Central Island Archives

Our region guides provide local perspective and insight into the Islands' many regions with insider details on what to eat, drink, see and do.

You Should Know Central Island

You Should Know About “Mike” the Bartender

70 years ago there was a locally famous dog that served cold beer to patrons at a Vancouver Island hotel

Heads Up Central Island

Love Shrooms? Don’t Miss the Vancouver Island Mushroom Show

The Vancouver Island Mushroom Show goes down at the Coombs Fairground on Sunday, October 27th.

View From Your Window Central Island

The View From Your Window #2

We love posting photos like this that reveal the views through the windows of our readers. We hope you'll consider sharing yours!

Smoke Breaks Central Island

Stunning Footage of Drone Pilot Surfing Waterfalls Up and Down Island Mountainside

The "video dropping out and the sheer exhilaration of the flight had my hands shaking and my heart pounding by the time I landed."