If you love the outdoors, Thunder Bay deserves a spot on your Canadian bucket list. This Northwestern Ontario city blends industrial grit with beautiful natural surroundings. With Lake Superior and the Canadian Shield as a backdrop, Thunder Bay is an outdoor adventure playground.
The 22km long Berg Lake Trail, most often backpacked over several days, has it all – massive glaciers, jagged mountain peaks, steep forested valleys, dramatic waterfalls, and turquoise coloured lakes. Put simply, it’s a showcase of the very best the Canadian Rockies has to offer.
British Columbia and road trips go hand in hand. The province’s vast, spectacular landscapes make every drive feel like an adventure in itself. This post shares our top picks for BC’s best road trips, based on 13+ years of hands on experience.
San Josef Bay showcases true Vancouver Island coastal wilderness. For visitors willing to go the distance, San Josef Bay holds an extra surprise beyond its remote sandy shores and ocean vistas: majestic sea stacks, sculpted by the relentless ocean waves. Here’s everything you need to know.
Fallen in love with Lake O’Hara in British Columbia but don’t have a shuttle bus reservation to get there? Perhaps you missed the chance to join the lottery in March or didn’t realise there was a lottery system at all. Either way, this post is for you! I’ll explain how it is still possible to visit Lake O’Hara without a reservation.
The Okanagan Valley is the place to be in spring, especially in April and early May. Few other places in BC shake off winter this quickly. Discover how to spend 3 days in Vernon in spring, to enjoy the season to its fullest!
Did you know that there are basalt columns in British Columbia? The Aberdeen Columns near Vernon are a great example and a must see for beyond the beaten path enthusiasts. While the Aberdeen Columns are not the only examples of this type of volcanic rock in BC, they are one of the most accessible. Here are the details you need to go.
In the mood for a BC road trip but want to go off the beaten path a little? This Nelson to Revelstoke road trip may be the adventure you’re looking for! Combining beautiful lake scenery, dramatic waterfalls, forested valleys, rugged mountains and gold mining history, this itinerary is both interesting and visually compelling.
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.
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.
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.
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.