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A BC Circle Tour From Vancouver Island to Northern BC and Back
Continue Reading: A BC Circle Tour From Vancouver Island to Northern BC and BackAs I have family and friends in the Prince George and Burns Lake area of Northern BC my husband and I thought it would be fun to circumnavigate BC, driving up through the centre of the province. Then we would head west to Prince Rupert…
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Where to Go Camping and RVing in British Columbia
Continue Reading: Where to Go Camping and RVing in British ColumbiaChoosing the right campsite and doing the research, you must consider factors such as location, amenities, scenery, and activities available. The map located on campingrvbc.com allows users to search and locate over 1,700 campgrounds offering unique camping experiences. Here is an overview of the opportunities.
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Following the Gold Rush Trail through British Columbia’s Cariboo & Beyond
Continue Reading: Following the Gold Rush Trail through British Columbia’s Cariboo & BeyondFollow the trail of the first prospectors who flocked to British Columbia in the mid-1800s in search of gold and riches. Travel through rugged mountains, steep canyons and past raging rivers of the Fraser Canyon and into the dry plateaus and rolling hills of the…
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Explore Spirit Loop on Vancouver Island
Continue Reading: Explore Spirit Loop on Vancouver IslandVancouver Island’s Pacific Marine Circle Route or Spirit Loop as it is now called parallels part of the West Coast Trail on Vancouver Island but is more attainable for the average person not into extreme hikes. It can also be done by car or in…
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Explore British Columbia’s Scenic West Kootenays
Continue Reading: Explore British Columbia’s Scenic West KootenaysMountains, lakes and old-growth forests make up the West Kootenays, a scenic and outdoorsy area of the Kootenays region in southeastern BC. Bordering Washington, Idaho and the edge of Montana, it’s nestled between the Okanagan and the East Kootenays, with the Purcell Mountain range as…
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Campsite Criteria to Consider for the RVer
Continue Reading: Campsite Criteria to Consider for the RVerWhenever we visit a new campground, after settling in we take a walk around making notes on the various sites for reference should we return. We have our favorite spaces at places we frequent and if those aren’t available, we simply don’t go or choose…
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Camping at Mabel Lake Provincial Park in British Columbia’s North Okanagan
Continue Reading: Camping at Mabel Lake Provincial Park in British Columbia’s North OkanaganMabel Lake is about 30 kilometres long and attracts the fishermen in the family. Many were fishing in small boats, belly boats and from the shore. Being that my husband will take any opportunity to fish, it worked great for me as it gave me…
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Village of Radium Hot Springs, BC: A Great Place for a Fall Trip
Continue Reading: Village of Radium Hot Springs, BC: A Great Place for a Fall TripRadium still had the same welcoming feel, a mecca for outdoor enthusiasts young and old. Being that it was mid-September, we could sense that things were slowing down for the winter. We were immediately greeted by the bighorn sheep at the gas station as we…
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Port Renfrew, British Columbia: Fall Camping, Old Growth Forests and Beautiful Beaches
Continue Reading: Port Renfrew, British Columbia: Fall Camping, Old Growth Forests and Beautiful BeachesWe arrived at our destination, Port Renfrew. It is well known for being the trailhead for the Juan de Fuca Trail and the West Coast Trail, as well as, the beautiful, natural Botanical Beach.
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Wonder and Awe – Yoho National Park in BC’s Kootenay Rockies
Continue Reading: Wonder and Awe – Yoho National Park in BC’s Kootenay RockiesIf you are looking for stunning steep mountains, spectacular waterfalls and turquoise glacial waters, Yoho National Park is the place to visit! Named for the Cree expression “wonder and awe”, it perfectly describes the park.
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Kayaking the Nuchatlitz on BC’s West Coast
Continue Reading: Kayaking the Nuchatlitz on BC’s West CoastThe west coast of Vancouver Island is a rugged and beautiful place. Windswept beaches, crystal-clear bays, and dramatic rock formations make the area a mecca for kayakers seeking a multi-day adventure.
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Soak in the Sunshine Coast Along BC’s Salish Sea Route – Saltery Bay to Lund
Continue Reading: Soak in the Sunshine Coast Along BC’s Salish Sea Route – Saltery Bay to LundIndigenous cultures, artistic communities, sea-inspired activities, spectacular coastlines and old growth forests make up British Columbia’s Salish Sea Coastal Route.
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Soak in the Sunshine Coast Along BC’s Salish Sea Route – Langdale to Egmont
Continue Reading: Soak in the Sunshine Coast Along BC’s Salish Sea Route – Langdale to EgmontIndigenous cultures, artistic communities, sea-inspired activities, spectacular coastlines and old growth forests make up British Columbia’s Salish Sea Coastal Route.
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Kokanee Creek Provincial Park, British Columbia
Continue Reading: Kokanee Creek Provincial Park, British ColumbiaKokanee Creek Provincial Park is a large and popular campground 20 minutes east of Nelson. The park has four separate campgrounds, accepts reservations for 132 of its 189 vehicle-accessible sites, and has many things to see and do during your stay.
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Haida Gwaii Adventures, British Columbia
Continue Reading: Haida Gwaii Adventures, British ColumbiaWe had heard much about Haida Gwaii, the mystical secluded archipelago made up of a cluster of islands off the northern coast of BC. We were eager to discover it for ourselves. It’s sparsely populated and not easy to get to. Most of the inhabitants…
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Winter Activities On British Columbia’s Sunshine Coast for Snowbird RVers
Continue Reading: Winter Activities On British Columbia’s Sunshine Coast for Snowbird RVersThere’s plenty to do both inside and out if you’re RVing on the Sunshine Coast in the winter. From the artistic community of Gibsons northeast to the harbour village of Lund, mountains meet the sea along the Sunshine Coast, a mainland area uniquely only accessible…
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Winter in Valemount, British Columbia: Where the Mountains Move You
Continue Reading: Winter in Valemount, British Columbia: Where the Mountains Move YouIf you want to embrace winter without the crowds, head to Valemount in east-central British Columbia, a village with epic snow-filled adventures and activities. But be prepared, this place takes the white stuff seriously.
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5 Ways to Enjoy Winter in Wine Country, Okanagan, British Columbia
Continue Reading: 5 Ways to Enjoy Winter in Wine Country, Okanagan, British ColumbiaAs cooler temperatures emerge, and the snow blankets the vineyards, the valley transforms from a sun-soaked paradise to the ultimate winter destination. From champagne powder to frozen waterfalls to theatrical sleigh ride shows, the winter can be a magical time to explore the Okanagan.
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Sooke to Port Renfrew: A Day Tour to Experience the Rugged Pacific Coast on Vancouver Island, British Columbia
Continue Reading: Sooke to Port Renfrew: A Day Tour to Experience the Rugged Pacific Coast on Vancouver Island, British ColumbiaAlong the route are sandy beaches, panoramic mountain and ocean views, sea lion caves, tidal pools, surfing, hiking trails and a variety of places to dine.
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Vancouver Island, British Columbia Off-Season Adventures
Continue Reading: Vancouver Island, British Columbia Off-Season AdventuresCanada’s Mediterranean’, is how I like to refer to Central Vancouver Island. It offers more year-round outdoor recreational opportunities in mind-blowing scenery, than I’ll ever have time to enjoy in one lifetime. But I’m trying– and the best part is that so many activities are…
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Exploring North Vancouver Island, British Columbia – Port McNeill & Port Hardy to Coal Harbour & Cape Scott
Continue Reading: Exploring North Vancouver Island, British Columbia – Port McNeill & Port Hardy to Coal Harbour & Cape ScottWe headed over to Coal Harbour (no, not the one in Vancouver). It was a short 30-minute drive from the campsite on paved roads. Coal Harbour is located on Quatsino Sound which provides boat access to communities such as Holberg and Port Alice. It is…
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Exploring North Vancouver Island, British Columbia – Sayward to Port McNeill
Continue Reading: Exploring North Vancouver Island, British Columbia – Sayward to Port McNeillIn 8 days, we travelled north from Campbell River to Port Hardy and west from Port Hardy to Cape Scott Park. We explored communities such as Sayward, Telegraph Cove, Port McNeil, Port Alice and Port Hardy and many smaller communities in between. If you are…
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