Activities
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 Reading
Actors in Historical Costume at Hat Creek Ranch | Destination BC/Blake Jorgenson
Discovering Camping in British Columbia in the Fall Season
It’s time to bring out the sweaters and store the flip flops! The fall season is a perfect time to avoid the crowds and explore BC while camping. In the shoulder season, Provincial Parks and private campgrounds usually have space available, allowing you to be spontaneous in where you camp. Continue Reading
Exploring British Columbia’s Recreation Sites and Trails: Lundbom Lake
Lundbom Lake Sunset
Sometimes, the weather can be tough in the lower mainland of British Columbia. Rain and overcast skies can put a serious damper on our motivation to get o... Continue Reading
Soaking it up at Lussier Hot Springs, Kootenay Rockies, BC
A hot spring that we had at the top of our list was Lussier Hot Springs. These natural springs are located in Whiteswan Lake Provincial Park. Continue Reading
Lussier Hot Springs, Kootenay Rockies
5 Fun Family Adventures Near Wasa Lake in the East Kootenays, BC
Wasa lake is the warmest lake in the Kootenays and is a popular summer camping destination. This Provincial campground has 103 sites (65 of them are reservable), an amphitheatre for parks talks, nature trail, kids (or adventurous adults) bike park, as well as washrooms with flush toilets and showers. Wasa Lake itself is a short walk or bike ride through the campground and has sandy beaches, a playground, boat launch and grassy picnic areas. Continue Reading
Gold Panning at Fort Steele
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 Reading
Off 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 Reading
Back 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 Reading
Radium Hot Springs Kootenay National Park
Paul Lake Provincial Park, a Picturesque Camping Spot Near Kamloops, BC
We chose Paul Lake for its variety of recreational opportunities. I had heard the day use area was excellent, and a quick look on the BC Parks website confirmed that the park offered both canoeing and hiking. Continue Reading
Paul Lake Day Use Area
Bowron Lakes, BC: Not Just a Place to Portage!
With its pristine views and rugged adventures, you would think that the Bowron Lakes only attracts highly skilled hikers and paddlers. We found this was not the case! Yes we love hiking, camping and paddling but we had no intention of strapping on a backpack or carrying our canoe. We heard what a beautiful area it was, so we set out to explore it. Continue Reading
Relaxing on Bowron Lake
