{"id":8321,"date":"2020-08-24T05:05:13","date_gmt":"2020-08-24T05:05:13","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blog.cwf-fcf.org\/?p=8321"},"modified":"2020-09-09T19:56:06","modified_gmt":"2020-09-09T19:56:06","slug":"rc-virtual-road-trip-paddling-canadas-west-coast","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/blog.cwf-fcf.org\/index.php\/en\/rc-virtual-road-trip-paddling-canadas-west-coast\/","title":{"rendered":"Virtual Road Trip: Paddling Canada\u2019s West Coast"},"content":{"rendered":"

Final Stop!
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Get ready to explore the wild, untamed beaches and lush coastal temperate rainforest<\/a> of Vancouver Island – the final stop on our virtual cross-Canada road trip.<\/p>\n

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Home to Indigenous Peoples for thousands of years, this island is rich in history and natural beauty. Get to know Canada\u2019s west coast and learn about the epic annual salmon run from the Pacific Ocean to the streams where they were born!<\/p>\n

We\u2019ll also share some family-friendly tips and activities to help you plan your own outdoor adventure on the water!<\/p>\n

If you\u2019re just joining the road trip, you can check out our previous stops<\/a> to explore other locations and activities across Canada.<\/a><\/p>\n

Pack Your Bag!<\/h3>\n
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Welcome to Canada\u2019s west coast! Start your island explorations from home with these fun resources and activities.<\/p>\n

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  • Map of Canada<\/strong><\/a> \u2013 Print off a copy of our road trip map and pin it up so you can mark the locations you visit each week!<\/li>\n
  • Word Search<\/strong><\/a> \u2013 Learn more about Vancouver Island with this fun word search.<\/li>\n
  • Scavenger Hunt <\/strong><\/a>\u2013 Download a copy of this week\u2019s virtual scavenger hunt and see if you can find some of these items near your home!<\/li>\n
  • Paddling Gear<\/strong> \u2013 Explore the coast of Vancouver Island from home with your kids! Don a lifejacket, or learn how to craft your own for imaginary play, then hop in your make-believe boat and imagine you\u2019re paddling the Pacific Ocean!<\/li>\n
  • Indigenous History<\/strong><\/a> (English only) \u2013 Listen as Elders on Vancouver Island share their life, history and culture through this podcast produced by Indigenous Tourism BC.<\/li>\n
  • Travel Journal<\/strong> \u2013 Find a journal or make your own so you can write about your adventures!<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

    Ready to explore? You can virtually visit Vancouver Island by clicking the Google Earth or Google Map links above<\/strong>.<\/a><\/p>\n

    Learn about Local Wildlife<\/h3>\n

    Every year as autumn closes in the eternal cycle of spawning Pacific salmon can be viewed and marvelled at. Found throughout Canada’s west coast, Pacific salmon are impressive migrators, with some travelling more than 50 kilometres upstream a day during spawning season.<\/p>\n

    Salmon are also a key resource for many coastal First Nations communities and feature in many legends, songs and stories, such as that of the Salmon People<\/a>.<\/p>\n

    Currently, salmon populations are threatened by overfishing, habitat fragmentation and climate change, among other factors. You can learn more about Pacific salmon and their amazing migratory journeys by visiting Hinterland Who\u2019s Who<\/a>.<\/p>\n