Isabelle Vauclair

1 week ago | curiocity.com | Isabelle Vauclair

Situated in Greater Victoria within the traditional territory of the W̱SÁNEĆ People, the quaint seaside town of Sidney is, quite literally, one for the books. According to Tourism Victoria, visitors can uncover a diverse selection of new and second-hand titles from multiple charming bookshops, all within walking distance of each other. Though the number has sadly dwindled in recent years with the closing of a couple of long-time shops, the spirit of Sidney’s historical “Booktown” lives on.

1 week ago | curiocity.com | Isabelle Vauclair

Long summer days and even longer nights are just around the corner, which means the season of outdoor concerts is upon us in Vancouver. When it comes to a classic summertime experience, it doesn’t get much better than a concert at Stanley Park’s historic Malkin Bowl, which has seen Canadian legends like Blue Rodeo, The Tragically Hip, and, more recently, bbno$ perform onstage.

1 week ago | curiocity.com | Isabelle Vauclair

There’s no place better to explore if you’re a tree lover than Carmanah Walbarn Park in B.C., a remote park that’s considered one of Vancouver Island’s most “.” The dynamic, ancient ecosystem has developed over thousands of years, functioning perfectly if left undisturbed, according to BC Parks.

1 week ago | curiocity.com | Isabelle Vauclair

In case you missed it, pop singer Katy Perry was one of six people launched into space on Monday, April 14, 2025, via Jeff Bezos’ Blue Origin. The all-female crew went to space for 11 minutes aboard the fully automated New Shepard rocket, “Blue Origin’s fully reusable, suborbital rocket system built for human flight.” According to its website, the experience included several minutes of weightlessness and “life-changing views of Earth,” marking a new chapter in space tourism.

1 week ago | dailyhive.com | Isabelle Vauclair

B.C. is home to over 90 National Historic Sites, and one worth exploring in the coming months is Canada’s own “Little Alcatraz,” which sits atop a group of three islets at the western entrance of Brown Passage called Triple Islands. As far as lighthouses go, the Triple Islands Lighthouse has quite a story to tell.