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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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