Parks
Camping at its best: Revelstoke to Galena Bay, British Columbia
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 ReadingBlanket-Creek Provincial Park
Saysutshun (Newcastle Island) Marine Provincial Park
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 ReadingNewcastle Island, BC | Photo Kim Walker
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 ReadingTake a Trip through the Canadian Rockies, British Columbia’s Cowboy Country & into the Coast Mountains
This is a road trip of a lifetime with breathtaking scenery infused with rich Canadian history as you drive from Calgary, Alberta to Vancouver, British Columbia. Wind your way through breathtaking snow-capped alpine peaks and around iridescent aquamarine lakes. Witness the highest mountain peak in Canada (Mount Robson 3,954 m / 12,972 ft.) and discover limestone formations. Continue ReadingActors in Historical Costume at Hat Creek Ranch | Destination BC/Blake Jorgenson
Discovering Camping in British Columbia 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 ReadingSoaking it up at Lussier Hot Springs, Kootenay Rockies, BC
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 ReadingLussier Hot Springs, Kootenay Rockies
Tunkwa Lake Resort in BC’s Gold Country – Come for the Loons, Not the Tunes
Located just a one-hour drive from Kamloops, Tunkwa Lake Resort is on the other side of Logan Lake when coming in from Highway 5. It offers both campsites and cabins, as well as boat rentals. Continue ReadingOff they go - fishing on Tunkwa Lake
Why a Trip to the Cariboo, BC is not to be Missed
Having spent the first few days of our trip in and around the Squamish and Whistler areas, we found a small campground along Hwy 99 named Cinnamon rec site to use as a proper launching point into the Cariboo region. Continue ReadingBack Road Lake, Cariboo
Exploring Radium Hot Springs, BC
Radium Hot Springs is an ideal stopover while traveling through the Kootenays, or as a holiday destination, as there is something to do for everyone. Continue ReadingRadium Hot Springs Kootenay National Park
Paul Lake Provincial Park, a Picturesque Camping Spot Near Kamloops, BC
We chose Paul Lake for its variety of recreational opportunities. I had heard the day use area was excellent, and a quick look on the BC Parks website confirmed that the park offered both canoeing and hiking. Continue ReadingPaul Lake Day Use Area