Camping & RVing
BC’s Tofino, Ucluelet Summer Adventures
On the road again and out to British Columbia’s west coast in our RV. Tofino, surfer tourist mecca and Ucluelet, it’s lesser known and frequented fishing centred cousin. Continue ReadingView of Cox Bay, Tofino | M. Moulton
How to Find the Ideal RV Site for Seasonal Camping in British Columbia
By reserving a campsite for a whole season, you get the freedom to come and go as you please, with your RV always set up and ready. It’s the ultimate way to maximize your time outdoors, minimize the logistics, and truly settle into a summer rhythm. Continue ReadingAlder Bay RV Park, Port McNeill | Carol Stathers
RV Safety Tips for a Trouble-Free Trip
Hitting the road in your RV opens the door to unforgettable adventures—but safety must come first. Whether you’re a new RV owner or a seasoned traveller, these pre-trip checks and driving tips will help you stay safe and confident on the road. Continue ReadingA 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 ReadingBurns Lake, Northern BC
Explore Spirit Loop on Vancouver Island
Vancouver Island’s Pacific Marine Circle Route or Spirit Loop as it is now called parallels part of the West Coast Trail on Vancouver Island but is more attainable for the average person not into extreme hikes. It can also be done by car or in this case RV in a day even, although my husband and I took nearly two weeks to complete it. Continue ReadingExploring Tide Pools at Botanical Beach, Port Renfrew
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 ReadingAinsworth Hot Springs on Kootenay Lake
Campsite Criteria to Consider for the RVer
Whenever we visit a new campground, after settling in we take a walk around making notes on the various sites for reference should we return. We have our favorite spaces at places we frequent and if those aren’t available, we simply don’t go or choose another date when they are available. Continue ReadingLittle Qualicum Falls Provincial Park | M. Moulton
5 Holiday Gifts for the Camping Family
Christmas gifts for the camper and traveler. This year I am basing my blog on you – the camping family. Continue ReadingCamping at Mabel Lake Provincial Park in British Columbia’s North Okanagan
Mabel Lake is about 30 kilometres long and attracts the fishermen in the family. Many were fishing in small boats, belly boats and from the shore. Being that my husband will take any opportunity to fish, it worked great for me as it gave me lots of time to enjoy my book while he was out fishing for our supper. Continue ReadingVillage of Radium Hot Springs, BC: A Great Place for a Fall Trip
Radium still had the same welcoming feel, a mecca for outdoor enthusiasts young and old. Being that it was mid-September, we could sense that things were slowing down for the winter. We were immediately greeted by the bighorn sheep at the gas station as we pulled into town. Continue ReadingMarble Canyon, Kootenay National Park | Carol Stathers