Shaw Ocean Discovery Centre Opens in Sidney, BC.

The Shaw Ocean Discovery Centre in Sidney, BC showcases the marine life of the Salish Sea! Tourism British Columbia Field Reporter Chris Wheeler attended the opening day and journeyed from “seafloor to seashore”! You’ll love the sea elevator and all the spectacular marine life in the Gallery of the Salish Sea! In this video there [...]

WildPlay Bungee Jump in Nanaimo, BC!

The Harbour City Nanaimo in the Vancouver Island region is home to the first bungee jumping operation – WildPlay Element Park – in North America. BC Field Reporter Chris Wheeler hits the zipline and throws himself off a 140 foot bridge during his first time Bungee Jump… what a rush! Check out some of the [...]

Newcastle Island – The Jewel of Nanaimo, BC

Newcastle Island is the jewel of Nanaimo! British Columbia Field Reporter Chris Wheeler takes the “pickle boat” and has a stroll on the sandstone beaches of Newcastle Island. Rich in natural and cultural history, Newcastle is a fascinating BC Provincial Park that has many activities to check out! From the moment you step off the [...]

Nanaimo, BC – Snorkeling with Seals

British Columbia Field Reporter Chris Wheeler snorkels with the seals in Nanaimo located on Vancouver Island! This is on the top of the list of outdoor eco-adventures in Nanaimo. You take a 15 minute boat ride from Nanaimo harbour to Snake Island which is home to a bunch of friendly harbour seals! More info and [...]

Vancouver Sailing: GoPro Camera Test

Sailing a catamaran in beautiful Vancouver while testing the GoPro Helmet Hero Wide. So far this is a great camera to get unique shots. Already used it for snorkeling with seals and a bungee jump in Nanaimo, BC (videos to come). Of course in terms of quality it is no comparison to HD cameras but [...]