Most visitors to Vancouver Island see only Tofino and Victoria – great combination – but Vancouver Island has MUCH more to offer! See the magnificence of Vancouver Island without the crowds on these three road trip itineraries.
Cape Chignecto Provincial Park hosts one of the few multi-day backpacking trails in Nova Scotia. It is quality over quantity in this case, as the Cape Chignecto Coastal Trail provides a beautiful, varied and challenging hike, showcasing the power of the huge Bay of Fundy tides. This is a backpacking trip not to miss.
There are hundreds (thousands, even!) of free places to camp all over BC. Here’s my guide to finding them and how to camp for free in British Columbia, Canada
So many provinces and kilometres to travel across PEI, Nova Scotia, New Brunswick, Newfoundland, Quebec and Ontario, but where to go? Here is just a taste of the amazing places to visit in Eastern Canada.
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 with recommended climbs and insider tips.
A tiny island with a fascinating history involving international governments, hostages and financial ruin
Wilderness, wildlife and outdoor adventures all wrapped up in one stunning place! Why Vancouver Island should be on your ‘must visit’ list
They say the best things in life are free; it’s absolutely true on Vancouver Island, Canada. Here’s all the details of how you can explore this beautiful place for free
Gladstone Provincial Park is a beyond the beaten path wilderness area in British Columbia, Canada. Surrounding the northern shores of narrow Christina Lake, this provincial park offers rustic canoe camping experiences for paddlers.
Crossing the Arctic Circle on the Dempster Highway to reach Inuvik, the Midnight Sun, and millions of mosquitoes. An unforgettable journey
The rush to the north in time for the summer solstice. Our mammoth 3750km drive from Vancouver to the start of the Dempster Highway, Yukon Territory
A busy few weeks along the Sunshine Coast, including over 100km of paddling around the Powell Forest Canoe Circuit and beautiful Desolation Sound
Zigzagging across mid and southern Vancouver Island, exploring Tofino, Newcastle Island, Carmanah Walbran, Salt Spring Island, Goldstream Park and Shawnigan Lake. Massive trees, hot springs, beautiful ocean views, train trestles and more!
A summary of our road trip around and about Northern Vancouver Island in early Spring, hiking Cape Scott, paddling in Johnstone Strait and exploring free caves