Thoughts

I’ve been to Prince George a few times on my way to other destinations in Northern BC. It’s often treated as a stopover, but after spending 2.5 days there, I think it’s worth making time for the city itself – there are lots of things to do in Prince George! I loved the easy walking …

I first heard about the East Coast Trail over 20 years ago when I was living in Halifax. I can’t believe it took me so long to finally hike this spectacular network of coastal trails on Newfoundland’s Avalon Peninsula near St. John’s. While the entire trail is over 300 km long, it’s made up of …

Terra Nova National Park in Newfoundland is definitely one of Canada’s under-the-radar National Parks. However, if you’re on a Newfoundland road trip, I think it’s worth stopping for. It’s a coastal National Park in central Newfoundland known for hiking, scenic viewpoints, and marine life. I really loved the Visitor Centre, which has a touch tank …

Twillingate is known as the iceberg capital of the world and is a popular stop for road trips across Newfoundland. Located on a pair of rocky islands in the center of the province, this tiny town is full of history, culture, hiking trails, and yes, icebergs. I’ve been there THREE times, so I’ve got lots …

Squamish, BC is known as the adventure capital of Canada… and it’s also been my hometown for the last five years. You’ll find Squamish halfway between Whistler and Vancouver, sandwiched between the ocean and the mountains. While outdoor sports are the main draw, there are tons of things to do in Squamish. I’ve been visiting …

Tenquille Lake near Pemberton is one of the most spectacular hiking locations in the Sea to Sky area… and that’s saying a lot since I think it’s the most beautiful part of BC. I’ve made two trips into this area, so I’ve put together a complete Tenquille Lake Trail hiking and backpacking guide for you. …

If you’re doing a road trip across Newfoundland, you’ll end up driving through the forested central part of the island. And since Highway 1 is the only route from east to west, you’ll go through Grand Falls-Windsor. I visited as part of a Newfoundland road trip, so here’s why I think you should slow down …

Over twenty years ago, I went to Newfoundland for the first time. It was a fly-by-seat-of-my-pants trip with no set plans, so we ended up spending two and a half days on the Great Northern Peninsula, mostly to visit L’Anse aux Meadows National Historic Site. That wasn’t enough time, so I vowed to come back! …

I got my first sun hoodie a few years ago. Initially, I was skeptical, but now it’s all I want to wear for hiking and backpacking. In this post, I’ve got everything you need to know about sun hoodies for hiking. If you haven’t heard of them, sun hoodies are lightweight, breathable, hooded long-sleeved t-shirts …

The Lower Stein Valley Trail near Lytton, BC, is one of my favourite places. I’ve made 8 hiking and backpacking trips to the eastern portion of Stein Valley Nlaka’pamux Heritage Park over the years. It is southern BC’s only intact watershed and is a truly special place. There are a few reasons why I love …