In this episode, we’re heading to the city of Victoria on the southern tip of Vancouver Island, British Columbia. They call this the place where ‘land and sea meet, and cultures converge’. Victoria is a city surrounded by wild nature on all sides, from the tranquil waters of the Salish Sea to the mighty rainforests of Vancouver Island.

Our Discover Guides are deep dives into destinations we love. Think of them like a cross between a traditional radio show and an audio magazine: Fast paced, with multiple guests and different segments from traditional interviews to immersive stories.

Highlights include:

Snorkeling in underwater forests of bull kelp with the Mermaid of the Pacific.

Hearing what it’s like to see orcas and humpback whales in the wild.

Discovering what the tallest totem pole in the world, the narrowest street in North America and a statue with two left feet have in common.

Getting the low-down on our local’s ultimate 48-hour guide to the city —a perfect balance of adventure, culture, and salty sea air.

Find out more

Thanks to TourismVictoria.com for introducing us to our awesome guests, and helping to pull this episode together. Head over there to find out more about everything we talked about on the show, or check out @tourismvictoriabc for more adventure inspiration.

Today’s guests

Alan Bruce from the Pedaler Cycling Tours and Rentals, ThePedaler.ca 

Nik Coutinho from Prince of Whales, PrinceOfWhales.com 

Tess Van Straaten, @TessvanStraaten is the X

Amanda Swiminer from Dakini Tidal Wilds, DakiniTidalWilds.com

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🎙️ Presented by: Aaron Millar 🎚️ Audio & Sound Design: Charles Tyrie🌍 Produced by: Armchair Productions

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