Winter Activities

• Vancouver Island, British Columbia Off-Season Adventures

  

  Snow Shoeing Mt Washington, BC

  Canada's Mediterranean', is how I like to refer to Central Vancouver Island. It offers more year-round outdoor recreational opportunities in mind-blowing scenery, than I'll ever have time to enjoy in one lifetime. But I’m trying-- and the best part is that so many activities are absolutely free! Continue Reading

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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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• 9 Steps To Winterizing Your RV

  

  Winterizing Your RV

  For those new to RVing we offer a few important steps you need to take to ensure your RV will survive the colder winter season. Continue Reading

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• RV Snowbirding at Oliver in BC’s Okanagan

  

  Oliver, BC is well known as the “Wine Capital of Canada” and home to more than 40 wineries! However, it is not just a place to go wine tasting in the summer; it is extremely popular for snowbirds and those wanting a little winter adventure. Continue Reading

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• Five Spots to Ice Fish and Camp this Winter in British Columbia

  

  Photo Courtesy of Freshwater Fisheries Society of BC

  Ice fishing is often overlooked as a winter activity, especially if you live in southern B.C. But fishing opportunities do not stop when the temperature freezes - they only get more exciting. Ice fishing is a very social sport and requires only a limited amount of gear or experience. The entire lake becomes accessible without the need of a boat and you don’t need the often complicated casting techniques required in other fisheries. It’s as simple as drilling a hole and dropping a line. Don’t winterize that RV just yet; there are many parks open year-round close to great hard water lakes. Continue Reading

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• Getting back to Nature Any Time of Year

  

  Snowshoeing at Stake Lake near Kamloops. Photo Mary Putnam, Tourism Kamloops

  The Thompson Okanagan has a variety of camping locations that are available year-round, offering amenities and services for short and long-term camping; your choices abound. Continue Reading

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• 5 Ways to Enjoy Winter in Wine Country, Okanagan, British Columbia

  

  SilverStar Mountain Resort. Photo Credit Destination BC/Blake Jorgenson

  As cooler temperatures emerge, and the snow blankets the vineyards, the valley transforms from a sun-soaked paradise to the ultimate winter destination. From champagne powder to frozen waterfalls to theatrical sleigh ride shows, the winter can be a magical time to explore the Okanagan. Continue Reading

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• Osoyoos, BC: Desert Camping in the Winter

  

  Nk'Mip Campground and RV Park

  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 Reading

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• 5 BC Places to Visit for Outdoor Fun and Winter Camping

  

  SilverStar Mountain Resort. Photo Credit Destination BC/Blake Jorgenson

  British Columbia is fast becoming a destination for RVing and camping, particularly with those who live in colder climes. Here are 5 blogs that we have published during the past year that showcase some of things to do and places to camp in BC’s winter months. Continue Reading

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• Tips to Prepare Your RV for Winter Camping in BC

  

  Riverside Park, Whistler, BC

  Did you know that there are some 140 campgrounds including BC Parks sites and private campgrounds/RV parks open year-round? You just have to prepare for your camping trips so you keep warm and cozy and that your RV is prepared for winter conditions. Continue Reading

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