April 01, 2019

What's On Digest features the 5th Annual Island Fever Skydive Festival at Skydive Vancouver Island!

May 13, 2018

Now that the school year is coming to a close, you may be looking for things to do in Nanaimo and beyond—especially if this is your first summer on Vancouver Island. Here’s a list of activities to keep you occupied on your days off.

April 17, 2018

In October of 2017 we had the pleasure to take Theo from the Netherlands for a skydive. He brought some friends and a film crew along to record his adventures on #VancouverIsland It's a touching story of Theo's journey with ALS and the friends who stand strong beside him! 

May 01, 2018

Vancouver Island Skydive is a local company taking the Island to new heights! Meet Gord Gauvin, the owner/operator who has done over 3000 skydives and loves to share his passion with others. He is a Tandem Instructor, Skydiving Coach and Jump Master. ~ Vancouver Island Real Estate Network

October 05, 2017

Explore the wonders of Vancouver Island including Skydiving over Qualicum Beach with Skydive Vancouver Island and so much more! Get out and create your own adventure!

September 08, 2017

A fundraiser to support the Canadian Cancer Society at Skydive Vancouver Island is a family affair

September 07, 2017

Search and Rescue parachute training at the Qualicum Beach Airport on Aug 28-Sept 8, 2017

September 07, 2017

442 Squadron Search and Rescue Technicians based in Comox train from Aug 28-Sept 8, 2017 at the Qualicum Beach Airport

September 07, 2017

Search and Rescue 442 Squadron trains at the Qualicum Beach Airport Aug 28-Sept 8, 2017

August 15, 2017

Lucie at 93 and Judy at 68 go skydiving at Skydive Vancouver Island in August 2017

June 20, 2016

Meet Patrick Allen. He's 94-years-young and from Gabriola Island, B.C. Instead of giving him a new gadget or tie for Father's Day, his children took a flying leap and gifted him a skydiving lesson.

​CBC News Posted: Jun 20, 2016 5:48 PM PT

May 27, 2016

Most of us have a big dream to go skydiving one day. Well, I wrote this to help you first timers out! 

 Emily Draicchio · May 27, 2016

July 26, 2015

Frank Webb, an 86 year-old resident of Saanich, B.C., celebrated his birthday in style — by jumping out of an airplane and freefalling towards Earth at 200 km/h.

By On the Island, CBC News Posted: Jul 26, 2015 6:04 PM PT

June 11, 2015

Ever wonder where the expression jumping for joy comes from?

The folks at Skydive Vancouver Island can show you.

Operating out of the Qualicum Beach Airport, the drop zone offers heart-pounding thrills and breathtaking scenery.

by  Brenda Gough - Parksville Qualicum Beach News | posted Jun 11, 2015 at 10:00 AM

July 05, 2015

Twenty-two members of the Angels Abreast dragon-boat team traded their paddles for parachutes in the Jump for a Cure fundraiser last month. 

Pedro Arrais / Times Colonist | JULY 5, 2015 06:00 AM

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July 29, 2015

After a ring or two, Frank Webb picks up the phone. It's 3 p.m. on a Monday.

"Hello? I'm just about to have a glass of wine for my afternoon drink and siesta. Who's this?"

And that about sums him up — relaxed, content, and doing what he wants, when he wants.

Huffpost British Columbia | Posted: 07/29/2015 4:32 pm EDT 

February 18, 2016

Lefty's Fresh Foods was honoured last night as the Business of the Year during the Qualicum Beach Chamber of Commerce Community Awards.

by  Staff Writer - Parksville Qualicum Beach News | posted Feb 18, 2016 at 9:00 AM

June 02, 2016

The second annual Jump for a Cause with Vancouver Island Skydive starts this weekend.

A portion of funds raised from the tandem skydives will go toward the Angels Abreast Dragon Boat team. The team has 31 members; 25 of the members are breast cancer survivors while the other six are breast cancer supporters.

by  Staff Writer - Parksville Qualicum Beach News | posted Jun 2, 2016 at 9:00 AM

April 02, 2015

After three years, the Qualicum Beach Airshow is back July 11 with more aerobatic performers and unique displays than ever.

by Auren Ruvinsky - Parksville Qualicum Beach News | posted Apr 2, 2015 at 9:00 AM

June 20, 2016

Ninety-four-year-old Patrick Allen is somewhat of a veteran when it comes to skydiving.

The Gabriola Island resident took his second leap from 15,000 feet on Sunday above Qualicum Beach, a Father’s Day present from his children.

by John Harding - Parksville Qualicum Beach News | posted Jun 20, 2016 at 9:00 AM

October 13, 2015

There are few moments in life that truly take your breath away. Skydiving is certainly one of them.

I stopped by Skydive Vancouver Island last week to write a piece about the upcoming Island Fever Skydive Festival slated for Oct. 16-18 in Qualicum Beach which is expected to attract 70 to 80 professional skydivers from all over the country, including Canadian champions and world record holders.

by Candace Wu - Parksville Qualicum Beach News | posted Oct 13, 2015 at 12:00 PM

August 30, 2016

It’s a bird. It’s a plane. Actually, it was members from the Canadian Forces School of Search and Rescue parachuting over the Qualicum Beach Airport.

by  Lauren Collins - Parksville Qualicum Beach News | posted Aug 30, 2016 at 9:00 AM

June 25, 2015

The weekend-long event raised money for the Angels Abreast Dragon Boat Team, which Murphy and Henderson both belong to. Gauvin, owner of Skydive Vancouver Island, said about 20 people signed up for tandem jumps throughout the weekend, which helped to raise approximately $1,000 for the team.

The PQB News | posted Jun 25, 2015 at 9:00 AM

June 25, 2015

Jump for a Cause with Skydive Vancouver Island and The Angels Abreast Dragon Boat Team.

(scroll to 5:15 min in video for story)

go! Island 60 - June 12th, 2015

June 09, 2016

For most, skydiving is a thrilling experience that lasts a few hours. But for Dennis Harker, skydiving is a way of life.

Shaw TV | Published on Jun 9, 2016 

February 17, 2017

Don with Roundhouse Radio 98.3 Vancouver speaks with SlackLifeBC, The Canadian Sport Parachute Association, BC Mountaineering Club, and a lifelong skydiver about extreme sports -why they do it and how they stay safe.

Roundhouse Radio | Impact - Extreme Sports (Feb 17, 2017)

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April 23, 2016

How a major health scare led Gord Gauvin to completely change the course of his life – and jump out of planes for a living.

By Brittany King of CFAX 1070 Victoria | April 23, 2016

June 28, 2016

94-year-old Gabriolan Pat Allen’s children gave their dad a Father’s Day gift like none other this year.

They literally had him thrown out an airplane, at 15,000 feet.

Derek Kilbourn | Sounder News | Tuesday, June 28 2016

June 30, 2015

Two weekends ago, the team partnered up with Skydive Vancouver Island to “Jump for A Cure,” raising funds for breast cancer research and providing the exhilarating opportunity to jump out of a plane and fall back to Earth.

Sounder News | Tuesday, June 30 2015

November 07, 2016

Workers at Nanaimo Travellers Lodge compete to raise money to skydive for organization

April 10, 2017

The 3rd Annual Island Fever Skydive Festival will see skydivers from throughout Western Canada converging on Qualicum Beach for a weekend of fun from 12,500 feet above the Oceanside area.

April 20, 2017

NEWS reporter Lauren Collins jumps 12,500 feet during a skydive over Vancouver Island

April 20, 2017

Details about the Island Fever Skydive Festival as well as a chance to win a Free Skydive with What's on Digest Magazine

April 20, 2017

A collage of pictures of the Skydivers at the Island Fever Skydive Festival, which was held at the Qualicum Beach Airport over the Easter Weekend.

April 30, 2017

85 year old Bob Cunningham took to the skies over Qualicum Beach to celebrate his 85th Birthday.  This senior from Nanaimo jumped from 10,000 feet up in the air with a zest and zeal for life that would rival most in their 20's