Attractions
Bridge Lake Provincial Park Nestled in the Interlakes Region of British Columbia’s Cariboo
Bridge Lake is one of many, many lakes in the Interlakes District, a region known for fishing. In fact, Highway 24, stretching from 100 Mile House to Little Fort, is often referred to as the Fishing Highway and Bridge Lake is situated smack dab in the centre. Continue ReadingBridge Lake Provincial Park in BC's Cariboo | Kim Walker
Experience Terrace Treasures in British Columbia’s North
Let’s visit a place where you can enjoy the wilderness, hiking, cultural diversity, fishing, and great campgrounds plus convenient shopping. Welcome to Terrace, “A place to belong,” a city of about 15,000 on Highway 16/The Yellowhead. It sits at the junction of the Skeena and Kisumkalum Rivers. Below the bridges fly fisherman try their luck on the river hoping to beat the record for the largest spring salmon. Keep your eyes peeled for the creamy-coloured Kermode or Spirit bear, the symbol of Terrace. Continue ReadingNisga'a lava bed, near Terrace
Hiking to French Mine Near Hedley in British Columbia’s Okanagan
To access the French Mine site, head east past Hedley and turn off on the Hedley Nickel Plate Road after about 3 kilometres. As we wound our way up the mountainside, we enjoyed spectacular views of the valley below. Continue ReadingAccess Road to French Mine | Kim Walker
Plan a Camping Trip to British Columbia’s Similkameen Valley
The campsite at Stemwinder in British Columbia's Similkameen Valley consists of 28 vehicle accessible campsites sandwiched between Highway 3 and the Similkameen River. The campground is generally laid out on two levels, the top level is right beside the highway and the sites are fairly open. The lower level, beside the river, is more treed. Continue ReadingStemwinder Provincial Park, BC | Kim Walker
Jesmond Fire Lookout – Part of British Columbia’s History
Located in BC’s Cariboo region, the Jesmond Fire Lookout, maintained by Recreation Sites and Trails BC, preserves one of the still-remaining historic fire watch towers in British Columbia. Continue ReadingTravel the Stunning Stewart-Cassiar/Highway 37 in Northern BC
The Stewart-Cassiar Highway is 724 km of stunning scenery in British Columbia’s north. My husband and I took our time exploring this amazing area from the Yukon border in the north, to Kitwanga in the south and over to Stewart and Hyder, Alaska. Continue ReadingView Near Iskut, Northern BC
Exploring British Columbia’s BC Ale Trail
Almost 200 breweries dot the super, natural landscapes of British Columbia. Let the BC Ale Trail be your guide for exploring BC’s ancient rainforests, vast, raw nature, mountain peaks that touch the sky, historical ranch-lands, West Coast culture, farm-to-glass culinary experiences, lakeside lifestyles and cities on the edge of wilderness - all while enjoying great, local, craft beer on your own self-guided Ale-venture! Continue ReadingThe Underwater ‘Treasures’ of Pavilion Lake in British Columbia’s Cariboo
While the steep limestone cliffs and colourful water provide a beautiful destination above the water, Pavilion Lake is internationally known for what lays below the surface. Continue ReadingDiving at Pavilion Lake, BC
Kayaking in British Columbia’s Nootka Sound Off the West Coast of Vancouver Island
Multi-day ocean kayaking trips are an excellent way to explore some of the hidden treasures of the BC coast. When looking for a kayaking location offering a diversity of scenery, Nootka Sound scores highly as it offers both calm and protected waters. Continue ReadingKayaks in a Sheltered Cove in Nootka Sound, BC
Follow the BC Farmers’ Market Trail on Your British Columbia Travels
At 145+ authentic farmers’ markets, you’ll find dedicated vendors who grow, make, bake, or raise the products they sell, across 10 regions of British Columbia. Take a peek and get inspired by the bustling markets local to some of our featured regions! Continue Reading