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Top things to see and do in Fort Nelson
Five engaging attractions will keep you entertained while visiting this gateway community.
Just like clockwork
Here are tales from three couples that have fully embraced the snowbird within.
Top things to see and do in Nanaimo
The community of Nanaimo has year-round activities and plenty of superb things to see and do.
Vancouver’s latest eye-con
A tour of The Eye of the Wind highlights the importance of renewable energy sources
One coastline, so many ideas
Every fourth Sunday of July, the Great International World Championship Bathtub Race starts in Nanaimo Harbour.
Victoria’s tour of opulence
Craigdarroch Castle is a monument of historic Victorian wealth, originally owned by coal baron Robert Dunsmuir
Fresh food and family fun
Originating as a carnival marketplace for Expo ’86, Lonsdale Quay Market is now one of North Vancouver’s most popular venues.
Love the wild
The Creston Valley Wildlife Management Area draws nature lovers to Creston, B.C.
Poised for the big time
Looking for an East Kootenay musical success story? Look no further than Elkford’s John Paul Smith. Smith is the vocalist for rock band Sleeping With Tuesday and the John Paul Smith Trio.
Immersed in grandeur
Revel in elegance at the Trains Deluxe Canadian Museum of Rail Travel
The good life
With Wasa Lake Provincial Park’s proximity to Kimberley and Fort Steele Heritage Town, many locals frequent the lake to swim, hike, boat or play on the sandy beaches.
Top things to see and do in Bella Coola
The Bella Coola Valley is replete with lush scenery and staggering views—here are the top four things to do in this area
Discover the unexpected
Every turn in the Cariboo Chilcotin Coast provides the traveller with delights
A place to stop and enjoy
Originally the site of one of the earliest roadhouses on the Cariboo Wagon Road that serviced British Columbia’s Cariboo Gold Rush, 100 Mile House continues to be a great place for travellers to settle in.
Towns linked by heritage
From heritage parks to the arts, Wells and Barkerville have unique and varied backgrounds.
Meet up with a moose
Grizzled miners aren’t the only wild beings in gold rush-era Barkerville.
Woodland neighbours
In the quest for classic British Columbia wildlife vewing, Prince George has to be one of the top destinations to visit.
Where waters meet
You can find an arid Mediterranean climate right here in British Columbia
Bring on the bighorns
When Rusty and I were invited to spend a weekend in Radium, courtesy of Bighorn Meadows Resort, we had the chance to slow our own pace a bit.
Paradise found
Nanaimo was named the Cultural Capital of Canada in 2008 and Parksville and Qualicum Beach have been referred to as Canada’s Riviera by the Globe and Mail newspaper.
Stroll through paradise
When you visit VanDusen Botanical Garden, you’ll find it hard to believe that you are in the heart of Vancouver.
Fruit and wine aplenty
The Thompson Okanagan is world famous for its orchards, farms and vineyards, which exist because the region’s hot, dry climate.
Fintastic fun
Vancouver Island has an amazing coastline with endless stretches of plant and animal habitat. One of the most popular things to do off the coast is whale-watching.
A new addition
RVers will have a brand new spot to get close to nature on Southern Vancouver Island, with the opening of Pedder Bay RV Resort & Marina
A delicate ecosystem
With a desert landscape that stands out against the contrasting B.C. territories, Osoyoos has unusual and endangered wildlife that you won’t see anywhere else in the province.
A creative celebration
First Nations artisans and a variety of entertainers will showcase their talents at the Lytton River Festival
