West Coast NEST is an organization based out of Tofino that curates learning experiences to enhance and transform our understanding of nature and sustainability.

WEST COAST NEST
316 Main Street, Tofino | (250) 726-6508
westcoastnest.org

Do you love cheese? If you find yourself putting a little extra cheese on, well, everything, it's probably past time for you to learn how to make your own cheese. It might sound intimidating, but learning from Paula demystifies the experience as she teaches you the process, technique and chemistry behind cheese-making. 

MAKE CHEESE WITH PAULA
2125 North Road, Gabriola Island | (250) 247-8635
makecheesewithpaula.ca

With their lush greenery and flowers in the warmer months and their incredible light display during the holidays, the Butchart Gardens are a must-see any month of the year.

The Butchart Gardens are also part of our Island Eats series, sso you can get an inside look into their recipe contribution to the cookbook Island Eats.

Island Gourmet Trails offers relaxed, fun and delicious day tours around the Comox Valley's lush and fertile landscape. Foodies find the area still lives up to its native name: "Komox," meaning "land of plenty." Located in the heart of Vancouver Island, the area is bountiful with fresh seafood, organic farm products, superb wines and more.