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Kayak Camping in British Columbia’s Gulf Islands

Man and woman kyaking in the Gulf Islands
We 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 National Park on D’Arcy Island, the wind died. We rested and warmed ourselves in the sun on the beach before we set up camp. 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.

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Camping on a budget

Coolers on a picnic table and a tent in background

Camping is simple- food and gear!

Camping in B.C.’s great outdoors is still a totally do-able a... Continue Reading

Keep camping food cool and safe

Two empty containers on a counter

Empty containers are great for ice in a cooler

Even with the improvements that have been made to make coolers more e... Continue Reading

RVing in BC’s Okanagan with a Canine Companion

Black and white Shnauzer sitting in front side of motorhome
Lake 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 on a tree-covered hillside. Continue Reading

Camping Kitchen: Shake and Wake Pancakes

Pancakes and coffee in a motorhome
Nothing 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. Continue Reading

Lists: The Key to Successful Family Camping

Tents are set up in campground

Camp Is Set Up…Let’s Enjoy!

Maps, driving directions, packing lists, playlists – these are the fodder for a good road and camping trip. Here are some (more…)

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Tips to Keeping Mosquito Free

animated mosquito

Annoying pesky mosquito

Besides being the all time summer pest to most, it is a fly. Generally there are three types, with more than 3,000 species:

1.“Ades” or better known as floodwater mosquitoes lay their eggs in early spring ... Continue Reading

Rafting on the Elaho River in Squamish, BC

river rafts on Elaho River
When 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. Continue Reading

Garibaldi Lake Hike, British Columbia

View of Elfin Lake
The 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 the valley below. Continue Reading
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