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Rush Adventures Enter to win! YOU COULD WIN A TRUE WEST COAST EXPERIENCE!
A DINE + PADDLE for Two! Prize includes: • A two-hour Double Kayak Rental or Paddleboard Rental (with instruction) from Rush Adventures • Two Stickleback Burgers at the Stickleback West Coast Eatery (sticklebackeatery.com) • Two Beverages (non-alcoholic)
Here’s how to enter: Simply email us your name and day phone number at funandgames@timescolonist.com with ‘Stickleback’ in the subject line. Contest closes June 16, 2019 at midnight. Winners will be contacted by phone/email. No purchase necessary. The odds of winning are dependent upon the number of participants. Contest is open to all residents of British Columbia at the age of majority. One entry per email address per day. Winners must correctly answer a skill-testing question. No cash value. Prize must be accepted as awarded.
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rom their waterfront location beside the Sooke Basin and Coopers Cove, Rush Adventures offers up-close and unique West Coast paddle board and kayaking experiences. People love Rush Adventures because of their 20 years of experience operating on Vancouver Island, personalized tour packages, and professional, friendly guides. They are located on the most beautiful and protected waters around — the Sooke Basin, located 40 minutes from Victoria. This is an authentic, West Coast experience. You’ll leave with a new appreciation for sea kayaking and paddle boarding, and
also for the area’s wildlife and natural history. The wildlife is unpredictably amazing. You could see seals basking in the sun, oystercatchers battling bald eagles, or sea stars hanging out. Stickleback West Coast Eatery, situated right beside Rush Kayak Adventures on Cooper’s Cove, serves West Coast cuisine and local award-winning beer. Enjoy the gorgeous ocean view from the patio after your tour as you view of the Olympic Mountains. If, during your paddle, you didn’t see enough wildlife, you may spy seals, otters, eagles and other wildlife right from their patio seats at the restaurant.
Rush Adventures has a solid reputation for its guiding expertise. Kayak and paddleboard lessons are available, and courses and programs can be customized to your needs. Each tour is led by registered a SKGABC guide and experienced naturalist who help you discover the unique wildlife throughout Sooke Basin. A short paddle along the West Coast of the Island exposes you to a series of small coves and beaches — rich in marine life. Experience one of the best paddling destinations southern Vancouver Island has to offer. 5449 Sooke Rd. Phone: 250-642-2159. rushadventures.com
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PULL IN OFF THE HIGHWAY TO GET YOUR COFFEE AND PASTRY FOR YOUR AFTERNOON HIKE OR MAKE IT A DESTINATION FOR YOUR BREAKFAST OR LUNCH. SHIRLEY DELICIOUS IS LOCATED BETWEEN SOOKE AND JORDAN RIVER, ABOUT A ONE- HOUR DRIVE FROM VICTORIA. — JENUS FRIESEN PHOTOS.
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hirley Delicious opened their doors on International Women’s Day on the 8th of March in 2013, and has become the gateway to the Pacific Circle Route ever since. Praises have been won locally and abroad, and include mentions in the New York Times and the UK’s Guardian. This little café lives up to it’s name while providing a year-round summer vibe. Located between Sooke and Jordan River, Shirley Delicious was launched by Salt Spring friends — Phillip du Preez, Sheena Mercer and Lou Ellis. Despite being in the “middle of nowhere”, the café offers a large selection of in-house made organic muffins, scones, croissants, savouries and desserts, along with a tasty soup, sandwich and brunch menu. Many options are available in gluten free and/or vegan.
Shirley Delicious is a community-based café — they utilize seasonal produce from neighbouring farms. Their coffee is also a stand-out. Shirley Delicious pulls and brews their own organic espresso and filtre blends from beans that are custom-roasted for them by Agro Roasters in Vancouver. The beans are available by the pound from the café. Victoria’s JagaSilk chai blends and Honestly-T loose leaf teas are also on the menu. This friendly little café is well-known for their effulgent atmosphere, which can go from calm and soothing to line-ups out the door in a matter of minutes — all the while delivering a thoroughly gregarious and entertaining experience. facebook.com/ShirleyDelicious
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