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.
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.
Over the past decade, the backcountry has taught me more than any guidebook ever could. The reality is, our early backpacking and multi-day paddling adventures were full of missteps. Behind the scenes of 10+ years of outdoor adventure, featuring the mistakes and unexpected events that taught us what really matters on the trail.
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!
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.
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!
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.
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.
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.
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.
Glacier-fed and surrounded by impossibly high mountains, Maligne Lake offers the most epic multi-day canoe trip in the Canadian Rockies. In this post, I’m going to tell you everything you need to know about planning a Maligne Lake canoe trip.
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.
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!