city’s eclectic neighbourhoods. Victoria is also famous for its
gardens, and many of them are free (or almost free), including the Finnerty Gardens at the University of Victoria and St. Ann’s Academy National Historic Site. Just outside of town, a number of draws are sure to lure (at minimal admission cost), including Fort Rodd Hill National Historic Site, the Fisgard Lighthouse Historic Site and the Hatley Park National Historic Site. In the Cowichan Valley: Head north
up the Island Highway and just past the breathtaking turns of the Malahat you’ll come to the bucolic Cowichan Valley, oſten known as Canada’s Provence for its mild climate and exceptional home- grown cuisine. Explore the wine route, dropping in at Merridale Cidery on Cobble Hill, where you can take a free self-guided tour with complimentary tasting. When the weather warms, pick up picnic fare at Hilary’s Cheese, True
Grain Bread or one of the local farm markets in Cowichan Bay, then bring your gourmet goodies to Averill Creek Vineyards, north of Duncan, where you can enjoy them with a glass of Pinot Gris on a patio with a spectacular view. Up Island: Nanaimo is considered
a hub on Vancouver Island, and its museum is a great place to get a sense of the region’s fascinating history for minimal admission cost. Nearby Qualicum is home to the scenic seaside Milner Gardens & Woodlands (admission by donation on Sundays throughout February and March), as well as the Little Qualicum Cheeseworks at Morningstar Farm (free admission), where kids will get a kick out of visiting the animals year- round and you’ll get a kick out of the award-winning Island Brie. (Tip: Take in a free tasting at MooBerry Winery, also at Morningstar Farm.) Up in the postcard-pretty Comox Valley, nature
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lovers will bliss out in the lush and historic grounds of the Filberg Heritage Lodge and Park (free admission to the park; lodge by donation). Around Tofino: Te best things on
Vancouver Island’s ruggedly beautiful west coast are free, like walks on the beach, storm watching or sitting by the fire with a good book. And it’s easy to enjoy the best of the rest — like the quirky Tofino Botanical Gardens — for relatively little cost. For instance, you can dine on delectable Tacofino fish tacos for under $5, or if you want to experience the award-winning cuisine of the legendary Wickaninnish Inn, go at lunch when you can take in both the view and a gourmet meal at a much more affordable price than dinner. With an incredible array of some of the best RV parks this country has to offer, Vancouver Island on a budget is easy and entertaining.
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