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BC’s Gulf Islands National Park Reserve Offers Rich Opportunities for Exploring

No 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

I 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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Yoho National Park, BC – A Jewel in the Canadian Rockies

Yoho 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

The 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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Five Spots to Ice Fish and Camp this Winter in British Columbia

Ice 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

It 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

Recently 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…..

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

As 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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A Perfect Moment: Mountain Biking in Northern British Columbia

On 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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