Parks
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 ReadingHoodoos near Cache Creek | Don-Weixl
Spring Activities & Camping Abound in British Columbia’s Okanagan
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 ReadingWineries in the Okanagan | Thompson Okanagan Tourism
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 ReadingDouglas 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
Winter in Valemount, British Columbia: Where the Mountains Move You
If you want to embrace winter without the crowds, head to Valemount in east-central British Columbia, a village with epic snow-filled adventures and activities. But be prepared, this place takes the white stuff seriously. Continue ReadingCold Fire Creek Valemount BC | Tourism Valemount
Vancouver Island, British Columbia Off-Season Adventures
Canada's Mediterranean', is how I like to refer to Central Vancouver Island. It offers more year-round outdoor recreational opportunities in mind-blowing scenery, than I'll ever have time to enjoy in one lifetime. But I’m trying-- and the best part is that so many activities are absolutely free! Continue ReadingSnow Shoeing Mt Washington, BC
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 ReadingCluxewe 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 ReadingCape Scott, San Josef Bay | Carol Stathers
Travel Scenic Highway 23 North of Revelstoke, BC to Mica Dam & Begbie Falls
Travel Scenic Highway 23 North of Revelstoke, British Columbia to Mica Dam and Begbie Falls and enjoy some back country camping. Continue ReadingKinbasket Lake
Bridge Lake Ice Caves in British Columbia’s Cariboo: A Cool Place to Visit on a Hot Day
A Recreation Sites and Trails BC location, the Bridge Lake Ice Caves highlight a unique geological feature of the Bridge Lake shoreline. The annual freeze/thaw process, coupled with ongoing erosion, has created a shoreline full of crevices into which the annual snowfall melts and refreezes into ice. Continue ReadingViewing Platforms, Bridge Lake Ice Caves, Cariboo
Green Lake Provincial Park in British Columbia’s Cariboo is a Great Destination for a Camping Holiday
The park contains three vehicle accessible campgrounds: Arrowhead, Sunset View, and Emerald Bay. On our most recent trip to Green Lake Provincial Park, we stayed at the Emerald Bay campground, which offers a mix of single and double campsites. Continue ReadingSunset on Green Lake, Cariboo | Kim Walker