Local adventure enthusiasts have joined together to form the Alberni Valley Adventures Association. Our goal is to share the wonderful outdoor experiences available in the Alberni Valley with tourists and residents alike. An interactive adventure tourism website, mapping and video projects are in the works so keep an eye out for more information and the latest developments “on the trail” to promoting the Alberni Valley!

Welcome to the Cedar and Yellow Point Artisans' Association website. We invite you to visit our studios, shops, galleries and farms! There is plenty to discover nestled among the evergreen forests and picturesque waterfront and we hope you come to appreciate the natural beauty of Cedar and Yellow Point as you tour the area. For a quick link to the tour map please click here

Campus and Community Radio station from the UVIC campus in Victoria.

Artist collective gallery hosts shows and workshops.

The Comox Valley Community Arts Council, which also operates the Muir Gallery, is a non-profit organization that promotes and supports arts, culture and education in and around the Comox Valley. We co-ordinate and co-sponsor art shows and workshops, literary projects, performing arts events and children's programs including Art in the Park and Kids Fest. We also take every opportunity to promote our member groups.

When things seem overwhelming, or you cannot see your way out of a situation, or you don't know what to do. We are here to help. Call now

The Cowichan Energy Alternatives Society is a Non-profit organization # S-54795 empowering local citizens to actively adopt sustainable energy practices and technologies that will not only encourage better living but will also reduce Greenhouse Gases and preserve the beauty of our west coast rainforest and marine environments.

Monthly meetings and resources for Mac users in the Cowichan Valley

The Cumberland Community Forest Society is a non-profit organization devoted to the development of eco tourism, hiking, and mountain bike trails by purchasing forest land surrounding the Historic Village of Cumberland, located on Vancouver Island in British Columbia, Canada.

News and views from the heart of Fernwood Neighbourhood. The Village Vibe aims to provide a space for Fernwood residents to connect and share ideas in order to create together a socially, environmentally, and economically sustainable neighbhourhood.

Cowichan Green Community promotes Food Security, Energy Efficiency, Healthy Housing, and Environmental Sustainability in the Cowichan Valley

Retail store and gallery hosts arts events, including workshops, exhibitions, openings and the Gabriola Co-op Radio meetings.

We are a Coalition of Islanders’ who are convinced our Rail Corridor is the key to preserving our environment, developing our economy, creating safe transportation for our families and enhancing our way of life for the next 100 years.

Living Oceans Society is Canada’s largest organization focusing exclusively on marine conservation issues. We are based in Sointula, a small fishing village on the Central Coast of British Columbia. Living in a coastal community, we are reminded each day that it’s not just about the fish—it’s about the fish and the people. Living Oceans Society believes that people are part of the environment and that by protecting the B.C. coastal ecosystem, we can build sustainable communities today and for our children.

Nestled in the district of Errington on Vancouver Island, NIWRA is a park like setting with a peaceful rustic atmosphere. When visiting the centre you will be able to view eagles, several species of owls, falcons, hawks, ravens, and black bears. During the summer months, live raptor presentations are available for you. The centre is a world class wildlife rehabilitation facility specializing in raptors and black bear. Magnificant eagles can be viewed through one way glass in the largest flight cage if its kind in Canada.

Parksville’s Beach Festival Society is actively planning our 11th annual World Class event - Quality Foods Canadian Open Sand Sculpting Competition & Exhibition - Friday, July 16 to Sunday, August 15, 2010 - You should also know that we are planning our event alongside other summer events planned for that period (Kite Festival & Oceanside Overdrive Car Show). And of course our popular Entertainment Stage will be another fabulous attraction Friday and Saturday evening plus Sunday afternoons.

Raincoast Education Society and interpretive centre in Tofino, BC, specialists in interpretive programs, school programs, stewardship, outreach and environmental education. Events: Shorebird Festival, Lantern Festival, Pacific Rim Whale Festival and Earth Day. RES is a non-profit, society, conducting outdoor tours, walks, and indoor education in the Clayoquot Sound UNESCO Biosphere Reserve, Tofino & Ucluelet, Clayoquot Sound, British Columbia, CANADA

Information on the effects of the Coastal Ferry Act. Non-profit group advocating for Island ferry users against the privatization of BC Ferries and higher costs, contrary to the government's promises

Thegumboot.ca is a community-powered webspace managed by us – Robyn Budd and Deb Cowper – and based on software created by Stonebreaker Designs on Cortes Island. The heart of our website is a cyber-commons for individuals and non-profit community groups. Islanders create the content by sending stories, announcements, photographs and classifieds to thegumboot.ca. These are edited and uploaded daily (by us, the fearless editors), putting islanders in touch with the heartbeat of the community.

The Wilderness Committee is working to save the remaining ancient forest on Vancouver Island, 73% of which has already been logged, and to ban raw log exports.