Sunday, August 20, 2000 Oakville Beaver Weekend 13 Travel & Entertainment A n O a k ville B e a v e r F ea tu re To advertise in this section call 8 4 5 -3 8 2 4 F a/' 3 3 7 -5 5 6 7 the drive... Communities around Victoria showcase the area' s beauty By Carol Baldwin H Photo by Carol Baldwin The breathtaking views from lookout points along Hwy. #1 out of Victoria are worth stopping to enjoy. This panoramic view is a perfect example of the ubiquitous mountains and trees that decorate Vancouver Island with their natural beauty. Not only are they visible from most highways, but the parks, nature trails and surrounding com m unities are living testaments to the elemental wonder of Canada's western-most skyline, respendent with nature's skyscrapers - not that it doesn't have its share of concrete high-rises; they just seem to dwarf in compar ison to the natural ones. istory and nature cannot be ignored by visi tors to Vancouver Island. It only takes a drive to some of the towns and villages north of Victoria or a ferry ride to some o f the G ulf Islands to reinforce the impact o f the Island's natural beauty and historical significance. Quaint towns like Ladysmith and Chemainus, about 60 to 90 minutes north o f Victoria on Hwy. #1, are perfect examples. Chemainus, an Indian word, is a former mill town that now attracts tourists to admire over 30 larger-than-life murals that decorated the sides of many of its buildings. Once the mill closed down, the townspeople decided to record the history of the town in professionally painted murals. Now, this vibrant coastal community is home to thriving antique shops, galleries and restaurants. Ladysmith, winner of many provincial and national awards for its beauty and charm, also offers a variety of antique shops and galleries as well as a local museum and a waterfront trail. Just minutes from Chemainus, Ladysmith was originally a shipping port for coal. This quiet community's waterfront park is a perfect rest(S e e `S o m e th in g ' o n p a g e 1 4 ) ,* A ugust 2 5 ,2 6 ,2 7 P r e s e n t e d b y O a k villa E n te r ta in m e n t C e n tr u m a n d f o r d o f C a n a d a W inston C hurchill Bivd a t th e Q1W Burlington Post Present the Labour D a«| Weekend ROTARY Tl* \ Largest September ^ & 4 · FREE ADMISSION Spencer Smith Park, Burlington Friday, Sept. 1 S pm - 11 pm Saturday, Sept. 2 11 am - 11 pm Sunday, Sept. 3 11 am - 11 pm Monday, Sept. 4 11 am « 8 pm ante 1} Fun n S v in g Activities. Kara*® r a c e Painting IZ i Much M°*e. t e , f * » w itw w 4 **w r c from itfo jj Big Star Burlington, Ontario The Real Jerk Restaurant Jamaica Gator B B GCompany Everglade City, Florida Carolina Rib K ing Seneca, South Carolina Rod D evil - ??? Purple Pfg - Aurora, Ontario Eskimo Joe's Oakville, Ontario Camp 31 Castleberry Alabama Pvop ie t Choice, 1999 C e n tru m Bibbs · Naples, Florida B est Ju d g e d R/ds in 199a, fSSS Gold Pass $ j r o rm m r i m frk Entertainment with: *Kiddies *Toonie Town · Kids Playground «Bouncy Tent · Toonre Town Turtle Jack's, W aterdown, Ontario Mustang Texas G rill Mississauga, Ontario Crary Canuck London, Ontario Tailgate Charlie's Hamilton, Ontario treui yourseit to some of Canada's Unset boor, ssj-S<heduledjf S jlg j 7:00 pm | k ;ssiif,t3 VO*, * h 5 * 202/ tnt?rtam m *nt . , i Crowbar 5:30 pm Upfront 8:00 pm Robbie Lane ·«* *** Disciples 3:00 pm Pete Fisher Band 5:30 pm Freedom Train 8.00 pm Downchiid Blues Band 1 1:00 pm Underground Sound 4^)0 pm Trickbag with Guitar M ikey w H / s i Vv y itb y jtA & A .c o r r . Tor information call; Linda Davies 9Q5-33J-W? or John Thorpe 905-532-7877 or visit us at www.rotarydub.buriin9ton.on.ca or www.OntarioFork.on.ca ONBUUO POSK