The Heather Trail offers what I believe to be a near-perfect backpacking experience with stunning views, interesting terrain and great camping facilities. The difficulty…
Just Beyond the Beaten Path Okanagan Valley Road Trip
The Okanagan Valley is hard to beat for a lazy summer road trip. The views are epic, distances are short (it’s only 170km from…
Journey Into Valhalla: A Hiking and Paddling Adventure
Valhalla. Majestic, mysterious and magical all at once, the name of this park alone inspires wonder. The peaks of Valhalla Provincial Park (with names…
A Float on the Penticton River Channel, BC
River tubing is a classic summer experience in British Columbia. Floats can be fast and exciting or long and lazy. Some travel through beautiful…
Vaseux Lake, BC: A Southern Okanagan gem
Highway 97 through the Okanagan Valley is almost an endless parade of lakes, rivers and man-made channels. Water, water, everywhere but where to choose…
Vancouver to Calgary Road Trip: Alternatives to Highway 1
The drive from Vancouver to Calgary is something of a highlights reel of BC and Alberta. With often only a week or two in…
The Perfect Summer Weekend in Penticton, BC
Penticton may just be the ultimate summer getaway town in BC. With two glittering lakes, dozen of sandy beaches, hot sun, endless vineyards and…
A Guide to Climbing at Skaha Bluffs, Penticton, BC
Skaha Bluffs Provincial Park is one of the best places to climb in Canada with over 1000 climbs found in three canyons. Complete climbing guide written by a Penticton local ith recommended climbs and insider tips.
Kayaking Northern Desolation Sound, BC
Desolation Sound is anything but desolate. Warm waters, protected bays, towering rock bluffs and idyllic islands framed by a mountainous backdrop….Desolation Sound is simply…
The Best of Canada: Our Favourite Moments
In honour of Canada’s 150th birthday this past weekend, I thought I’d share my favourite places and moments of life and travels in this…