Kayaking/Canoeing/Rafting

• Saysutshun (Newcastle Island) Marine Provincial Park
  

  Newcastle Island, BC | Photo Kim Walker

  A short passenger-only ferry ride from Nanaimo brings you to Saysutshun (Newcastle Island) Marine Provincial Park, a place perfect for rest and relaxation. Continue Reading

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• Exploring Radium Hot Springs, BC
  

  Radium Hot Springs Kootenay National Park

  Radium Hot Springs is an ideal stopover while traveling through the Kootenays, or as a holiday destination, as there is something to do for everyone. Continue Reading

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• Paul Lake Provincial Park, a Picturesque Camping Spot Near Kamloops, BC
  

  Paul Lake Day Use Area

  We chose Paul Lake for its variety of recreational opportunities. I had heard the day use area was excellent, and a quick look on the BC Parks website confirmed that the park offered both canoeing and hiking. Continue Reading

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• Bowron Lakes, BC: Not Just a Place to Portage!
  

  Relaxing on Bowron Lake

  With its pristine views and rugged adventures, you would think that the Bowron Lakes only attracts highly skilled hikers and paddlers. We found this was not the case! Yes we love hiking, camping and paddling but we had no intention of strapping on a backpack or carrying our canoe. We heard what a beautiful area it was, so we set out to explore it. Continue Reading

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• Kentucky-Alleyne Provincial Park near Merritt, BC Offers Lots to Explore plus New Campsites
  

  Fishing on Alleyne Lake

  Kentucky-Alleyne Provincial Park is located just off Highway 5A between Merritt and Princeton. Surrounded by rolling ranch land, Kentucky-Alleyne boasts two sparkling turquoise lakes that draw anglers from near and far. Continue Reading

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• Powell River, British Columbia, Insulated by Nature
  

  Inland Lake Provincial Park

  Powell River, situated on the side of a mountain is wrapped in forest, insulated by nature. With hundreds of lakes behind it and the ocean at its feet, locals have the best of both worlds. Continue Reading

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• “Camping with Teenagers: Is there WIFI?”
  

  Kayaking

  Camping with teenagers, can be much more challenging. It can be tough to pull teenagers away from WIFI, friends and video games. So how do we do it? Continue Reading

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• Coast Along British Columbia’s Famed Fishing Highway 24 in the Cariboo
  

  Sheridan Lake by Fishing Hwy 24 Tourist Association

  While travelling east-west between the Southern Cariboo’s 100 Mile House (above the Fraser Plateau) and the town of Little Fort in BC’s Thompson River Valley, you’ll find the historic Highway 24 – also known as BC’s Fishing Highway. Continue Reading

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• Plan a Memorable Vacation in BC’s Stunning Telegraph Cove and the Broughton Archipelago
  

  Swimming in the Burdwood Group Islands | Kim Campbell-Walker

  Broughton Archipelago Provincial Park, sandwiched between Northern Vancouver Island and mainland British Columbia, is certainly in contention for one of the most beautiful parts of the province. With towering cliffs, midden beaches, rocky islets, and protected passageways through lushly forested islands, the Broughton Archipelago makes up the largest marine park in British Columbia. Continue Reading

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• Exploring Sechelt on British Columbia’s Sunshine Coast
  

  Smuggler Cove. Photo: Mary Ann Bell

  Upon arrival on the Sunshine Coast you may notice that time seems to ebb away and with it, the need for speed. Slow down and enjoy the drive from Langdale, through Gibsons to Sechelt. Continue Reading

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