Nootka Sound Outdoor Program news

You may recall that I posted about the Nootka Sound Outdoor Program back in June of this year.

Mr. Parkes is back from summer holidays and getting ready to hit it full force on the first weekend back to school!  Here is a bit more info for you on this new and

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Margarita James at Friendly Cove this year

via Barbara Wilson:

At the request of my dear friend Margarita James, she wants all locals & people who read the Buzz to know that she is the person running the Yuquot Cabins out at Friendly Cove.

It was a wonderful surprise to see her & I couldn’t have been

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Paintball fun for teens today!

via Ryan DelBlanc:

Time let the paint fly!  We are going paint-balling at Big Bend this Wednesday, July 21st!  Meet at the Thrive Centre at 1:00pm.

If you have your own gear, please bring it – face masks are mandatory to play.  If you don’t have gear, we will have some extra guns and

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MV Uchuck Calendar of Events 2010

Last September I experienced my very first trip to Friendly Cove on board the MV Uchuck III.  It was a gorgeous sunny day, the water was calm and the boat was full.  A perfect day to be on the water!

It was the end of the season, so there were no special

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West coast adventure – MV Uchuck III

Choose from two exciting round trip adventures along the west coast of Vancouver Island on board the MV Uchuck III.

Gold River to Victoria:
Friday, May 7 – Sunday, May 9, 2010

Victoria to Gold River:
Saturday, May 22 – Monday, May 24, 2010

Click the graphic below for more information on schedule and pricing:

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Gold River Sprockids

SPROCKIDS – Come Ride With Us!

We will be running a six-week session of the Sprockids mountain bike skills program.

Time: Fridays 3:30 – 4:30 or 5:00 depending on weather and ride.

Dates: May 7 through June 11.

Place: Meet in the RWES field.

Equipment: Bike and helmet.

(We have loaners if needed – contact

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Gold River Golf Course open for business

The Gold River Golf & Country Club is now open for business!

The kitchen will open on April 1st, and the new cook is Debby Johnston.  Even if you don’t golf, the clubhouse is a beautiful spot to have a nice meal and enjoy the scenery.

I came across an old

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Anne Fiddick Aquatic Centre - Spring 2010

Spring!!  What we’ve all been waiting for!

I’m sure you’ve all received the new Spring 2010 schedule in your mailboxes yesterday as well, but I’m posting it here as well for easy reference.  (Click the photo to open in a new window)

As this doesn’t take effect until March 15th, I’ll

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Halloween Skate

There will be a FREE Halloween skate at the arena on October 31, 2009 from 7:30 to 9:00pm.

Children must be in a costume and accompanied by parents.  Rentals are free and there will be hot chocolate and hot dogs provided.  There will also be a prize for best costume!

So kids, after you’re done trick-or-treating, keep

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West Coast Caving

© Cher Crawford

I had a hockey coach from Campbell River contact me a couple months ago asking for information on Upana Caves.  Apparently he wanted to do a day trip to the caves as a team bonding excursion.  I told him I didn’t know much, but that I’d do a bit of digging.

I wish

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