Tour of Gabriola Island - Sink or Swim 116
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- Who are you?
I'm a Canadian photographer from Ottawa who got rid of everything to travel the world. I make vlogs sharing my ups and downs, and my adventures in vans, on motorbikes, and on sailboats.
- Who is Champ?
Champ is my handsome 14-year-old Labrador, who travelled almost everywhere with me for his whole life. He loves chin scratches, fetching sticks, and scarfing down cheeseburgers and pizza.
- What camera equipment do you use?
I use a Panasonic FZ2500, a DJI Mavic Pro, a Rode video micro with Deadcat, a Zihyun Crane 3 Axis Gimbal, as well as DIY tripods and lights.
- What are your vehicles?
I drove a 1992 Dodge Ram B350 camper van all over North America for about two years.
Travelling by motorcycle made for some unique trips. I explored the Canadian Maritimes (and deserts and backroads all over the continent) on a 2002 Kawasaki KL250 Super Sherpa dual sport bike, and also rode my 1999 Yamaha V-Star XVS1100 cruiser with a Champion Escort sidecar across my home country twice.
From land to water travels: I currently live and work on a 1979 Wharram Oro 47 catamaran.
- What are your plans with the boat?
I will fix it up, run it on nothing but green electric power, and sail off into the sunset. Stay tuned for the growing build and the adventures to come!
- How do you find all these cool places we see in the videos?
To gain access to my complete research and the world traveller’s map I curate during my explorations off the beaten path, you need to hit me up on Patreon. Here are a few websites I frequent:
- How do you afford your lifestyle?
I live and travel economical by using free camping and mooring, cooking my own meals, thoroughly researching products and how-to’s online, practicing a DIY approach, and being as efficient as possible with my resources. I've struggled financially for most of my life, and although I'm blessed with helpful friends and family as well as being able-bodied, white and male, I don't subscribe to the belief that you need someone footing your bills in order to pursue your passion. So, I learned that you DO need to sacrifice comfort, consistency, safety, and a traditional career but that it IS possible, worth it, and the only lifestyle that makes me happy.
I make my income almost entirely by creating content for YouTube, but it's a tight budget. Ad revenue, business sponsors, affiliate links, Patreon, Paypal donations, and merchandise sales bring in about as much as a part-time job, and I'm able to make that work. When it isn't enough, I go back to regular work such as photography, videography or construction, but that takes the focus away from my own projects.
- How does your dog fit into this lifestyle?
It's really not as difficult as people seem to think. I spend most of the day with Champ anyways, since we enjoy similar things, like eating food and being outdoors. I let the constraint of bringing my dog with me help me make decisions about where I go and what I do, so I avoid places that ban dogs, and therefore spend more time in nature instead of in cities.
- How do you make it work as a digital nomad?
My electrical power set-up allows charging my camera and laptop to film and edit almost daily. For Internet access quick and reliable enough to upload my episodes a few at a time, I use coffee shops and libraries. I also use a data package on my phone (10GB), a WiFi antenna, and a WiFi booster.
British Columbia Gulf Islands
Snug in the Georgia Strait, between the BC mainland and the east coast of Vancouver Island, are the Gulf Islands and Discovery Islands of British Columbia, a vast timeless water world of pristine natural beauty and serenity dotted with numerous captivating islands in various sizes and shapes, enchanting cliff sceneries, a well-preserved habitat of biodiverse fauna and flora and a great meditterenean climate.
Each of the Gulf Islands seems to be a world unto itself. Each has its own history, culture and colorful characters, talented artisans & artists. Its breath-taking scenic views, great outdoor recreation, high quality of living and mild climate make the Gulf Islands a highly coveted place to live and one of Canada's top tourist destinations.
Beautiful Tofino BC Canada
Tofino is a district of about 1,876 residents on the west coast of Vancouver Island, in British Columbia, Canada, located at the western terminus of Highway 4, on the tip of the Esowista Peninsula, at the southern edge of Clayoquot Sound.
A popular tourist destination in the summer, Tofino's population swells to many times its winter size. It attracts surfers, nature lovers, bird watchers, campers, whale watchers, fishermen, or anyone just looking to be close to nature. In the winter it is not as bustling, although many people visit Tofino and the west coast to watch storms on the water. Close to Tofino is Long Beach, a scenic and popular year-round destination, at the Pacific Rim National Park Reserve. Maquinna Marine Provincial Park with its natural hot springs, is located about 45 kilometres (28 mi) north of Tofino, a popular day-trip destination for tourists only reachable by boat or float plane.
Gabriola Island Ferry to Vancouver Island Canada
Gabriola Island Ferry to Vancouver Island Canada BC Ferries Quinsam
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BC FERRIES
NANAIMO VANCOUVER ISLAND
Newcastle Island...a great shore excursion idea when visiting Nanaimo, British Columbia
Another shore excursion idea from the cruise experts at findacruisedeal.com When on a cruise ship visiting Nanaimo, Vancouver Island, British Columbia, we recommend an independent shore excursion. Take the small ferry boat from the marina to Newcastle Island. The 7 kilometer (or so) walk around the island yields beautiful scenery and is a great escape from the crowds on the ship.
The Best Seat on the Planet - for exploring Victoria & Southern Vancouver Island
Join me for another flight over some of the most beautiful country anywhere. We depart Nanaimo Airport (CYCD) for a flight of an hour and twenty minutes (Edited down to nineteen) We fly over some of the southern BC 'Gulf' Islands to the Saanich Peninsula, over Victoria International Airport (CYYJ) and follow the shoreline down the peninsula and around Victoria, BC's Capital city. We continue NW along the coast and above the Strait of Juan de Fuca for approximately 90 miles or so. We then turn inland over Vancouver Island and follow tidal Nitinat Lake to it's head and then on further to the head of Cowichan Lake. (Some very beautiful video here) From here we fly on to our point of departure, Nanaimo Airport. DVD's or video file downloads are available and make for superb viewing on a larger TV screen. For information, contact vealestreetproductions@gmail.com Now....enjoy, as we once again take in the view from the 'Best Seat on the Planet our Bushby Mustang ll C-GAIF
Nanaimo's waterfront...
Nanaimo in December...
Salt Spring Island British Columbia Canada
Salt Spring Island British Columbia Canada
Some clips from around this island
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Galiano Island, BC
Galiano Island, BC
Newcastle Island daytrip from Living Forest Oceanside Campground
Photo tour to breathtaking Newcastle Island Provincial Marine Park in Nanaimo Harbour. The 10 minute foot ferry to access this breathtaking Stanley Park sized Island (7km hike to walk all the way around it), leaves from the dock beside the pirate statue in Maffeo Sutton Park, an 8 minute drive from Living Forest Oceanside Campground & RV Park. Beaches, tall forests and quiet trails make this island as beautiful as it is rich in history.
8 minute driving directions from Living Forest Oceanside Campground & RV Park:
Want more favourite Island places? Visit my interactive Google map with info and links to lead you to your own Island memories!
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