Camping Trips
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 Reading
Exploring 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 Reading
Ainsworth Hot Springs on Kootenay Lake
Camping 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 Reading
Village 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 Reading
Marble 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 Reading
Kokanee Creek Provincial Park Grassland Trail Beach | Kim Walker
Haida Gwaii Adventures, British Columbia
We had heard much about Haida Gwaii, the mystical secluded archipelago made up of a cluster of islands off the northern coast of BC. We were eager to discover it for ourselves. It’s sparsely populated and not easy to get to. Most of the inhabitants are indigenous and live in villages located almost exclusively on Graham Island. Continue Reading
Our RV parked at Halibut Bite on Haida Gwaii, BC | M. Moulton
5 Ways to Enjoy Winter in Wine Country, Okanagan, British Columbia
As cooler temperatures emerge, and the snow blankets the vineyards, the valley transforms from a sun-soaked paradise to the ultimate winter destination. From champagne powder to frozen waterfalls to theatrical sleigh ride shows, the winter can be a magical time to explore the Okanagan. Continue Reading
SilverStar Mountain Resort. Photo Credit Destination BC/Blake Jorgenson
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 Reading
Cape Scott, San Josef Bay | Carol Stathers
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 Reading
Sunset on Green Lake, Cariboo | Kim Walker
Bridge Lake Provincial Park Nestled in the Interlakes Region of British Columbia’s Cariboo
Bridge Lake is one of many, many lakes in the Interlakes District, a region known for fishing. In fact, Highway 24, stretching from 100 Mile House to Little Fort, is often referred to as the Fishing Highway and Bridge Lake is situated smack dab in the centre. Continue Reading
Bridge Lake Provincial Park in BC's Cariboo | Kim Walker
