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Pemberton to Lillooet Road Trip Guide: Best Stops Along Highway 99 (Duffey Lake Road)

The Duffey Lake Road, part of Highway 99, connects two distinctive communities, each with its own unique character and surrounded by dramatically different landscapes. Along the way, enjoy views of turquoise lakes and rivers, snow-capped peaks, vast glaciers and waterfalls. This post shares our favourite stops along Highway 99 between Lillooet and Pemberton, from hiking trails and campgrounds to roadside viewpoints and day use areas.

Peach Cliff Hike in Okanagan Falls, British Columbia: Complete Trail Guide

Just a short drive south of Penticton, the Peach Cliff hike is short, rewarding and surprisingly interesting. The panoramic views span Vaseux Lake and McIntyre Bluff, stretch across Okanagan Falls and Skaha Lake, and reach all the way to Penticton. As locals, this is one of our favourite trails for a quick early morning summer hike, before the heat sets in.

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48 Hours in Prince Rupert: Best Things to Do

Mountains, ocean and rainforest meet in Prince Rupert, Northwestern BC. Over 16 hours drive from Vancouver (or less than 2 hours by plane), this small city is a gateway to both the Pacific and untamed wilderness. It is also Canada’s rainiest – or, as I prefer, the one with the most rainbows!

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Kettle Valley Rail Trail (KVR) Guide: Midway to Hope

The Kettle Valley Rail Trail (KVR) is one of southern BC’s best assets. Whether you’re looking to learn more about the KVR Trail, find the best sections to explore or pick up a few trip planning tips, this guide has you covered.

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Victoria to Nanaimo Road Trip Guide: 12+ of the Best Places to Stop

For many travellers, the drive from Victoria to Nanaimo is seen as a simple 90-minute trip between Vancouver Island’s two largest cities. But there’s far more to this route than just getting from A to B. Speeding along Highway 1 means skipping past countless worthwhile stops, such as one of BC’s best provincial parks and the world’s largest outdoor collection of totem poles.

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10 Amazing Places to Visit in Eastern Canada

There’s no shortage of incredible sights and scenery to see in New Brunswick, Nova Scotia, PEI, Newfoundland and coastal Quebec. While iconic spots like Peggy’s Cove, Gros Morne National Park, Toronto and Hopewell Rocks often take the spotlight, there are so many hidden gems as well. Here are our top picks!

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Snowbird Pass, Mount Robson Provincial Park: Complete Hiking Guide

Snowbird Pass is the most popular day hike from Berg Lake and it’s easy to see why. With spectacular alpine scenery from start to finish, this trail is about the journey as much as the destination. Huge glaciers, lush alpine meadows, marmots, mountain goats and more!

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Basingstoke Canal Towpath, UK: Complete Walking Guide

The UK is threaded with a network of canals, linking landscapes and communities. The 200+ year old Basingstoke Canal is lined by a 32 mile (51km) towpath, which passes a 13th century castle, WWII fortifications, 28 locks and plenty of pubs.

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Parks Canada Reservation Guide: Pro Tips and Insights to Secure a Camp Spot

Having a reservation is the most stress free way to explore and camp in Canada’s national parks. It secures you a spot, a guaranteed place to set up camp and peace of mind during your trip. This post shares pro tips and insights for using Parks Canada camping reservation system plus suggestions of what to do if you don’t secure the site you want.

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Top of the Giant Hike, Ontario: Complete Trail Guide

As rewarding as it is challenging, the Top of the Giant Trail offers an unique all day hiking experience in northwestern Ontario. The path ascends the ‘knees’ of the Sleeping Giant, an impressive formation of volcanic rock rising above beautiful Lake Superior, revealing wide ranging vistas of the water as well as the parks’ boreal forest and a deep natural gorge.

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Waterton Lakes National Park 3 Day Itinerary: Hiking, Wildlife and Waterfalls

Waterton Lakes National Park may be the smallest in the Canadian Rockies, but its size in no way limits its grandeur. This is the place where rolling prairie collides with rugged mountains and the contrast is truly dramatic. This three day itinerary highlights the best and most beautiful activities in the park.

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Baker Lake and the Skoki Loop Hiking Guide, Banff National Park

The Skoki Valley is a much-loved part of Banff National Park and it’s easy to see why. A network of well travelled backcountry trails connect a series of spectacular valleys, passes, mountains and lakes. For anyone who loves the alpine, it’s a dream to explore. One of the most popular routes is the Skoki Loop, with Baker Lake serving as one of its many highlights.

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