Category Archive: Wild Food

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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 […]

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
Trail Ride Vacations

Best Horseback Adventures in 2023

Why not combine your Canadian vacation with a horseback adventure? Heading out on a guided trail ride with a well-established outfitter and exploring the surrounding wilderness followed by a Cowboy Cookout will be a special experience you won’t forget. Or check out the Canadian Rockies Combo which includes a helicopter tour, a hike and a horseback ride. Horseback Adventures – […]

British Columbia
Outdoor Activities

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 […]

Special Places
Yukon

16 Best Towns and Places in Yukon

Yukon Territory is a thinly populated wilderness, home to Canada’s tallest mountains and the world’s largest ice fields below the Arctic. It’s the place where animals outnumber humans. Tiny towns, villages, and unique places in Yukon are scattered across the land, but they are wide and far apart. Yukon residents have inhabited these regions for generations and many of Yukon’s […]