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April 4 – October 31
Salt Spring iSland
Saturday FarmerS
market
These Gulf Island farmers and
artisans may not have invented
the outdoor market, but they've
perfected it.
saltspringmarket.com
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March 27 – May 3
tulip FeSt
Plan a road trip to Woodburn,
oregon, to take in more than 40
acres of tulips in every
colour imaginable.
woodenshoe.com
MEMBERS SAVE: 10% off bcaa
Travel Insurance. bcaa.com/travel
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THINGS
TO
DO
THIS
SPRING
by
Rob
Howatson
Chugging Along
Luxury cruise on a wooden tugboat? It's true. This spring, Maple leaf
Adventures launches the hundred-year-old M.V. Swell, now fully refitted
for guests and boasting private staterooms with ensuites, deck lounges
and a hot tub. Trips include expeditions to alaska, Haida Gwaii, the Gulf
Islands, Vancouver Island and more. all-inclusive rates begin at $1,925 per
person for a five-day excursion. mapleleafadventures.com
MEMBER SAVINGS: Vancouver Island and Gulf Island trips depart from and return to
Sidney. Members save 20% or more on stays at the Best Western Emerald Isle in Sidney.
Visit bcaa.com/bestwestern or call 1-866-CAA-SAVE and quote club code 273.
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March 27 – 29
emerald city comicon
The Pacific Northwest's largest
comic convention, held annually in
Seattle, this year features former
marvel comics president Stan Lee
and Star Trek: The Next
Generation's LeVar burton.
emeraldcitycomicon.com
