Kayaking/Canoeing/Rafting
Camping at Mabel Lake Provincial Park in British Columbia’s North Okanagan
Mabel 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 lots of time to enjoy my book while he was out fishing for our supper. Continue ReadingKayaking the Nuchatlitz on BC’s West Coast
The 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. Continue ReadingLunch Spot, Nuchatlitz, Vancouver Island | Kim Walker
Soak in the Sunshine Coast Along BC’s Salish Sea Route – Saltery Bay to Lund
Indigenous cultures, artistic communities, sea-inspired activities, spectacular coastlines and old growth forests make up British Columbia’s Salish Sea Coastal Route. Continue ReadingPaddling Along the Coastline of Desolation Sound | Destination BC/Andrew Strain
Soak in the Sunshine Coast Along BC’s Salish Sea Route – Langdale to Egmont
Indigenous cultures, artistic communities, sea-inspired activities, spectacular coastlines and old growth forests make up British Columbia’s Salish Sea Coastal Route. Continue ReadingHalfmoon Bay, Sunshine Coast | @glamouraspirit_:
Kokanee Creek Provincial Park, British Columbia
Kokanee 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. Continue ReadingKokanee Creek Provincial Park Grassland Trail Beach | Kim Walker
Following the Gold Rush Trail through British Columbia’s Cariboo & Beyond
Follow 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 Thompson Okanagan and Cariboo regions. Continue north to Prince George, called the Northern Capital of BC, then east and south towards the stunning BC Rockies returning to Hope in Fraser Country. Continue ReadingHoodoos near Cache Creek | Don-Weixl
Exploring North Vancouver Island, British Columbia – Port McNeill & Port Hardy to Coal Harbour & Cape Scott
We 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 a busy harbour with float plane and boat traffic. Continue ReadingCluxewe Resort north of Port McNeill | C. Stathers
Travel Scenic Highway 23 North of Revelstoke, BC to Mica Dam & Begbie Falls
Travel Scenic Highway 23 North of Revelstoke, British Columbia to Mica Dam and Begbie Falls and enjoy some back country camping. Continue ReadingKinbasket Lake
Green Lake Provincial Park in British Columbia’s Cariboo is a Great Destination for a Camping Holiday
The park contains three vehicle accessible campgrounds: Arrowhead, Sunset View, and Emerald Bay. On our most recent trip to Green Lake Provincial Park, we stayed at the Emerald Bay campground, which offers a mix of single and double campsites. Continue ReadingSunset on Green Lake, Cariboo | Kim Walker
Summer in Valemount, British Columbia: Where the Mountains Move You
Just over an hour west of Jasper, Alberta, Valemount is in the Robson Valley, situated along and east of Highway 5 (Yellowhead Hwy) and nestled between the Rocky, Monashee and Cariboo mountains (to the east, south and west). It’s a municipality with a big heart – and venturesome residents eager to show visitors what their playground is all about. Continue ReadingPaddleboarding near Valemount | Kelly Funk