Parks

• Big Bar Lake Provincial Park in the Cariboo, British Columbia
  

  Big-Bar-Lake-Campground

  If you don’t mind a little jaunt off the beaten (and paved) path, Big Bar Lake Provincial Park, 42 kilometres northwest of Clinton, makes an excellent weekend escape in the South Cariboo. Continue Reading

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• Three Places Where British Columbia’s Cariboo Region Locals Like to Camp
  

  Kayaking on Ghost Lake, Cariboo

  Over the past few years, these local families have shared their Cariboo Region camping experiences with us—from the new places they’ve only just discovered to those family-favourites that they love to revisit. Continue Reading

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• Camping at its best: Revelstoke to Galena Bay, British Columbia
  

  Blanket-Creek Provincial Park

  If you are looking for some great camping and hiking, check out the corridor (Highway 23) between Revelstoke and Galena Bay. Surrounded by stunning mountain views - Selkirk Mountains on the east and Monashee Mountains on the west - this area is worth the trip! Continue Reading

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• Kayaking in BC’s Nootka Sound Off the West Coast of Vancouver Island
  

  Kayaks in a Sheltered Cove in Nootka Sound, BC

  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 Reading

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• Saysutshun (Newcastle Island) Marine Provincial Park
  

  Newcastle Island, BC | Photo Kim Walker

  A short passenger-only ferry ride from Nanaimo brings you to Saysutshun (Newcastle Island) Marine Provincial Park, a place perfect for rest and relaxation. Continue Reading

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• Spring Activities Abound in the Okanagan
  

  Blossoms in the Okanagan | Thompson Okanagan Tourism

  There are a variety of activities available in early spring, especially because the temperate climate of the Okanagan is so warm early in the season. Continue Reading

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• Off the Beaten Track: Nisga’a Memorial Lava Bed Park
  

  For those who don’t mind a drive, Anhluut’ukwsim Laxmihl Angwinga’asanskwhl Nisga’a – a.k.a. Nisga’a Memorial Lava Bed Park – 100 kilometres north of Terrace, in Northern British Columbia, offers a truly wonderful adventure. Continue Reading

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• Vancouver Island, BC Off-Season Adventures
  

  Snow Shoeing Mt Washington, BC

  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

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• Discovering Camping in BC in the Fall Season
  

  It’s time to bring out the sweaters and store the flip flops! The fall season is a perfect time to avoid the crowds and explore BC while camping. In the shoulder season, Provincial Parks and private campgrounds usually have space available, allowing you to be spontaneous in where you camp. Continue Reading

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• Soaking it up at Lussier Hot Springs, Kootenay Rockies, BC
  

  Lussier Hot Springs, Kootenay Rockies

  A hot spring that we had at the top of our list was Lussier Hot Springs. These natural springs are located in Whiteswan Lake Provincial Park. Continue Reading

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