May 16, 2019
7 WHIMSICAL TRAILS IN BC THAT’LL MAKE YOU FEEL LIKE YOU’RE IN A FAIRYTALE
Add a little touch of magic to your hike (or forest bathing session) with these whimsical trails in BC that are straight out of a fairytale.
bc, hiking, parks, trials
April 11, 2019
How locals make the most of Whistler in spring
What’s the best thing about Whistler? Some might say it’s the epic mountains. Others might say the incredible outdoor recreation. For someone else, it’s the first-class restaurants or the fabulous stores or the lavish accommodations. Heck, we’re running out of superlatives! And, sure, they’d be right. It’s all of those...
bc, festival, local, spring, whistler
April 09, 2019
Four couples-approved B.C. adventures to try in 2019
Escaping the ordinary is essential to keeping the flame alive, but you don’t have to travel far to get away from it all. You and your sweetheart need only journey into British Columbia’s backyard to find ample opportunities to strengthen your bond.
adventure, bc, haida gwaii, kootenay, okanagan
February 28, 2019
THE ULTIMATE GUIDE TO SNOWSHOEING IN MANNING PARK: 10 PLACES TO GO SNOWSHOEING
Manning Park is probably the best place to snowshoe in south west BC. I know that’s a pretty bold statement, but let me prove it to you: Easy drive from Greater Vancouver on a plowed and sanded highway.
bc, manning park, outdoors, snowshoeing, winter
February 26, 2019
THE ULTIMATE GUIDE TO SNOWSHOEING IN SQUAMISH: 9 PLACES TO GO SNOWSHOEING
Squamish is the outdoor recreation capital of Canada. So it’s no surprise that the outdoorsy fun continues in the winter… in the form of snowshoeing. But First… Be Prepared Make a Trip Plan Snowshoeing in BC is no joke. While these trails may be steps from a busy highway, they...
bc, outdoors, snowshoeing, squamish
February 19, 2019
Industry expert: Author Stephen Hui keeps finding new hiking trails
Born and raised in Vancouver, local hiking guru Stephen Hui was exposed to the breathtaking beauty of B.C.’s great outdoors at an early age. The author and photographer of the best-selling guidebook 105 Hikes In and Around Southwestern British Columbia and former Straight staffer doesn’t think he’ll ever get tired of the hikes in...
bc, hiking, trails, vancouver
January 29, 2019
10 AWESOME BC CAMPSITES YOU NEED TO BOOK FOR SUMMER 2019
Eat, sleep, camp, repeat. It’s time to start plotting some awesome adventures for 2019. If you’re outdoorsy then you’re going to want to get a heads start on making campground reservations. The province has a plethora of pristine provincial parks and places to set up camp for a relaxing retreat...
2019, bc, booking, campsite
January 17, 2019
December 2018’s snowfall in Whistler broke a 24-year-old record
Just how epic has the snow been in Whistler lately? Well, their December snowfall total smashed a previous record held for 24-years. And the snow keeps falling.
bc, blackcomb, snow, whistler
November 15, 2018
5 SCENIC BRIDGES YOU CAN VISIT FOR DAZZLING VIEWS OF FALL FOLIAGE IN BC
Embrace Autumn by exploring the great outdoors and all the abundant colours the season brings along with it.
autumn, bc, bridges, fall
October 11, 2018
Natural Wonders: 5 Places to View Spawning Salmon in BC
Fall is spawning season in British Columbia—and 2018 marks a dominant year for this annual ritual. That means you’ll see scores of salmon fighting their way upstream as they take their final journey. Head to the province’s mighty rivers and streams, camera in hand, to witness one of Mother Nature’s...
bc, run, salmon, spawning
September 06, 2018
6 WONDROUS PLACES TO GO “FOREST BATHING” IN BC
The term “forest bathing” originated in Japan, meaning the practice of taking a brief, leisurely walk through the woods.
bathing, bc, forest
August 28, 2018
MOST BEAUTIFUL LAKES IN BRITISH COLUMBIA: ROAD TRIP IDEAS
Summer is the time for road trips, soaking up the great outdoors, and floating around in a lake. Explore one (or all) of these BC lakes that are totally worth the road trip.
bc, lakes, roadtrip
August 23, 2018
THIS BC LAKE MADE NATIONAL GEOGRAPHIC’S 10 MOST BEAUTIFUL LAKES IN THE WORLD
Located in Vernon, Kalamalka Lake stuns visitors with its multifaceted, colourful waters.
bc, kalamalka lake, national geographic’s
August 21, 2018
THIS GLAMPING GETAWAY IN HALFMOON BAY WILL TAKE YOUR BREATH AWAY
This place just may be as magical as running off to Neverland. Escape to the Sunshine Coast’s Halfmoon Bay to discover a romantic tree house cottage tucked away in the lush forest.
bay, bc, coast, glamping, halfmoon, sunshine
July 10, 2018
25 Incredible Hiking Trails in British Columbia
If you think that 'Beautiful British Columbia' has become a trite moniker, it's time to get off the sofa. This province is home to four mountain systems, 18 volcanoes and a host of lakes, rivers and marshes. One-third of B.C. is barren alpine tundra, icefield and glacier; boasting just over 14 million hectacres of...
bc, hiking, trails
June 19, 2018
MOST BEAUTIFUL LAKES IN BRITISH COLUMBIA: ROAD TRIP IDEAS
Summer is the time for road trips, soaking up the great outdoors, and floating around in a lake. Explore one (or all) of these BC lakes that are totally worth the road trip.
bc, lakes, road, road trip, trip
