British Columbia
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Things to Do in Golden, BC: Best Attractions, Hikes, and National Parks
Over the years, I’ve driven through Golden dozens of times on my way to the Canadian Rockies. Sometimes I stop for a meal, a quick hike, or an overnight stay. But until recently, I hadn’t done a trip just to visit Golden. Well, that was a mistake because there are…
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Things to Do in Tumbler Ridge, BC: Hiking, Waterfalls, Dinosaurs, and More
A few years ago, I heard there were dinosaur fossils somewhere in Northern BC. And then someone showed me a video of Kinuseo Falls and said it was near Tumbler Ridge, “You know, that town with the dinosaurs?” I didn’t know, so I did some research. And it turns out…
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Best Things to Do in Prince George, BC
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!…
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20+ Best Things to do in Squamish, BC (From a Local)
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…
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Tenquille Lake Trail Hiking and Backpacking Guide
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…
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Lower Stein Valley Trail Hiking and Backpacking Guide
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…
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The Best Things to Do in Vernon, BC
Vernon is a small town nestled between two huge lakes in British Columbia’s Okanagan region. Over the past few years, I’ve taken two trips to Vernon. I discovered so many things to do in Vernon, BC including tons of hiking and lots of delicious food! In fact, despite visiting twice,…
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10 Best Things to Do in Nanaimo
I’ve driven off the ferry in Nanaimo dozens of times on my way to various Vancouver Island adventures, but until recently I hadn’t really spent much time in the city. I wasn’t sure what to expect on my visit, but I was pleasantly surprised by the access to nature, the…
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Snow-Free Hikes in Vancouver: 50+ Year-round Trails
Just because it’s winter, doesn’t mean you need to stop hiking. Since it can be tough to find trails without snow, I’ve put together the an absolutely enormous list of snow-free hikes in Vancouver for you. These are trails in Vancouver that you can hike year-round… and there’s over 50…
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Bowron Lakes Canoe Circuit: 2026 Paddling Guide
The Bowron Lakes Canoe Circuit is a spectacular canoe trip in Northern British Columbia. It takes about a week to paddle the chain of 12 lakes arranged in a rough rectangle shape. I paddled the Bowron Lakes over eight days and experienced gorgeous mountain scenery, beautiful lakes, wildlife, and incredible…
