2021 was the Year of Camping for our Outdoor Family. We did more than a dozen small camping trips between April and August, culminating in a big 6 day, 5 night trip to Vancouver Island and Salt Spring Island.
August 15:
Camping at Goldstream Provincial Park
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August 16:
Royal BC Museum, Victoria waterfront, Goldstream Falls
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August 17:
Paddling Victoria Harbour and the Gorge Waterway
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August 18:
Salt Spring Island – stayed at a hotel in Ganges for a civilized night
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August 19:
Camping at Ruckle Provincial Park
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Paddling and crabbing in Burgoyne Bay
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August 20:
Ferry home
2 responses to “2021 Island Camping Trip”
Hello!
I just want to say that i very much enjoyed your post on camping at Golden Ears campground. I am in the process of planning my first camping trip with my husband and 2 sons, 3 years old and 1 year old. I believe that with some of the tips you shared we will be more prepared! I hope you post more camping tips for camping with young families. Can you please share a list of your favourite camping gear? Specifically cooking?
Thanks for leaving a comment! I’m glad to hear we may have made your first trip a little easier. We will definitely continue updating our blog so please stay tuned. For camping gears, please check out this post by Tina: https://www.outdoorfam.ca/2023/07/22/checklist-of-our-camping-gears/