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Tourism

Listening from above: A new way to take in the Sunshine Coast

Editor’s note: a new tourism venue in one of our neighbouring communities.

By Jordan Copp, Coast Reporter, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter

A chance to take in some of the Sunshine Coast’s most stunning scenery while learning about its cultural history is taking flight.

A new audio tour highlights the Sechelt Peninsula, departing from Porpoise Bay, following Sechelt Inlet into Hotham Sound and down Agamemnon Channel past Pender Harbour.

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Clothing, History

Peeking into Cortes Island’s past through vintage clothing

On Wednesday, July 19, the Cortes Island Museum offered visitors a rare opportunity to see some of the clothing and accessories from its collections.

The event was organized by Lilly Allen, this summer’s intern, who was inspired by the dress that Margaret Smith wore when she married John Manson in the late 1890’s.

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Education, Environment, Tourism

Things to do: Summer with FOCI

The Friends of Cortes Island (FOCI) have a full slate of events this summer. 

They started July with a tour of the off-grid agricultural oasis, Blue Jay Farm, followed by a low tide exploration of the natural and local history of Mansons Lagoon.

“They’ve gone really well, and we have these other six events coming up,” explained to Helen Hall, Executive Director of FOCI.

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Arts, Business

Grand Opening of the Outdoor Friday Market

The Grand Opening of the Outdoor Friday Market was on a warm summer day and hundreds of people may have passed through before it ended. There were 14 stalls clustered beneath the cedar trees and around the edges of the parking lot. I did not go inside the hall, which is always packed with tables. This was also the first of this summer’s live music performances at the adjoining Village Commons.

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Indigenous Nations, Tourism

A historical right to invite people into the territory: Ahous Adventures marks first season with grand opening

By Alexandra Mehl, Ha-Shilth-Sa, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter

Tofino, BC – National Indigenous Peoples Day also marked the grand opening for Ahous Adventures, an eco-cultural tour company that offers whale watching, bear watching, and the hot springs tour through the lens of Ahousaht nation.

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