Activities
Camping at Joffre Lakes, British Columbia With Friends
If I could recommend one hike to anyone visiting the Whistler area, it would have to be Joffre Lakes. Located north-east of Whistler off the Duffey Lake Road (Hwy 99), I would say it’s one of the most spectacular hikes of BC, if not Canada, and its popularity has kept it very well-maintained. Climbing 400 vertical meters over a 5.5 km span up to the third and final glacial lake, it is great for everyone, from beginning hikers to veteran backpackers. Continue Reading
The new trail from the 2nd to 3rd lake now goes by this beautiful waterfall.
Camping in Yoho National Park
As we set off in early September, we knew that our camping trip would be filled with adventures, and Yoho National Park certainly did not disappoint. After getting advice at the fantastic park visitor centre in Field, we were headed to the Takakkaw Falls Walk-In Campground. Continue Reading
Kayak Camping in British Columbia’s Gulf Islands
We launched from Island View Beach on a windy but clear day and made good time across to D’Arcy Island where we spent the first night. As we rounded the last bend of the channel between Little D’Arcy Island and entered the bay at the National Park on D’Arcy Island, the wind died. We rested and warmed ourselves in the sun on the beach before we set up camp. Continue Reading
Kayaking in the Gulf Islands
Whistler Fun with Kids (Without Hitting the Slopes)
Recently our family had the chance to head up to Whistler in the early summer for a quick day trip. We don’t ski or snowboard, so we were looking for fun activities we could enjoy off the slopes. Here are a few activities we enjoyed.
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Camping is simple- food and gear!
Camping in B.C.’s great outdoors is still a totally do-able a... Continue Reading
Keep camping food cool and safe
Empty containers are great for ice in a cooler
Even with the improvements that have been made to make coolers more e... Continue Reading
Camping Kitchen: Shake and Wake Pancakes
Nothing says “vacation” like pancakes. Ditch the measuring tools, bowls and whisks, and use this recipe to serve up from-scratch pancakes while on the road. It can made on a camp stove, in an RV kitchen, or even in a cast-iron pan over the fire. Continue Reading
Wake 'n' Shake Pancakes
Rafting on the Elaho River in Squamish, BC
When the sun is beating down on a hot summer's day, the only thing you want to do is be near cool, refreshing water. One of the best remedies for keeping yourself cool is to do something involving cool splurges into water. Continue Reading
Rafts on the bank of the Elaho River
Garibaldi Lake Hike, British Columbia
The hike to Garibaldi Lake is a cruisy 9 km walk up from Rubble Creek car park (just south of Whistler) on a well graded trail through towering Douglas-fir and western red cedar before leveling out to expose stunning views of Garibaldi Provincial Park and the valley below. Continue Reading
