Kootenay National Park is one of the lesser-known parks in the Canadian Rockies, yet its northern boundary lies just 30 minutes drive from Banff townsite. It also has some of the most distinctive features of any of the Rockies parks.
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.
Part wine tour, part fun run, timing isn’t everything for the Half Corked Marathon. In fact, timing isn’t even recorded, with the warning that ‘if you come first, you’ve actually lost.’
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!
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.
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.
Visiting Tofino during storm season offers can be an exhilarating experience, whether you choose to witness the ferocious weather from the beach or a hot tub. Here’s everything you need to know!
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!
Located in British Columbia, just over the provincial border from Banff, Yoho is full of everything that makes the Rockies so spectacular – huge mountains, turquoise lakes, lush valleys, impressive waterfalls and more. Here are the must-do experiences, shared by a frequent visitor!
Steep, short and satisfying – that’s the Hermit Trail in a nutshell. In just two hours, you can hike from the highway parking lot to stunning alpine meadows framed by towering mountain peaks. Sure, it’ll take some work to get there but the rewards are truly glorious. Here’s what you need to know about this Glacier National Park (Canada) hike!
BC’s provincial park system ranks third in size in North America, behind only the national parks of Canada and the USA. This post showcases our top picks for BC’s best provincial parks, based on 10+ years of hands on research.
Deciding when is the best time to visit any destination is always difficult – Vancouver Island being no exception. Whether you’re trying to choose the perfect time or only have a small window to go, this post breaks down exactly what you can expect throughout the seasons.
Kinney Lake is one of Mount Robson Provincial Park’s most accessible gems – a spectacular turquoise lake framed by mountain peaks, including the highest in the Canadian Rockies, located less than 5km from the trailhead. Here’s everything you need to know about hiking to Kinney Lake in Mount Robson Provincial Park.
The Berg Lake Trail is an iconic multi-day hiking adventure in British Columbia, Canada. But what to bring on this unforgettable backpacking trip? In this post, I aim to help you create your own perfect Berg Lake Trail packing list.
The Othello Tunnels were carved through solid granite over a century ago, an engineering marvel that enables modern visitors to walk through the heart of the steep Coquihalla Canyon. This guide provides a full overview of the Othello Tunnels, covering their history, recent restoration, and key information for anyone planning a visit.
If you’ve ever driven through southern British Columbia, chances are you’ve passed through Hope (and probably stopped fo coffee). Spend a little time here, however, and you’ll realise that Hope is more than just a pit stop. The meeting place of mountains, highways, railways and rivers, it is abundant in natural beauty, history and outdoor adventure opportunities.
Did you know that you can see grizzly bears in BC’s legendary Great Bear Rainforest right from Vancouver Island? And from the colourful historic village of Telegraph Cove, too – combining wildlife and heritage in one adventure!
Want to see black bears on Vancouver Island? Head to Tofino! Spectacular Clayoquot Sound has such a dense black bear population due to its abundant natural food sources and mild climate. The best way to go bear watching in Tofino is to join a tour – here’s everything you need to know.
For countless travellers visiting Canada, spotting a wild grizzly bear is the ultimate bucket-list moment. In Campbell River, BC, we were able to do just that, at a safe distance in their natural habitat. It was truly a magical and, honestly, quite surreal experience – the best way to see wild bears in Canada!
Picture a turquoise alpine lake ringed by rugged peaks, a remote teahouse, and a meadow glowing with golden larches. Believe it or not, this isn’t Banff National Park. It’s Diana Lake, which is tucked into an alpine valley beneath the Brisco Range on the BC side of the Canadian Rockies.