Historic Sites
A BC Circle Tour From Vancouver Island to Northern BC and Back
As I have family and friends in the Prince George and Burns Lake area of Northern BC my husband and I thought it would be fun to circumnavigate BC, driving up through the centre of the province. Then we would head west to Prince Rupert and south via BC Ferries from Prince Rupert to Port Hardy on Vancouver Island and back to our home in Victoria. This loop is approximately 2,500 km (1,550 mi) so leave lots of time to explore BC and plan accordingly. Continue Reading
Burns Lake, Northern BC
Explore British Columbia’s Scenic West Kootenays
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
Ainsworth Hot Springs on Kootenay Lake
Wonder and Awe – Yoho National Park in BC’s Kootenay Rockies
If you are looking for stunning steep mountains, spectacular waterfalls and turquoise glacial waters, Yoho National Park is the place to visit! Named for the Cree expression “wonder and awe”, it perfectly describes the park. Continue Reading
Wedding Location on Emerald Lake | C. Stathers
Soak in the Sunshine Coast Along BC’s Salish Sea Route – Saltery Bay to Lund
Indigenous cultures, artistic communities, sea-inspired activities, spectacular coastlines and old growth forests make up British Columbia’s Salish Sea Coastal Route. Continue Reading
Paddling Along the Coastline of Desolation Sound | Destination BC/Andrew Strain
Following the Gold Rush Trail through British Columbia’s Cariboo & Beyond
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
Hoodoos near Cache Creek | Don-Weixl
Haida Gwaii Adventures, British Columbia
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
Our RV parked at Halibut Bite on Haida Gwaii, BC | M. Moulton
Winter Activities On British Columbia’s Sunshine Coast for Snowbird RVers
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
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
Sooke to Port Renfrew: A Day Tour to Experience the Rugged Pacific Coast on Vancouver Island, British Columbia
Along the route are sandy beaches, panoramic mountain and ocean views, sea lion caves, tidal pools, surfing, hiking trails and a variety of places to dine. Continue Reading
Exploring North Vancouver Island, British Columbia – Port McNeill & Port Hardy to Coal Harbour & Cape Scott
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
Cluxewe Resort north of Port McNeill | C. Stathers
Exploring North Vancouver Island, British Columbia – Sayward to Port McNeill
In 8 days, we travelled north from Campbell River to Port Hardy and west from Port Hardy to Cape Scott Park. We explored communities such as Sayward, Telegraph Cove, Port McNeil, Port Alice and Port Hardy and many smaller communities in between. If you are looking for a camping trip filled with beaches, cooler temperatures, small remote communities and abundant wildlife then keep reading, we found it all. Continue Reading
Cape Scott, San Josef Bay | Carol Stathers
