Hiking
Pacific Rim National Park Reserve, BC is a Great Place to Visit in the Off-Season
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
Kayaking the Broken Group Isands
Visit Mount Revelstoke National Park in August for its Stunning Vistas & Wildflowers
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
Meadows in the Sky Parkway, Mount Revelstoke
Kootenay National Park, British Columbia Offers Great Vistas, Hiking & History
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
Continental Divide, Kootenay National Park
BC’s National Historic Sites Offer a Glimpse into the Past: Here are 3 to Explore
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
Overlooking Loopbrook Trail in Glacier National Park. Photo: J. Bolingbroke.jpg
BC’s Gulf Islands National Park Reserve Offers Rich Opportunities for Exploring
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
Mount Norman, Pender Island
Terrace and the Nass Valley in Northern British Columbia are worth a Visit
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
Kleanza Creek Provincial Park, Terrace, Northern BC. Photo: Destination BC/Emanual Smedbol
Yoho National Park, BC – A Jewel in the Canadian Rockies
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
Fossil Found at Walcott Quarry, Yoho National Park. Photo: Aaron Purdy
Treasure Hunting in British Columbia’s Gold Country
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
Gold Country GeoTourism Field Guides
Roadtrekking in British Columbia’s Southern Interior
Recently we took our Roadtrek van on a camping trip "Roadtrekking" through some of the not so well-known but delightful smaller towns in the Okanagan area of the southern interior of British Columbia. The first day, we left the Vancouver area and headed up Highway 1 and the Crowsnest Hwy 3 to Princeton. We spent the first night in the Princeton municipal park campground which has full hook-ups with free Wifi and is located right beside the Similkameen River on Highway 3. It is a great place to stop overnight. Another camping option is the Princeton golf club across the road with free Wifi and firewood for campers. Continue Reading
Our Roadtrek at the Rest Stop Outside Hedley
Pemberton, British Columbia – a Fun Diversion from Whistler
As you arrive in Pemberton, the Visitor Centre is located on Hwy 99 opposite Petro Canada or McDonald’s. We followed signage to the town centre and found ample parking on the street. It was a pleasant stroll through the various stores and the shop assistants were friendly, helpful and a great source of information on local activities, restaurants and coffee shops to go to in the area. Continue Reading
Upper Nairn Falls
