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Snowbirds! Spending Your Winter in the Vancouver Area? Check Out These Side Trips
Heading east from Vancouver through the Fraser Valley via scenic Highway 7 to Harrison Hot Springs, cityscapes soon open up into country with stunning views over fields and mountains. Continue ReadingPlan a Trip to Smithers in Northern British Columbia – Where There’s Plenty to See & Do
Smithers is an Alpine-themed town halfway between Prince George and Prince Rupert. We had fun wandering the six-block main street where 7 ft. tall Alpine Al plays a giant alphorn carved out of a 1,000year-old cedar. The Sausage Factory (1107 Main St.) has been providing the best sausages and deli goods since 1974. We went back twice for more goodies. Around the corner, we found decadent cream puffs at Paul’s Bakery. At Smithers Brewery (3832-3rd St.) we bought a flight of 3 beers and 1 cider and sat in the sun enjoying them. I found a pretty blouse for $5 at a thrift store, my kind of shopping. Bovill Square has a bandstand for summer concerts. These stops are but a fraction of what you can find along Main Street. Continue ReadingDipnetting at Witset Falls
Discover 8 Camping Experiences in British Columbia This Summer
For those of us who are lucky enough to live in BC, we have an incredible backyard to explore. From remote wilderness experiences, family-friendly campgrounds to luxury glamping, BC offers an array of camping options. We have a short list of camping options slightly off the beaten path to pitch your tent, park your RV, or claim your cabin. Continue ReadingThree Places Where British Columbia’s Cariboo Region Locals Like to Camp
Over the past few years, these local families have shared their Cariboo Region camping experiences with us—from the new places they’ve only just discovered to those family-favourites that they love to revisit. Continue ReadingKayaking on Ghost Lake, Cariboo
Saysutshun (Newcastle Island) Marine Provincial Park
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 ReadingNewcastle Island, BC | Photo Kim Walker
Take a Trip through the Canadian Rockies, British Columbia’s Cowboy Country & into the Coast Mountains
This is a road trip of a lifetime with breathtaking scenery infused with rich Canadian history as you drive from Calgary, Alberta to Vancouver, British Columbia. Wind your way through breathtaking snow-capped alpine peaks and around iridescent aquamarine lakes. Witness the highest mountain peak in Canada (Mount Robson 3,954 m / 12,972 ft.) and discover limestone formations. Continue ReadingActors in Historical Costume at Hat Creek Ranch | Destination BC/Blake Jorgenson
Tunkwa Lake Resort in BC’s Gold Country – Come for the Loons, Not the Tunes
Located just a one-hour drive from Kamloops, Tunkwa Lake Resort is on the other side of Logan Lake when coming in from Highway 5. It offers both campsites and cabins, as well as boat rentals. Continue ReadingOff they go - fishing on Tunkwa Lake
Why a Trip to the Cariboo, BC is not to be Missed
Having spent the first few days of our trip in and around the Squamish and Whistler areas, we found a small campground along Hwy 99 named Cinnamon rec site to use as a proper launching point into the Cariboo region. Continue ReadingBack Road Lake, Cariboo
Exploring Radium Hot Springs, BC
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 ReadingRadium Hot Springs Kootenay National Park
Coast Along British Columbia’s Famed Fishing Highway 24 in the Cariboo
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 ReadingSheridan Lake by Fishing Hwy 24 Tourist Association