Winter Activities
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9 Steps To 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
Winterizing Your RV
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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
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
Photo Courtesy of Freshwater Fisheries Society of BC
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Getting back to Nature Any Time of Year
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
Snowshoeing at Stake Lake near Kamloops. Photo Mary Putnam, Tourism Kamloops
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5 Ways to Enjoy Winter in Wine Country, Okanagan, British Columbia
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
SilverStar Mountain Resort. Photo Credit Destination BC/Blake Jorgenson
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Vancouver Island, BC Off-Season Adventures
To get you started let me give you just a couple of very different 'cool season' activities on different parts of Vancouver Island, along with two fantastic year-round RV parks located close to each mini adventure. Life’s too short not to visit the best places, right? So let’s start this Island winter season sampler Continue Reading
Snow Shoeing Mt Washington, 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 Reading
Nk'Mip Campground and RV Park
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5 BC Places to Visit for Outdoor Fun and Winter Camping
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 ReadingSilverStar Mountain Resort. Photo Credit Destination BC/Blake Jorgenson
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Tips to Prepare Your RV for Winter Camping in 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
Riverside Park, Whistler, BC
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Winter RV Adventure for Camping Newbies at Sunshine Valley & Manning Park, BC
We had the resort to ourselves in the winter!
If only we had known how amazing RVing in the winter is, we would have taken this trip a long time... Continue Reading
