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• 5 Great Tips for the New Camper in British Columbia
  

  Kids at the Campfire

  If you live in Canada you know that 2017 is Canada’s 150th Birthday, and I think one of the best ways to celebrate our amazing country is to go camping, but not just your usual camping trip. To fully embrace what makes Canada so special, invite someone who has never camped before to join you on your next camping trip and introduce them to one of Canada’s best features - the wilderness! Continue Reading

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• Visit Kootenay National Park, British Columbia with your Canada 150 Free National Parks Pass
  

  Continental Divide, Kootenay National Park

  Kootenay National Park, an often-overlooked neighbour to Alberta’s more popular Rocky Mountain Parks of Banff and Jasper, makes the perfect daytrip when exploring the region. It also offers enough to keep you busy for a weekend all on its own if you like stunning vistas, great hiking, and interesting history. Continue Reading

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• Visit Fort Rodd Hill, Fort St. James or Rogers Pass National Historic Sites with your Free Canada 150 Parks Canada Discovery Pass
  

  Overlooking Loopbrook Trail in Glacier National Park. Photo: J. Bolingbroke.jpg

  BC’s National Historic Sites are spread throughout the province, from East to West and from North to South. Several of the sites are within an easy day trip of the Fraser Valley. Others will require more planning and commitment. All are worth visiting. Continue Reading

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• Visit Gulf Islands National Park Reserve, BC this Summer with Your Free Canada 150 National Parks Pass
  

  Mount Norman, Pender Island

  No matter which island(s) you choose to visit, Gulf Islands National Park Reserve offers a wide variety of hiking, wildlife viewing, cycling, and watersport opportunities. The Gulf Islands are a place where time slows down, so make sure you plan lots of time for simply sitting by the ocean and relaxing. Continue Reading

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• Terrace and the Nass Valley in Northern British Columbia are worth a Visit
  

  Kleanza Creek Provincial Park, Terrace, Northern BC. Photo: Destination BC/Emanual Smedbol

  I remember visiting Terrace, New Aiyansh and Greenville, in Northern BC years ago. A long drive of about 15 hours from Vancouver, just under 1,400 km and multiple stops I will never forget. My father did his residency program in the smaller towns of both New Aiyansh and Greenville, small towns of no more than 2,000 residents each. Located right on the Skeena River with an abundance of nature, it makes for a great way to escape the city life and find solace in the most remote corners of beautiful British Columbia. Continue Reading

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• Canada 150: Explore Fort Langley & Gulf of Georgia Cannery Historic Sites in BC with Your Free National Parks Pass
  

  Gulf of Georgia Cannery

  Today we are highlighting two National Historic Sites, Fort Langley and Gulf of Georgia Cannery. Both are easily accessible day trips from Metro Vancouver, and then in June we will be talking about three National Historic Sites that are spread throughout the province and would make a great part of any summer vacation. Continue Reading

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• Learn to Fish While Camping This Summer in British Columbia
  

  Learning to Fish. Photo: Justine Russo

  To find out if the Learn to Fish program will be hosted near your favourite summer camping site visit the events calendar. Programs are continuously added through the summer so keeping checking back. Continue Reading

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• Canada 150: Visit Yoho National Park, British Columbia, with your National Parks Discovery Pass
  

  Fossil Found at Walcott Quarry, Yoho National Park. Photo: Aaron Purdy

  Yoho is the slightly western counterpart of the better-known Banff National Park. Covering 1,310 square kilometres, the park makes up a portion of UNESCO’s Canadian Rocky Mountain Parks World Heritage Site. Yoho offers a bountiful range of both easily accessible and more challenging terrain, guaranteeing that you will find something to suit your interests no matter which direction you choose to explore. Continue Reading

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• Canada 150: Making the Most of Your National Parks Pass in British Columbia
  

  2017 Parks Canada Discovery Pass & Guides

  If you haven’t already heard, Canada is turning 150 in 2017 and in order to celebrate, Parks Canada is offering free 2017 Discovery Passes. These passes provide free admission for a group/family travelling together in one vehicle to all Canadian National Parks, National Marine Conservation Areas, and National Historic Sites operated by Parks Canada. Note: regular fees still apply for services like camping. Continue Reading

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• Treasure Hunting in British Columbia’s Gold Country
  

  Gold Country GeoTourism Field Guides

  The thrill of a modern treasure hunt comes alive with Geocaching in Gold Country, an area of BC’s interior rich in cultural and geographic diversity. Geocaching combines outdoor recreation, technology, and a good old-fashioned treasure hunt. Continue Reading

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