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Jesmond Fire Lookout – Part of British Columbia’s History
Continue Reading: Jesmond Fire Lookout – Part of British Columbia’s HistoryLocated in BC’s Cariboo region, the Jesmond Fire Lookout, maintained by Recreation Sites and Trails BC, preserves one of the still-remaining historic fire watch towers in British Columbia.
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Travel the Stunning Stewart-Cassiar/Highway 37 in Northern BC
Continue Reading: Travel the Stunning Stewart-Cassiar/Highway 37 in Northern BCThe Stewart-Cassiar Highway is 724 km of stunning scenery in British Columbia’s north. My husband and I took our time exploring this amazing area from the Yukon border in the north, to Kitwanga in the south and over to Stewart and Hyder, Alaska.
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RVing in British Columbia This Winter? Here’s Some Camping Trip Prep
Continue Reading: RVing in British Columbia This Winter? Here’s Some Camping Trip PrepBefore you set off, winter camping comes with its own unique challenges and safety considerations, so you’ll need to prepare the RV for various conditions before embarking on a trip. Below is some helpful advice to make your winter RV trip a more carefree one.
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Winter Camping for the Beginner in British Columbia
Continue Reading: Winter Camping for the Beginner in British ColumbiaWinter can be a magical time to explore British Columbia and try new activities. Thankfully, there are many campgrounds and parks – both private and public – open in the ‘off-season’.
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Exploring British Columbia’s BC Ale Trail
Continue Reading: Exploring British Columbia’s BC Ale TrailAlmost 200 breweries dot the super, natural landscapes of British Columbia. Let the BC Ale Trail be your guide for exploring BC’s ancient rainforests, vast, raw nature, mountain peaks that touch the sky, historical ranch-lands, West Coast culture, farm-to-glass culinary experiences, lakeside lifestyles and cities…
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Who is Your Wildlife Companion In British Columbia?
Continue Reading: Who is Your Wildlife Companion In British Columbia?Have you ever thought about who your wildlife camping companions really are? Have you ever just sat quietly for 60 seconds and listened? This could make a great camping activity for the whole family, by making it a family tradition where once a day the…
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The Underwater ‘Treasures’ of Pavilion Lake in British Columbia’s Cariboo
Continue Reading: The Underwater ‘Treasures’ of Pavilion Lake in British Columbia’s CaribooWhile the steep limestone cliffs and colourful water provide a beautiful destination above the water, Pavilion Lake is internationally known for what lays below the surface.
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Eco-Friendly Items for Your Campsite
Continue Reading: Eco-Friendly Items for Your CampsiteThere are many ways we can be eco-friendly campers and RVers and responsible global citizens. Choose and use biodegradable and recyclable products and recycle and dispose of waste properly and safely while outdoors.
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Kayaking in British Columbia’s Nootka Sound Off the West Coast of Vancouver Island
Continue Reading: Kayaking in British Columbia’s Nootka Sound Off the West Coast of Vancouver IslandMulti-day ocean kayaking trips are an excellent way to explore some of the hidden treasures of the BC coast. When looking for a kayaking location offering a diversity of scenery, Nootka Sound scores highly as it offers both calm and protected waters.
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Follow the BC Farmers’ Market Trail on Your British Columbia Travels
Continue Reading: Follow the BC Farmers’ Market Trail on Your British Columbia TravelsAt 145+ authentic farmers’ markets, you’ll find dedicated vendors who grow, make, bake, or raise the products they sell, across 10 regions of British Columbia. Take a peek and get inspired by the bustling markets local to some of our featured regions!
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Plan to Visit Marble Canyon Provincial Park in British Columbia’s Cariboo Region
Continue Reading: Plan to Visit Marble Canyon Provincial Park in British Columbia’s Cariboo RegionThe dry interior of the province is one of our favourite camping destinations. Marble Canyon Provincial Park, located along Highway 99 between Cache Creek and Lillooet, fits the bill for everything we like.
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Experience Clearwater Lake, Wells Gray Provincial Park, British Columbia
Continue Reading: Experience Clearwater Lake, Wells Gray Provincial Park, British ColumbiaWells Gray Provincial Park offers a multitude of front country and backcountry opportunities. From waterfall viewing to hiking, to water sports, this park has it all.
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The Final 5 Days in a Rental RV Exploring the Coastal Mountains of BC
Continue Reading: The Final 5 Days in a Rental RV Exploring the Coastal Mountains of BCHaving picked up our RV rental in Delta, BC the first five days of our circle tour took us to Manning Park, Merritt, Kamloops and on our 4th night we stayed at Pinantan Lake Resort north off Hwy 5.
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How to Respect and Observe Wildlife and Our Natural Surroundings with the BC Camper’s Code
Continue Reading: How to Respect and Observe Wildlife and Our Natural Surroundings with the BC Camper’s CodeThe Camper’s Code is a health and safety initiative that has nine simple rules that are easy to follow. When outdoor enthusiasts respect the rules, camping continues to be enjoyable for all and nature remains pristine and animals stay wild. This blog explains: Respect Wildlife,…
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Boating and Other Watersports are Popular in British Columbia
Continue Reading: Boating and Other Watersports are Popular in British ColumbiaDoes floating along in a kayak on the quiet waters of a sheltered cove appeal to you? Or, is experiencing the thrill of whitewater rafting or dancing on the wake of a boat on water skis more your style? Perhaps you enjoy the flap of…
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A 10-day Tour in a C-Class Motorhome Exploring British Columbia’s Coastal Mountains
Continue Reading: A 10-day Tour in a C-Class Motorhome Exploring British Columbia’s Coastal MountainsI’ve always wanted to go exploring in a Motorhome from Vancouver to the Cariboo and to see some of the Coastal Mountains en route. So, we took a circle route that started out east on Hwy 1 and ended up back on Hwy 99 to…
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Follow the Camper’s Code and be a Responsible and Safe Camper
Continue Reading: Follow the Camper’s Code and be a Responsible and Safe CamperStore Food Safely, Don’t Litter and Practice Fire Safety are the next three easy-to-follow rules of the Camper’s Code. When outdoor enthusiasts abide by these rules, camping continues to be enjoyable for all, nature remains pristine and animals stay wild.
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Hiking in British Columbia is a Popular Activity so be Prepared
Continue Reading: Hiking in British Columbia is a Popular Activity so be PreparedThere are thousands of hiking trails in British Columbia, from the Rocky Mountains to the Pacific Coast, trails that lead to panoramic mountain-top views, tranquil lakes, and breathtaking waterfalls. British Columbia has a large variety of hikes for everyone of all fitness levels.
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Be a Respectful Camper and Practice the Camper’s Code
Continue Reading: Be a Respectful Camper and Practice the Camper’s CodeThe Camper’s Code is a health and safety initiative comprised of nine easy-to-follow rules. When outdoor enthusiasts abide by these rules camping continues to be enjoyable for all, nature remains pristine and animals stay wild. Let’s examine three of these rules: Plan Ahead and Be…
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Biking and Cycling in British Columbia is a Popular Pastime
Continue Reading: Biking and Cycling in British Columbia is a Popular PastimeThere are short 3-5km rides and all-day trail rides waiting to tempt the outdoor enthusiast and avid cyclist of all ages. Major trails criss-cross parts, or all, of British Columbia including, the Trans Canada Trail which traverses the country and in BC stretches from Victoria…
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Pender Island, British Columbia: The Perfect Weekend Away
Continue Reading: Pender Island, British Columbia: The Perfect Weekend AwayIf you are looking for a new adventure, why not consider one of the Gulf Islands situated off the east coast of Vancouver Island, BC? A few summers ago we decided to pick one or two Gulf Islands each year to explore, and Pender Island…
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British Columbia’s Wildlife A Sight to Behold
Continue Reading: British Columbia’s Wildlife A Sight to BeholdBritish Columbia is known for its magnificent mountains, pristine lakes, lush green forests and the Pacific Ocean. It’s therefore not surprising that residing within this bountiful environment are well over 1,000 different species of wildlife including hundreds of birds and fish, mammals, amphibians, and reptiles.
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Wintering in BC’s Okanagan? Check Out Things To Do Oliver to Osoyoos
Continue Reading: Wintering in BC’s Okanagan? Check Out Things To Do Oliver to OsoyoosThe towns of Oliver and Osoyoos, located on the southern end of British Columbia’s Highway 97, are popular with outdoor enthusiasts year-round and attract thousands of snowbirds and RVers in the winter months.
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Wintering in BC’s Okanagan? Check out Things To Do from Kelowna to Penticton
Continue Reading: Wintering in BC’s Okanagan? Check out Things To Do from Kelowna to PentictonSnowbirds and off-season RVers head to British Columbia’s mid-Okanagan, sometimes called the “Napa of the North”, for more than its sunny and mild winter days. There are plenty of activities and things to try, both out of doors and in.
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Snowbirds! Explore the Communities South of Vancouver and the Fraser Valley
Continue Reading: Snowbirds! Explore the Communities South of Vancouver and the Fraser ValleyTrips to take on bright sunny days this winter that will provide a flavour of the local communities and regions south of Vancouver – Richmond and Delta as well as White Rock and Langley.
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Snowbirds! Spending Your Winter in the Vancouver Area? Check Out This Side Trip – North Vancouver to Whistler
Continue Reading: Snowbirds! Spending Your Winter in the Vancouver Area? Check Out This Side Trip – North Vancouver to WhistlerThe Sea to Sky Highway hugs the coastline as it winds its way north offering up stunning views across Howe Sound and to the mountains beyond. It then heads inland north of Squamish to the year-round destination of world-famous Whistler and Whistler Blackcomb Ski Resort.…
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Snowbirds! Spending Your Winter in the Vancouver Area? Check Out These Side Trips
Continue Reading: Snowbirds! Spending Your Winter in the Vancouver Area? Check Out These Side TripsHeading east from Vancouver through the Fraser Valley via scenic Highway 7 to Harrison Hot Springs, cityscapes soon open up into country with stunning views over fields and mountains.
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Chasm Provincial Park – A Hidden Gem in British Columbia’s Cariboo Region
Continue Reading: Chasm Provincial Park – A Hidden Gem in British Columbia’s Cariboo RegionIn British Columbia we are fortunate to have a wealth of spectacular destinations. Sometimes, however, on our way to somewhere else we stumble onto a gem hidden in plain sight. Chasm Provincial Park, located just north of Clinton in the Cariboo region, is one of…
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Porpoise Bay Provincial Park on British Columbia’s Sunshine Coast – A Great Place for a Camping Holiday
Continue Reading: Porpoise Bay Provincial Park on British Columbia’s Sunshine Coast – A Great Place for a Camping HolidayPorpoise Bay Provincial Park is an ideal destination for family fun. At only four kilometres north of Sechelt and at the very south end of the Sechelt Inlet, Porpoise Bay Provincial Park makes an excellent base camp for a larger exploration of the Sunshine Coast.…
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Plan a Trip to Smithers in Northern British Columbia – Where There’s Plenty to See & Do
Continue Reading: Plan a Trip to Smithers in Northern British Columbia – Where There’s Plenty to See & DoSmithers is an Alpine-themed town halfway between Prince George and Prince Rupert. We had fun wandering the six-block main street where 7 ft. tall Alpine Al plays a giant alphorn carved out of a 1,000year-old cedar. The Sausage Factory (1107 Main St.) has been providing…
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Visit Bromley Rock Provincial Park in BC’s Okanagan Similkameen
Continue Reading: Visit Bromley Rock Provincial Park in BC’s Okanagan SimilkameenBromley Rock Provincial Park is a small and extremely popular campsite in the south Okanagan. Offering just 17 sites, Bromley Rock can be tricky to get into, but last summer we were fortunate to get a last-minute Discover Camping reservation. This allowed us to extend…
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Hiking Etiquette: 6 Tips for Sharing the Trails
Continue Reading: Hiking Etiquette: 6 Tips for Sharing the TrailsUnlike team sports like basketball or hockey, hiking and camping have no rulebook. But there are several unwritten rules of hiking etiquette that keep everyone happy and safe while protecting the wilderness too. Keep these camping and hiking etiquette tips in mind so we can…
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