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• Glacier National Park is a Spectacular Destination in BC & its Free to Visit with Your Canada 150 Parks Pass
  

  Bear Creek Falls, Glacier National Park

  Glacier National Park, in BC's Kootenay region, is the first national park established in British Columbia and is one of the most interesting parks I have visited, as the spectacular views from the highway are juxtaposed with the challenges of accessibility. Continue Reading

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• Try Geocaching This Year – Fun For The Whole Family
  

  Large Geocaching site with Lots of Items

  My husband and I began Geocaching four years ago, continuing the tradition of celebrating our anniversary by trying something new.  1,180 Geocaching sites later we are still enjoying this crazy activity.

  There are more than 45,500 active Geocaching sites in British Columbia and many will be on the routes you travel and even i... Continue Reading

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• Visit Pacific Rim National Park Reserve, BC with your Canada 150 Free Pass
  

  Kayaking the Broken Group Isands

  Pacific Rim National Park Reserve is a popular summertime destination, but it should not be overlooked for an “off-season” getaway. In the winter, the Pacific Ocean is whipped in to a frenzy and the storm watching is second to none. No matter which season you plan your visit, you will find many things to see and do while you are there. Continue Reading

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• Visit Mount Revelstoke National Park, BC with your Canada 150 Free National Parks Pass
  

  Meadows in the Sky Parkway, Mount Revelstoke

  Mount Revelstoke National Park is only a hop, skip, and a jump away from the community of Revelstoke. In less than an hour you can go from standing on the mountaintop to having a bite to eat in the city centre. Continue Reading

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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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