Vancouver Island has the highest concentration of caves in North America and Little Huson Caves is one of the best (and most accessible) examples.
This regional park offers the chance to explore a beautifully eroded canyon, with a turquoise coloured river, intricate rock formations and a spectacular cathedral-like cave entrance.
Alert Bay, also known as ‘Yalis, is one of BC’s most unique travel destinations. Welcoming, culturally rich and outstandingly beautiful, this island community offers solitude, discovery and all the ocean breezes you could ever want. Add the excellent odds of seeing wildlife (orcas, humpbacks, sea otters, eagles and more) and Alert Bay is a must visit.
With so many pristine natural areas (and over 3000km of coastline!), Vancouver Island is the perfect place to go camping. Read on for a complete guide to camping on Vancouver Island, including 25+ of the best campsites, insider tips and essential safety advice
Lake O’Hara really is the crown jewel of the Canadian Rockies. With pristine turquoise lakes, cascading waterfalls, soaring mountain peaks, giant glaciers, hanging valleys and more (!), Lake O’Hara has it all. If you only have time to explore just one place in the Canadian Rockies, Lake O’Hara would be an excellent choice.
Celebrate your connection or rekindle the spark in your relationship with a romantic getaway in the Okanagan Valley! Offering a blend of vineyards, lakes, orchards and rolling hills, the Okanagan is one of the most unique destinations for a romantic trip in BC.
Secluded but still accessible, Sointula is a special place in Queen Charlotte Strait, just off the coast of Northeast Vancouver Island. Discover the best things to do in Sointula, a peaceful and beautiful off the beaten path island destination.
British Columbia is a dream destination for multi-day hiking. Not sure where to go? Whether you’re experienced hiker or a first timer, I’ve got you covered with this guide to British Columbia’s best backpacking trails!
Fall is a magical time to travel British Columbia. The air cools, the colours change, most visitors leave and the bugs also disappear. Many BC residents consider fall to be the best time to travel. Here are our top picks for a memorable fall getaway in BC.
The Lake O’Hara Alpine Circuit is a truly spectacular high elevation hiking experience in Yoho National Park. This 11km loop trail offers a highlights reel of the Lake O’Hara area, one of the Canadian Rockies most beautiful alpine landscapes.
Discover 15+ magical places to see magnificent big trees around Vancouver Island, British Columbia, ranging from magical old growth groves and remote valleys to coastal hiking trails and scenic campgrounds
The best accompaniment to outdoor adventure? Great food and drink! The city of Vernon delivers on both fronts, a reason why it’s one of our favourite weekend destinations in BC, Canada.
The Shuswap is a firm favourite for summer vacations in BC. It has it all – a huge lake, hot weather, endless water recreation opportunities, beautiful scenery, easy highway access and more. But what about outside of summer? Well, not only does this region remain just as accessible, but it still has plenty to offer in terms of things to do.
Every year, reservations for the West Coast Trail disappear within minutes. The great news is that there are so many amazing alternative coastal BC backpacking trails to enjoy! Here are eight of the best WCT alternatives.
Discover the best things to do in Keremeos, an agricultural community tucked away in BC’s Similkameen Valley. A common stop for travellers driving between Vancouver and the Okanagan Valley, Keremeos has more to offer than the fruit stands that line the highway.
British Columbia’s beautiful southern Okanagan Valley has a lot to offer residents and visitors all year round. Discover 80+ amazing things to do, as recommended by a local, to help you have the BEST visit!
A small town on the edge of Highway 1 in British Columbia, Revelstoke is often overlooked by travellers heading between Vancouver and Calgary. But this is a mistake. The truth of it is that Revelstoke should be the destination, not the rest stop. Discover 17+ incredible things to do in the Revelstoke area.
Every autumn, E.C. Manning Provincial Park plays host to a little colour changing magic. This is all thanks to the Frosty Mountain larches, which turn a gorgeous golden yellow before the needles drop. Read on to discover everything you need to know about visiting the Frosty Mountain larches in Manning Park including when to go, how to hike there and what to bring.
The Columbia Valley offers a wealth of classic Rocky Mountain landscapes and experiences, including sparkling lakes (some with striking hues), dense forests, soaring mountain peaks, soothing hot springs, scenic hiking trails and cute communities. But the Columbia Valley has many unique aspects too, especially when visiting in the fall – warmer temps, affordable accommodation, quiet golden larch hikes and more!
The North Coast Trail is an exciting yet difficult 43km long coastal hiking adventure along the northwestern coast of Vancouver Island, British Columbia. This guide features a detailed trail description, with comprehensive campground information, itinerary inspiration and more.
Traversing some of the muddiest and wettest terrain anywhere in British Columbia (and indeed, in North America!), the North Coast Trail has the reputation of being one of the most difficult backpacking trips around. This comprehensive guide will help you prepare to hike the North Coast Trail including shuttle details, fee information, safety tips and more.