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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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Discover 8 Camping Experiences in British Columbia This Summer
Continue Reading: Discover 8 Camping Experiences in British Columbia This SummerFor those of us who are lucky enough to live in BC, we have an incredible backyard to explore. From remote wilderness experiences, family-friendly campgrounds to luxury glamping, BC offers an array of camping options. We have a short list of camping options slightly off…
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Big Bar Lake Provincial Park in the Cariboo, British Columbia
Continue Reading: Big Bar Lake Provincial Park in the Cariboo, British ColumbiaIf you don’t mind a little jaunt off the beaten (and paved) path, Big Bar Lake Provincial Park, 42 kilometres northwest of Clinton, makes an excellent weekend escape in the South Cariboo.
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Three Places Where British Columbia’s Cariboo Region Locals Like to Camp
Continue Reading: Three Places Where British Columbia’s Cariboo Region Locals Like to CampOver the past few years, these local families have shared their Cariboo Region camping experiences with us—from the new places they’ve only just discovered to those family-favourites that they love to revisit.
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Camping in British Columbia’s West Kootenays: Checking out three great campsites
Continue Reading: Camping in British Columbia’s West Kootenays: Checking out three great campsitesCamping in the West Kootenay’s is a great way to explore the area and visit communities like Nakusp and Burton. So in July 2020, we visited three campgrounds near or on the shores of Arrow Lake and the town of Nakusp.
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Camping at its best: Revelstoke to Galena Bay, British Columbia
Continue Reading: Camping at its best: Revelstoke to Galena Bay, British ColumbiaIf 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!
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Exploring History in New Denver, British Columbia
Continue Reading: Exploring History in New Denver, British ColumbiaNot only is B.C. wild and beautiful, it’s rich in history too. Last summer we took a road trip through the Kootenay Rockies region, hoping to get a taste of some of the wildest camping Canada has to offer.
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Off the Beaten Track: Nisga’a Memorial Lava Bed Park
Continue Reading: Off the Beaten Track: Nisga’a Memorial Lava Bed ParkFor 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.
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RV Snowbirding at Oliver in BC’s Okanagan
Continue Reading: RV Snowbirding at Oliver in BC’s OkanaganOliver, BC is well known as the “Wine Capital of Canada” and home to more than 40 wineries! However, it is not just a place to go wine tasting in the summer; it is extremely popular for snowbirds and those wanting a little winter adventure.
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