Author: stardesign


Top Best Rated Attractions in Sooke, BC

Sooke, British Columbia is a beautiful seaside town with plenty of scenic spots to take in. It’s a place full of hidden gems that all the locals know and endless natural features to explore. Sooke Potholes The Sooke Potholes Regional Park is one of the most beautiful parks on Vancouver Island. Hiking trails wind through… Read more »

Sooke on The Amazing Race Canada

Were you as excited as we were to see Sooke, BC on The Amazing Race Canada? Incase you missed it, you’ll see the area featured in the second half of Episode 3. The episode begins in Whistler, before moving on to Nanaimo via ferry, then down the island to the Malahat Skywalk. After spending most… Read more »

Tips for the Best Zipline Photos

It’s a great idea to capture this unforgettable experience digitally. But you’re probably wondering the best way to do that. Here’s some great tips for taking the best zipline photos.   The Technology To start off, before you even arrive, you’ll need to decide on what you’ll use to capture those photos and videos. You… Read more »

New Office Location

Now that the Highway 14 (Sooke Rd) construction is coming to a close. We have had the opportunity to build a new guest services building nearby. It features easier, safer access from the highway, more parking, and room to accommodate more groups. It can’t get better than that!

Can You Go Ziplining If You’re Afraid of Heights?

Ziplining is an incredible experience that’s on many people’s bucket lists. But almost every day we meet nervous first-time zipliners that want this experience, but need to overcome their fear of heights to do it. Our brains are programmed to make us cautious around drop-offs, so its perfectly normal to be nervous – it’s a… Read more »

What to Wear Ziplining

One question we get a lot is, “what should I wear when ziplining?” Here’s some advice from the experts.   Clothing to Wear Ziplining For your lower half, long shorts or pants will be more comfortable. Fitted jeans are fine, but the most comfortable thing to wear ziplining is activewear like leggings, or joggers. For… Read more »

Chek News: Best of the Upside: June 1, 2023

A popular news segment “The Upside” from Chek News on Vancouver Island did their broadcast from the BIG ZIP on June 1st, 2023, and gave it a test. To view the video of the week’s upside highlights click here. You’ll find us at: 00:14, 07:40 https://www.cheknews.ca/videos/647d28f0963f6b000174c2c3/best-of-the-upside-june-4-2023

The New BIG ZIP Zipline is Open

It’s been months in the making, but we’re finally ready to officially accept guests to ride our exciting new “Big Zip” zipline. The largest, longest zipline on Vancouver Island. We’ve been in the planning phase for years, but started with the building plans in early 2022. You can purchase a ticket to ride just the… Read more »

5 Things You’ll Love About Ziplining on Vancouver Island

#1 – The Views Our ziplines run through a large coastal rainforest situated on a sloping hillside. This location makes it the ideal spot to view East Sooke, the Olympic Mountains, and the Salish Sea. You might see ships passing by, or eagles soaring overhead while you wait to take your next zip! The ocean… Read more »