Myths & Mysteries of Vancouver Island, B.C.
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MYTH: " Victoria Island " Victoria, the capital city of our province is a very popular destination. So, popular people get confused and think the whole island is Victoria or named after Victoria. But we live and play on Vancouver Island and the Gulf Islands located in the province of British Columbia and the capital city of BC is Victoria. A unique,beautiful capital city, of which, we are very proud of. But that does not change anything, we are still living on Vancouver Island eh.
MYTH: "It always Rains" Ok, catch 22 here. You love to come and play in our green and lush backyard, spread out on our sandy beaches under the sun and roam around in our desert but then you complain about the rain. Rain is what makes it all happen. It comes in waves and is unpredictable. Focus on the sunny days we enjoy in January because those mean more to us. Because we know the many consecutive sunny days is just around the corner where it is green and lush. Historically we record levels of rainfall far less than the cities of Vancouver, BC in Canada and Seattle, Washington in the USA. Areas like the Gulf Islands and southeastern Vancouver Island are in the rain shadow of Vancouver Island's Coast Mountains. What does this mean? The coastal weather fronts moving in from the Pacific Ocean deflect up over the Vancouver Island Mountains. Rain lands some where else or evaporates. The Okanagan Valley is part of a desert ... need we say more.
MYTH: "Connected to Vancouver BC" We are not a subdivision, district or municipality of Vancouver located on the mainland of British Columbia. The city of Vancouver BC is separated from us, Vancouver Islanders, by the magnificent ocean waters of The Georgia Straight and numerous other surrounding Islands. We can be reached only by plane, BC Ferry, or personal water craft known as a boat. The distance is far. It is recommended not to try to swim over to us or drive straight through since there is no bridge connecting us. Just a word of caution. MYTH: ``It is Cold.` Ya, like some days in the winter. We in British Columbia never have claimed to be the tropics. But, lets be serious - there are not many places in the world where you can golf and ski on the same day and attend the theatre at night.The Islands temperatures rarely dip below zero Celsius ( 32 F). The Okanagan can get colder, but then it is a centre for skiing. To some that might be cold. To us, it is what we call seasons. Clouds and rain seasonally. Sunshine days regularly. Minus temperatures rarely. Your imagination is your only limitation when visiting British Columbia, not the weather. Hear of a myth... let us know eh! Send a Myth Designed
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MYTH:
"Sasquatch" A myth, a folklore, or a rare animal hiding
from civilization? It is yet to be proven, but it has been said over a beer or two that
a large 500+ pound, 7-8 foot hairy man like creature that walks upright
with a slight slouch, has prominent shoulders, and a flat face has been
known to roam the West Coast of BC living off of leaves, fish, shellfish,
waterfowl, deer, small mammals, and the occasional domestic animal.
The long shaggy hair color can vary from black, brown, reddish brown.
It is rumoured the Pacific Northwest is a popular home for the elusive
Sasquatch. Ahhhhhh ... Ohhhhhh! What is next, Sasquatch Bells when hiking?
MYTH:
"We live in Igloos" Maybe in the movies or in a real old book. But igloos are way north from here. We have charismatic homes on stilts, resorts
that float, hotels on beaches and all come with amenities. We have electricity and running water believe it or not
but... sorry.... no igloos.
MYTH: "Ogopogo" A myth trapped deep in the lakes of the Okanagan Valley. Reported to be 50-80 feet long and is shaped like a snake or serpent. Supposedly the Ogopogo lives so deep in the fresh water lakes and knows all the hiding spots that for years it has eluded scuba divers, sonar and common sense. There have been pictures of the elusive giant, but whether real or not is yet to be decided.