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Pacific Rim National Park Reserve, BC is a Great Place to Visit in the Off-Season
Continue Reading: Pacific Rim National Park Reserve, BC is a Great Place to Visit in the Off-SeasonPacific Rim National Park Reserve is a popular summertime destination, but it should not be overlooked for an “off-season” getaway. In the winter, the Pacific Ocean is whipped in to a frenzy and the storm watching is second to none. No matter which season you…
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Visit Mount Revelstoke National Park in August for its Stunning Vistas & Wildflowers
Continue Reading: Visit Mount Revelstoke National Park in August for its Stunning Vistas & WildflowersMount Revelstoke National Park is only a hop, skip, and a jump away from the community of Revelstoke. In less than an hour you can go from standing on the mountaintop to having a bite to eat in the city centre.
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Kootenay National Park, British Columbia Offers Great Vistas, Hiking & History
Continue Reading: Kootenay National Park, British Columbia Offers Great Vistas, Hiking & HistoryKootenay National Park, an often-overlooked neighbour to Alberta’s more popular Rocky Mountain Parks of Banff and Jasper, makes the perfect daytrip when exploring the region. It also offers enough to keep you busy for a weekend all on its own if you like stunning vistas,…
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BC’s National Historic Sites Offer a Glimpse into the Past: Here are 3 to Explore
Continue Reading: BC’s National Historic Sites Offer a Glimpse into the Past: Here are 3 to ExploreBC’s National Historic Sites are spread throughout the province, from East to West and from North to South. Several of the sites are within an easy day trip of the Fraser Valley. Others will require more planning and commitment. All are worth visiting.
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BC’s Gulf Islands National Park Reserve Offers Rich Opportunities for Exploring
Continue Reading: BC’s Gulf Islands National Park Reserve Offers Rich Opportunities for ExploringNo matter which island(s) you choose to visit, Gulf Islands National Park Reserve offers a wide variety of hiking, wildlife viewing, cycling, and watersport opportunities. The Gulf Islands are a place where time slows down, so make sure you plan lots of time for simply…
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Terrace and the Nass Valley in Northern British Columbia are worth a Visit
Continue Reading: Terrace and the Nass Valley in Northern British Columbia are worth a VisitI remember visiting Terrace, New Aiyansh and Greenville, in Northern BC years ago. A long drive of about 15 hours from Vancouver, just under 1,400 km and multiple stops I will never forget. My father did his residency program in the smaller towns of both…
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Explore Fort Langley & Gulf of Georgia Cannery Historic Sites & Check Out Some of BC’s Fascinating History
Continue Reading: Explore Fort Langley & Gulf of Georgia Cannery Historic Sites & Check Out Some of BC’s Fascinating HistoryToday we are highlighting two National Historic Sites, Fort Langley and Gulf of Georgia Cannery. Both are easily accessible day trips from Metro Vancouver, and then in June we will be talking about three National Historic Sites that are spread throughout the province and would…
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Yoho National Park, BC – A Jewel in the Canadian Rockies
Continue Reading: Yoho National Park, BC – A Jewel in the Canadian RockiesYoho is the slightly western counterpart of the better-known Banff National Park. Covering 1,310 square kilometres, the park makes up a portion of UNESCO’s Canadian Rocky Mountain Parks World Heritage Site. Yoho offers a bountiful range of both easily accessible and more challenging terrain, guaranteeing…
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Treasure Hunting in British Columbia’s Gold Country
Continue Reading: Treasure Hunting in British Columbia’s Gold CountryThe thrill of a modern treasure hunt comes alive with Geocaching in Gold Country, an area of BC’s interior rich in cultural and geographic diversity. Geocaching combines outdoor recreation, technology, and a good old-fashioned treasure hunt.
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Six Tips for a Successful Fishing Trip with Kids in British Columbia
Continue Reading: Six Tips for a Successful Fishing Trip with Kids in British ColumbiaIf you love fishing, you are probably hoping that your kids will as well. Many anglers have great childhood memories of fishing with their grandparents, parents, aunts, uncles, or other fishing teachers. With Spring Break just around the corner, some of you will be venturing…
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Converting a Utility Trailer into an RV to house us and the Motorcycle
Continue Reading: Converting a Utility Trailer into an RV to house us and the MotorcycleWe wanted an inexpensive RV to not only sleep in on our travels but to house our motorcycle as well. So, we set out to convert a utility cargo trailer into a camping trailer.
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Five Spots to Ice Fish and Camp this Winter in British Columbia
Continue Reading: Five Spots to Ice Fish and Camp this Winter in British ColumbiaIce fishing is often overlooked as a winter activity, especially if you live in southern B.C. But fishing opportunities do not stop when the temperature freezes – they only get more exciting. Ice fishing is a very social sport and requires only a limited amount…
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Fun Family Camping Trip to the Okanagan, British Columbia
Continue Reading: Fun Family Camping Trip to the Okanagan, British ColumbiaIt doesn’t feel like summer until we visit Penticton, the interior of BC where it’s always warmer and where fruit orchards and wineries make for a picturesque summer photo. With our trailer in tow, the average five-hour commute allows us to enjoy the beautiful lush…
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Roadtrekking in British Columbia’s Southern Interior
Continue Reading: Roadtrekking in British Columbia’s Southern InteriorRecently we took our Roadtrek van on a camping trip “Roadtrekking” through some of the not so well-known but delightful smaller towns in the Okanagan area of the southern interior of British Columbia. The first day, we left the Vancouver area and headed up Highway…
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Go “BIG” or just Go Camping…..
Continue Reading: Go “BIG” or just Go Camping…..Camping has changed – big time! Just go to most campgrounds right now and look around. What do you see? Hotels! Yes I said hotels – gone are the modest canvas tents of yesteryear. Now they have separate entrances, vaulted ceilings, e-ports and solar adapters…
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Pemberton, British Columbia – a Fun Diversion from Whistler
Continue Reading: Pemberton, British Columbia – a Fun Diversion from WhistlerAs you arrive in Pemberton, the Visitor Centre is located on Hwy 99 opposite Petro Canada or McDonald’s. We followed signage to the town centre and found ample parking on the street. It was a pleasant stroll through the various stores and the shop assistants…
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Hidden Waterways in British Columbia for the Hiker
Continue Reading: Hidden Waterways in British Columbia for the HikerThere are many hidden waterways in British Columbia which offer some of the lesser known places to cool off in the water during the summer. Here are highlights of a few of the best waterways to cool off for the avid hiker.
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Keeping you, and your family dog cool while camping in British Columbia
Continue Reading: Keeping you, and your family dog cool while camping in British ColumbiaWhile most of us enjoy the hot, lazy, sunny days of summer, it is sometimes a challenge to keep cool and that goes for your family pet too. Here are some ideas that our family have found helpful on our camping trips.
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A Perfect Moment: Mountain Biking in Northern British Columbia
Continue Reading: A Perfect Moment: Mountain Biking in Northern British ColumbiaOn every trip, there is that golden moment: when everything has come together just right, when all the miles travelled, the hard work and effort pays off and you experience a sensation of perfect calm and contentment.
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5 Ways to Make Your RV Feel Like Home
Continue Reading: 5 Ways to Make Your RV Feel Like HomeThe vast and breathtaking landscape of British Columbia is the perfect backdrop for any RV trip. That’s why so many travelers are investing in these homes on wheels and setting out to see the sights and take in the natural beauty of this scenic and…
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RVing in BC is a Different World – And One I’m Starting to Love
Continue Reading: RVing in BC is a Different World – And One I’m Starting to LoveAs total newbies, we had never been to an RV park, and had no idea what to expect – but everywhere we went, we were warmly greeted, given information on the area, advice on hook-ups, and, although I was more than pleased to see pull-through…
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Camping at Joffre Lakes, British Columbia With Friends
Continue Reading: Camping at Joffre Lakes, British Columbia With FriendsIf I could recommend one hike to anyone visiting the Whistler area, it would have to be Joffre Lakes. Located north-east of Whistler off the Duffey Lake Road (Hwy 99), I would say it’s one of the most spectacular hikes of BC, if not Canada,…
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Camping in Yoho National Park
Continue Reading: Camping in Yoho National ParkAs we set off in early September, we knew that our camping trip would be filled with adventures, and Yoho National Park certainly did not disappoint. After getting advice at the fantastic park visitor centre in Field, we were headed to the Takakkaw Falls Walk-In…
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What is Canadian Camping Week?
Continue Reading: What is Canadian Camping Week?This week, I attended the launch of the inaugural Canadian Camping Week event that took place at Fort Camping located in Brae Island Regional Park in Fort Langley. Having worked in the Camping and RV sector in BC for over seven years it was a…
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Kayak Camping in British Columbia’s Gulf Islands
Continue Reading: Kayak Camping in British Columbia’s Gulf IslandsWe launched from Island View Beach on a windy but clear day and made good time across to D’Arcy Island where we spent the first night. As we rounded the last bend of the channel between Little D’Arcy Island and entered the bay at the…
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Whistler Fun with Kids (Without Hitting the Slopes)
Continue Reading: Whistler Fun with Kids (Without Hitting the Slopes)Recently our family had the chance to head up to Whistler in the early summer for a quick day trip. We don’t ski or snowboard, so we were looking for fun activities we could enjoy off the slopes. Here are a few activities we enjoyed. Before you go, we recommend…
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Camping on a budget
Continue Reading: Camping on a budgetCamping in B.C.’s great outdoors is still a totally do-able activity, even if your experience is limited and your budget almost non-existent. Be creative, start small and keep it simple. Remember it’s about the doing, not the having. Gear- Start with a basic list of…
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Keep camping food cool and safe
Continue Reading: Keep camping food cool and safeEven with the improvements that have been made to make coolers more efficient, it’s hard to keep your food cool when you’re camping. Although blocks of ice are great, they make a mess in your cooler when they melt. And at many campsites, it is…
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RVing in BC’s Okanagan with a Canine Companion
Continue Reading: RVing in BC’s Okanagan with a Canine CompanionLake Okanagan Provincial Park, located between Peachland and Summerland, is rimmed by a swim-safe beach and canopied by lush deciduous trees. It’s divided into two parts. The sites in the South section snuggle together on a lake-shore jetty and those in the North terrace are…
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Camping Kitchen: Shake and Wake Pancakes
Continue Reading: Camping Kitchen: Shake and Wake PancakesNothing says “vacation” like pancakes. Ditch the measuring tools, bowls and whisks, and use this recipe to serve up from-scratch pancakes while on the road. It can made on a camp stove, in an RV kitchen, or even in a cast-iron pan over the fire.
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Rafting on the Elaho River in Squamish, BC
Continue Reading: Rafting on the Elaho River in Squamish, BCWhen the sun is beating down on a hot summer’s day, the only thing you want to do is be near cool, refreshing water. One of the best remedies for keeping yourself cool is to do something involving cool splurges into water.
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Garibaldi Lake Hike, British Columbia
Continue Reading: Garibaldi Lake Hike, British ColumbiaThe hike to Garibaldi Lake is a cruisy 9 km walk up from Rubble Creek car park (just south of Whistler) on a well graded trail through towering Douglas-fir and western red cedar before leveling out to expose stunning views of Garibaldi Provincial Park and…
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