Rvs parked along a beach
Parksville and Qualicum Beach

Top things to see and do in Parksville

The Top 5 must-see locations in and around Parksville, B.C.

a golfer prepares to take a swing on a golf course
RV Living

RVers have responded

Carol Ann Quibell asks RVers what is important to them when they travel.

A marshy lake with surrounded by long grass and bushes.
Nanaimo

Definitely ducky

Buttertubs Marsh Bird Sanctuary on Vancouver Island is a shelter for great blue herons, Canada geese and many other species of birds.
by Kali Love
tourists going on a tour of the Sullivan Mine
Kimberley

Top things to see and do in Kimberley

If you dream of visiting an alpine community, Kimberley is a stellar choice.

Close-up of a Stone Sheep on a mountainside clearing.
Fort St. John

Natural treasures near Fort St. John

The Muskwa-Kechika Management Area near Fort St. John is a 6.4 million-hectare area that nature lovers cannot miss.

Sandhill crane flying
Outlook

Outlook—it’s for the birds

Outlook draws many birdwatchers to see flocks of migrating sandhill cranes.
by Glynis Fediuk
Western diamondback rattlesnake
Eureka

Keep your hands to yourself

Knowing some basic snake etiquette can prevent accidents with snakes.
by Glynis Fediuk
Two children look into a Purple Martin nest box that has eggs and hatched birds inside.
Camrose

Answering the purple martin’s call

The Camrose Wildlife Stewardship Society has developed summer programs to increase awareness of the community's green spaces and wildlife habitat.
by Kali Love
Merritt

Let the grass grow under your feet

The Laurie Guichon Memorial Grasslands Interpretive Site, located just outside Merritt, B.C., is a fantastic place to learn about grasslands.
by Glynis Fediuk
A man stands beside his RV and looks at the view of a lake.
Qu'Appelle Valley

The valley is calling

The Qu’Appelle Valley consists of a post-glacial melt channel and numerous coulees and hollows that weave across the landscape.
by Kali Love
Pieces of brightly coloured rock on the palm of a hand
Alberta South

What’s green, red and blue all over?

Ammolite, Alberta's official gemstone, is found only within the southern part of the province.
by Glynis Fediuk
field with wildflowers and trees
Omak

Kick back and relax outdoors

There is much beauty to be seen in the territory surrounding Omak, Washington.
Man on dig site with pick
Morden

Get close to the bone

Dig for buried treasure in the form of fossils at the Canadian Fossil Discovery Centre in Morden, Manitoba.
by Glynis Fediuk
Chetwynd

Hike to your heart’s content

Chetwynd is known as the gateway to Peace River Country and the community provides access to a plethora of hiking trails, wildflowers and wildlife.
by Kali Love
Kimberley

The playground in the Purcells

RVwest does a Q&A with Dave Quinn, a resident of Kimberley, B.C., to hear about the outdoor recreational opportunities in the area.
by Trevor Crawley
Mackenzie

A world of flora and fauna

No matter what the season, Mackenzie, B.C., has something wonderful in store.