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Category Archive: British Columbia

The Northern Adventure Canada at Writing on Stone Provincial Park

The Northern Adventure: Road Home Through Southern Alberta & British Columbia’s West Kootenays

After crossing the forests of northern Alberta, exploring the remote communities of northern Saskatchewan and following the historic Red Coat Trail across southern Saskatchewan, it was finally time to head home.
But rather than taking the fastest route back to British Columbia, I chose one more adventure.
This final chapter of The Northern Adventure leads through the rolling hills of southern Alberta, the fascinating hoodoos of Writing-on-Stone Provincial Park, the mountain scenery of the Crowsnest Pass and the familiar roads of British Columbia’s Kootenays.

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Cabin Fever in the frozen north

What To Do When Cabin Fever Hits

Cabin fever is a common shared experience across northern latitudes. We mostly use the term Cabin Fever for being bored and confined and feeling trapped. For Northerners, this means counting the restless days until the ice breakup and the chance to get underway. I never knew until this winter what cabin fever truly means. Every winter since my arrival in […]

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Wilderness Road Trip Through The Cariboo Mountains

The wilderness road from Wells to Likely, British Columbia, Canada, is a remote backroad with hardly any traffic. Before I dropped in at the cute little Visitor Information Centre in Wells, BC, on my way to Barkerville, I had never heard of the wilderness road that winds through the Cariboo Mountains. Taking this scenic road from Wells to Likely saved […]

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Kens winter camp in the Nicola Valley

Winter Camping In BC, Ken’s Story and Tips

Kens, winter camp in the Nicola River Valley, British Columbia Winter camping in a tent is something I haven’t experienced yet. Therefore Camper Ken is going to share his winter camping story with us and a few tips for staying safe. Winter Camping in BC – Camper Ken’s Story Summer, Thanksgiving and Halloween are over. My days of trolling the […]

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Kelowna itinerary - harbour view

Kelowna Itinerary – Six Days in Kelowna, British Columbia

Kelowna, the third-largest metropolis in British Columbia, is centrally located and a great home base for exploring the beautiful Okanagan Valley. The name Kelowna is adopted from the indigenous people and means “grizzly bear”. The hot Okanagan climate makes Kelowna ideal for outdoor fun, whether on the lake or in the surrounding hills. Pack your hiking boots and climb some hills, […]

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Stewart - small town to visit in BC

25 Best Small Towns In BC To Visit

How many times have you driven through small towns in BC on your way to ‘somewhere’, only to find out later that you missed something interesting or special? That sure can be disappointing, especially if you’re unlikely to visit that area again. Hopefully, my collection of small towns in BC will get you to stop next time you drive through […]

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Beach at Evely Recreation site

Scenic Westside Road Vernon to Kelowna

Westside Road is a scenic, alternative route running from Highway 97 near the north end of Okanagan Lake to Highway 97 in West Kelowna. This stretch of road is about 67 km with narrow, curvy and hilly sections. Westside Road Come and enjoy Westside Road, a hidden gem in the Okanagan, British Columbia. Explore the Tail of the Ogopogo, which […]

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