alberni is a successful and active place during the summer months. The railway is also a huge part of the history of Coombs. Along with the United Church and just over the French Creek Bridge is the French Creek School which is now closed as a public school was a huge asset to the community for over 100 years.
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Driving from Ladysmith to Chemainus BC Canada - Small Towns Vancouver Island
We are driving from Ladysmith to Chemainus, British Columbia, Canada.
Music by Free Jazz Vancouver.
Mark Kwigley - Trombone & Korg Volca Keys
Michael Kwigley - Piano
ABANDONED CREEPY CABIN IN THE WOODS Full Of Stuff
Mill Creek Waterfalls - Kelowna British Columbia
The walk up to the first water fall is an easy trail that is nice and wide, we were able to take the stroller up to it. The walk to the other waterfalls is a bit harder and more of a goat trail. The hike isn't long and is a good afternoon outing.
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Englishman River Falls (Drone Video)
Englishman River Falls, Errington, British Columbia (Vancouver Island)
Englishman River Falls -- 46 minutes from Living Forest
46 minute drive from Living Forest - directions:
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This is the most accessible waterfall view on the Island- The main waterfall bridge is wheelchair friendly too. A loop trail travels from the upper to lower bridges through a mature forest overlooking the impressive river canyon where the water boils below, before emptying into a quieter emerald green poo just below the lower bridge.
And Coombs Old Country Market and all of the quirky shops and restaurants is just up the road another 10 minutes, along with Little Qualicum Falls and Cathedral Grove-- make a waterfall and ancient forest day of it!
Bowser, BC, Seaside with Natural Beach Springs
A serene early morning at low tide watching the natural springs and flyfisherman catching pink salmon.
3057 Cobble Hill Road | Vancouver Island Real Estate Listing | Retire On The Island
A westcoast treasure! Set back from the road along a private drive, this custom home & the lush grounds that surround it welcome you in. Lovingly built by the current owners, the cedar sided home with durable metal roof, is bright with lots of windows to enjoy the views. The open plan kitchen, family and dining rooms are perfect for entertaining & family life with access to the wrap around deck overlooking the gardens, courtyard & pond.
The kitchen is efficient & warm with tile work, an island & large pantry. The living room with office alcove has nice separation and invites you to enjoy the stone hearthed fireplace. Also on the main, a 4 piece bath & roomy bedroom with sunroom. Upstairs, retreat to the sunny master suite with 5 piece ensuite & covered balcony. Outbuildings include an artist studio, workshop & 2 carports. Feels worlds away but still an easy commute to Victoria and so close to schools bus routes & the seaside amenities of Mill Bay. Don't miss this special property.
Exchange Vancouver - Fall 2014
Some videos put together for memories :)