Camping & RVing
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
Kokanee Creek Provincial Park, British Columbia
Kokanee Creek Provincial Park is a large and popular campground 20 minutes east of Nelson. The park has four separate campgrounds, accepts reservations for 132 of its 189 vehicle-accessible sites, and has many things to see and do during your stay. Continue ReadingKokanee Creek Provincial Park Grassland Trail Beach | Kim Walker
Where to Go Camping and RVing in British Columbia
Choosing the right campsite and doing the research, you must consider factors such as location, amenities, scenery, and activities available. The map located on campingrvbc.com allows users to search and locate over 1,700 campgrounds offering unique camping experiences. Here is an overview of the opportunities. Continue ReadingRidgeview Resort, Radium Hot Springs
7 Steps to Getting Your Camper or RV ready for the Camping Season
We have had two days in a row of sunshine a couple times this month, and I like others who Camp/RV, are counting the days until our first trip. So, it’s time to plan the number of camping trips and prepare the trailer for the first outdoor adventure. Continue ReadingCamping season is here.
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