Activities
Spring Has Sprung! Try Some Spring Fishing & RVing on Central Vancouver Island, BC
Looking to bring out that fishing rod a little early this year? Here are four RV accessible campsites open year-round on central Vancouver Island located on or near a fishable lake or river. Beat the summer heat and enjoy some spring camping and fishing! Continue Reading
Fishing on the Stamp River, Port Alberni
Three Ways to Welcome Spring in British Columbia’s Fraser Valley
Spring has sprung after a long winter in the Fraser Valley – at my house snowflakes were falling from the sky on April 1. Don’t get me wrong, I love winter, but I am ready to welcome the next season with open arms. Here are three ways to welcome spring here in the Fraser Valley. Continue Reading
Tulips of the Valley, Chilliwack BC
Planning Your First Camping Trip? Make it Easy
The warmer weather is approaching so if you’re thinking about camping this year for the first time what you should know is that camping doesn’t have to be a complicated adventure. It can be easy, cost-effective and most importantly fun! Here are some tips to help with your planning. Continue Reading
RVing campsite
Exploring Four of the Best RV Parks in the South Okanagan, British Columbia
My destination on the first day was Osoyoos. I headed through the Fraser Valley on Hwy 1 to Hope then took the Crowsnest Hwy (Hwy 3) which is a gorgeous scenic drive over mountain passes and along rivers into the lush agricultural lands of the Okanagan with an abundance of orchards, vineyards and more. Continue Reading
Gallagher Lake Resort
Packing Your RV & Picking a Campground
If you are new to RVing and have already decided on which RV will suit your family, you might need some tips on how to pack your RV and pick a campground. Continue Reading
RV Consumer Shows a Great Place to Find New Camping Opportunities
Winter RV Adventure for Camping Newbies at Sunshine Valley & Manning Park, BC
If only we had known how amazing RVing in the winter is, we would have taken this trip a long time ago! Our journey started in earnest on a Wednesday morning when we had made arrangements to pick up a rental RV from CanaDream. We had already checked in online five days before, uploaded required documents and information, paid our deposit and reviewed demo videos so we knew all about the RV we were renting before we arrived. Upon arrival, we were greeted by friendly staff who checked that all of our details were in order and then my husband and I did a thorough walk-through of the unit.
For information on renting an RV check out the blog First Time RVin... Continue Reading
First Time RVing In Winter – What To Know About Renting An RV
My husband's family lived in the Arctic Circle before he was born, and his formative years were spent in Manitoba. So it should come as no surprise that he wants to go camping ... in the winter. I, on the other hand, don't really "do winter". I'm more of a rainforest girl. But I love to camp and amiss it all winter long. Enter the perfect solution, or so we hope ... a winter RV trip. All the adventure of camping, all the chill of winter, but with the comforts of home. Continue Reading
RVing in a campsite winter wonderland!
Olympic Legacy Cabins at Porteau Cove, BC: Camping for the Non-Camper
Although I really love tent camping, my husband does not. He does however love being outdoors and exploring new parts of BC, so how did we get to explore the amazing Porteau Cove Provincial Park without the tent? Simple - we booked a weekend at the one of the Olympic Legacy Cabins. Cabin camping is the perfect way for non-campers to camp: you still get the opportunity to unplug from everyday life and relax in the outdoors but without sleeping in a tent. Continue Reading
Legacy Cabin at Porteau Cove
The Chilliwack River Valley: An Outdoor Enthusiast’s Paradise
Chilliwack River Valley – Ken Bramble
About one and a half hours east from Vancouver Int... Continue Reading
Glacier National Park is a Spectacular BC Destination
Glacier National Park, in BC's Kootenay region, is the first national park established in British Columbia and is one of the most interesting parks I have visited, as the spectacular views from the highway are juxtaposed with the challenges of accessibility. Continue Reading
Bear Creek Falls, Glacier National Park
