Golfing
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Pender Island, British Columbia: The Perfect Weekend Away
If you are looking for a new adventure, why not consider one of the Gulf Islands situated off the east coast of Vancouver Island, BC? A few summers ago we decided to pick one or two Gulf Islands each year to explore, and Pender Island proved to be an excellent choice. Continue Reading
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Wintering in BC’s Okanagan? Check Out Things To Do Oliver to Osoyoos
The towns of Oliver and Osoyoos, located on the southern end of British Columbia’s Highway 97, are popular with outdoor enthusiasts year-round and attract thousands of snowbirds and RVers in the winter months. Continue ReadingAnarchist Mountain Lookout over Osoyoos
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Wintering in BC’s Okanagan? Check out Things To Do from Kelowna to Penticton
Snowbirds and off-season RVers head to British Columbia’s mid-Okanagan, sometimes called the “Napa of the North”, for more than its sunny and mild winter days. There are plenty of activities and things to try, both out of doors and in. Continue ReadingKettle Valley Rail Trail, Penticton
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Snowbirds! Explore the Communities South of Vancouver and the Fraser Valley
Trips to take on bright sunny days this winter that will provide a flavour of the local communities and regions south of Vancouver - Richmond and Delta as well as White Rock and Langley. Continue ReadingReifel Bird Sanctuary, Delta BC
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Snowbirds! Spending Your Winter in the Vancouver Area? Check Out This Side Trip – North Vancouver to Whistler
The Sea to Sky Highway hugs the coastline as it winds its way north offering up stunning views across Howe Sound and to the mountains beyond. It then heads inland north of Squamish to the year-round destination of world-famous Whistler and Whistler Blackcomb Ski Resort. Mt Seymour, Grouse Mountain, and Cypress Mountain are all popular winter activity destinations, two of which are included in this trip. Continue ReadingFestive Lights at Whistler Province of BC
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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 Reading
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Spring Activities Abound in the Okanagan
There are a variety of activities available in early spring, especially because the temperate climate of the Okanagan is so warm early in the season. Continue ReadingBlossoms in the Okanagan | Thompson Okanagan Tourism
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Tofino, BC – A Bucket List Trip
When planning a trip to a place as unique as Tofino on Vancouver Island’s Pacific Rim, be prepared to get busy and enjoy everything it has to offer. With only 4 days and 7 of us in our group, we had a jam packed but amazing visit. Relive our stay in one of the most beautiful places you’ll ever see. Continue ReadingFlying Kites at Long Beach, BC
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Osoyoos, BC: Desert Camping in the Winter
We decided to check out Osoyoos a little more closely in the winter since it is such a popular destination in the summer. It is known for often having short, dry winters and is an attractive destination for snowbirds. Continue ReadingNk'Mip Campground and RV Park
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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 ReadingFossil Found at Walcott Quarry, Yoho National Park. Photo: Aaron Purdy