Stories

On the road again and out to British Columbia’s west coast in our RV.  Tofino, surfer tourist mecca and Ucluelet, it’s lesser known and frequented fishing centred cousin. Continue Reading

If you’re one of the many who spend the sunny season RVing or camping across the province, there’s a new way to make your summer travels even more rewarding—by joining the 2025 BC Farmers’ Market Summer Challenge. Continue Reading

It’s time to bring out the sweaters and store the flip flops! The fall season is a perfect time to avoid the crowds and explore BC while camping. In the shoulder season, Provincial Parks and private campgrounds usually have space available, allowing you to be spontaneous in where you camp. Continue Reading

By reserving a campsite for a whole season, you get the freedom to come and go as you please, with your RV always set up and ready. It’s the ultimate way to maximize your time outdoors, minimize the logistics, and truly settle into a summer rhythm. Continue Reading

Hitting the road in your RV opens the door to unforgettable adventures—but safety must come first. Whether you’re a new RV owner or a seasoned traveller, these pre-trip checks and driving tips will help you stay safe and confident on the road. Continue Reading

As I have family and friends in the Prince George and Burns Lake area of Northern BC my husband and I thought it would be fun to circumnavigate BC, driving up through the centre of the province. Then we would head west to Prince Rupert and south via BC Ferries from Prince Rupert to Port Hardy on Vancouver Island and back to our home in Victoria. This loop is approximately 2,500 km (1,550 mi) so leave lots of time to explore BC and plan accordingly. Continue Reading

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

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

Whenever we visit a new campground, after settling in we take a walk around making notes on the various sites for reference should we return.  We have our favorite spaces at places we frequent and if those aren’t available, we simply don’t go or choose another date when they are available.  Continue Reading

Christmas gifts for the camper and traveler.  This year I am basing my blog on you – the camping family.  Continue Reading

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