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Try Geocaching This Year – Fun For The Whole Family
Continue Reading: Try Geocaching This Year – Fun For The Whole FamilyMy husband and I began Geocaching several years ago, continuing the tradition of celebrating our anniversary by trying something new. Over 1,200 geocaching sites later we are still enjoying this fun activity. There are more than 45,500 active Geocaching sites in British Columbia and many…
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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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