Category Archive: Wild Food

Wild Food

Wild Edible Plants Okanagan Valley

Early Spring Foraging for wild edible plant Spring has arrived early in the Okanagan and so has the time for foraging wild plants you can eat. The milder climate here has a bit more to offer in regard to early spring wild edible plants than the colder regions of Canada, where the earth stays frozen much longer into the year. […]

Outdoor Activities
Road Trip
Wild Food
Yukon

Memorable Morel Mushroom Hunt in Central Yukon

Morel mushrooms are a delicacy and a sought-after food in kitchens worldwide. My first introduction to morels I remember the time growing up in Switzerland when each spring my dad got on his old bicycle and went to some secret spot in the forest to harvest a bagful of morels. Centuries later I came across morels while hiking on my […]

British Columbia
Road Trip

Exploring Nass Valley BC – Lava Fields and Nisga’a Villages

Nass Valley BC is a place to experience the wonders of remote northwestern British Columbia. The dramatic landscape together with the Nisga’a culture makes the Nass Valley a unique experience and an amazing road trip. Canada’s most recent lava flow transformed the region into a breathtaking landscape with lava fields, waterfalls, and hot springs. Backroad maps are the best for […]

British Columbia
Okanagan
Road Trip

Vernon to Osoyoos – Okanagan road trip itinerary

The whole journey from Vernon to Osoyoos can be done in one day or however long you want it to be. Apart from enjoying the glorious views, you will find many special places to stop along the way. Take your time to enjoy the many beautiful Okanagan parks, sandy beaches and crystal-clear waters. Check the access points to the Rail […]

British Columbia
Hiking
Okanagan
Road Trip

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 in length 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 […]