Island Parent Pre-Summer 2023

FASTFORWARD
From ‘Aaaaa! What Now?’
to ‘Ahhhh! At Last!’
There’s something about June and July—with the end of
the school year and the start of summer holidays—that
is both exhilarating and terrifying all at once. A toss
between “Aaaaa! What now?” and “Ahhhh! At last!,” summer
for parents takes on a whole new meaning than it did when we
were kids, the endless summer days stretching out in front of us
for what felt like forever.
Sure summer can still feel endless, but this year, let’s hope it’s
for all the right reasons!
To help you get the most out of Summer 2023, this issue
features the season’s must-see-and-dos along with ways to take
advantage of when you hear that old familiar refrain: “there’s
nothing to do!” Because on the Island, there’s always something
to see or do! It’s the options that are endless!
No matter what you have planned this summer—or what
just happens—we hope this issue helps you have a great time.
Within these pages you’ll find information on outdoor games
to play this summer, a selection of family-friendly Island hikes,
numerous Vancouver Island activities and attractions, places to
explore, road trip food recipes, walking trails suited to families,
places to ride a train, climb a tree, good summer reads and
much more. Check out Parks Canada’s three apps and don’t
forget the summer events page with highlights of what’s happening
on the Island in June and July. And as an added bonus,
don’t miss the special feature, Tweens & Teens with a focus on
the importance of open and honest conversations.
Here’s to finding a middle ground between “Aaaaa! What
now?” and “Ahhhh! At Last!”
Happy Summer!
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