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  • Explore British Columbia’s Scenic West Kootenays

    Ainsworth Hot Springs on Kootenay Lake

    Mountains, lakes and old-growth forests make up the West Kootenays, a scenic and outdoorsy area of the Kootenays region in southeastern BC. Bordering Washington, Idaho and the edge of Montana, it’s nestled between the Okanagan and the East Kootenays, with the Purcell Mountain range as a divider. The Selkirk and Monashee mountains are also in the West Kootenays and the ski town of Revelstoke in the Columbia-Shuswap region and the Trans-Canada Highway are to its north. Continue Reading

  • Port Renfrew, British Columbia: Fall Camping, Old Growth Forests and Beautiful Beaches

    Avatar Grove, Port Renfrew | Carol Stathers

    We arrived at our destination, Port Renfrew. It is well known for being the trailhead for the Juan de Fuca Trail and the West Coast Trail, as well as, the beautiful, natural Botanical Beach. Continue Reading

  • Soak in the Sunshine Coast Along BC’s Salish Sea Route – Saltery Bay to Lund

    Paddling Along the Coastline of Desolation Sound | Destination BC/Andrew Strain

    Indigenous cultures, artistic communities, sea-inspired activities, spectacular coastlines and old growth forests make up British Columbia’s Salish Sea Coastal Route. Continue Reading

  • Soak in the Sunshine Coast Along BC’s Salish Sea Route – Langdale to Egmont

    Halfmoon Bay, Sunshine Coast | @glamouraspirit_:

    Indigenous cultures, artistic communities, sea-inspired activities, spectacular coastlines and old growth forests make up British Columbia’s Salish Sea Coastal Route. Continue Reading

  • Kokanee Creek Provincial Park, British Columbia

    Kokanee Creek Provincial Park Grassland Trail Beach | Kim Walker

    Kokanee Creek Provincial Park is a large and popular campground 20 minutes east of Nelson. The park has four separate campgrounds, accepts reservations for 132 of its 189 vehicle-accessible sites, and has many things to see and do during your stay. Continue Reading

  • Following the Gold Rush Trail through British Columbia’s Cariboo & Beyond

    Hoodoos near Cache Creek | Don-Weixl

    Follow the trail of the first prospectors who flocked to British Columbia in the mid-1800s in search of gold and riches. Travel through rugged mountains, steep canyons and past raging rivers of the Fraser Canyon and into the dry plateaus and rolling hills of the Thompson Okanagan and Cariboo regions. Continue north to Prince George, called the Northern Capital of BC, then east and south towards the stunning BC Rockies returning to Hope in Fraser Country. Continue Reading

  • Haida Gwaii Adventures, British Columbia

    Our RV parked at Halibut Bite on Haida Gwaii, BC | M. Moulton

    We had heard much about Haida Gwaii, the mystical secluded archipelago made up of a cluster of islands off the northern coast of BC.  We were eager to discover it for ourselves.  It’s sparsely populated and not easy to get to.  Most of the inhabitants are indigenous and live in villages located almost exclusively on Graham Island. Continue Reading

  • Winter Activities On British Columbia’s Sunshine Coast for Snowbird RVers

    Douglas Bevans of Sunshine Coast Art Tours and guests after an enjoyable visit to Motoko's Fine Art Gallery in Garden Bay. Credit: Sunshine Coast Tourism/Shayd Johnson

    Douglas Bevans of Sunshine Coast Art Tours and guests after an enjoyable visit to Motoko's Fine Art Gallery in Garden Bay. Credit: Sunshine Coast Tourism/Shayd Johnson

    There’s plenty to do both inside and out if you’re RVing on the Sunshine Coast in the winter. From the artistic community of Gibsons northeast to the harbour village of Lund, mountains meet the sea along the Sunshine Coast, a mainland area uniquely only accessible by ferry, boat or plane. Winters are typically mild and range from 2 to 10ºC (20 to 50°F) during the day. In lower elevations, rains keep the flora and forests lush, while higher areas see snow. Continue Reading

  • Osoyoos & Oliver, in the Okanagan, British Columbia – Offers Plenty To Do in the Summer

    Osoyoos Oxbows

    Osoyoos Oxbows

    For a unique British Columbia experience, head to Canada’s only true desert destination: Osoyoos, located at the southern end of the Okanagan Valley. A 20 minute drive north of Osoyoos is the town of Oliver. Described as the “Wine Capital of Canada” thanks to the more than 35 wineries that surround the town. Continue Reading

  • Exploring North Vancouver Island, British Columbia – Port McNeill & Port Hardy to Coal Harbour & Cape Scott

    Cluxewe Resort north of Port McNeill | C. Stathers

    We headed over to Coal Harbour (no, not the one in Vancouver). It was a short 30-minute drive from the campsite on paved roads. Coal Harbour is located on Quatsino Sound which provides boat access to communities such as Holberg and Port Alice. It is a busy harbour with float plane and boat traffic. Continue Reading