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 campsites. Since it includes only …
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The Nass Valley is tucked away in the Northwest corner of British Columbia. It’s the traditional territory of the Nisga’a people and has fascinating Indigenous culture and gorgeous volcanic scenery. On my visit, I found so many things to do in the Nass Valley. I’ve wanted to visit Nisga’a territory for years after I heard …
Prince Rupert is a small city in Northern BC known as the City of Rainbows. It’s a gorgeous spot with great scenery, museums, seafood, and Indigenous culture. There are so many things to do in Prince Rupert. I spent a few days in the city on a recent trip to the northwest coast of BC. …
When I was researching my trip to Haida Gwaii, I kept coming across photos of a beautifully weathered shipwreck rising out of a sandy beach. I knew I had to visit it! On my trip, I hiked the Pesuta Shipwreck Trail and can confirm it’s really cool in person. To save you from doing a …
Tow Hill is one of the best hikes in Haida Gwaii. The short trail is located in the northern part of the archipelago in Naikoon Provincial Park. Known as Taaw Tldáaw in Haida, Tow Hill is next to the Blow Hole, another gorgeous natural feature. I couldn’t find that much reliable info about it before …
Gwaii Haanas National Park is a near-mythical place made up of incredible wildlife, towering old-growth forests, and moving Haida cultural sites. Add in the fact that it is located in a remote corner of northwest British Columbia and can only be accessed by boat, and you have a true once-in-a-lifetime trip destination. Planning a trip …
For years I’ve been dreaming of going to Haida Gwaii, the remote archipelago off the northwest coast of British Columbia. I had heard that the scenery was incredible, there was lots of wildlife, and the Indigenous Haida art and culture were worth seeing. Now that I’ve been to Haida Gwaii, I can’t wait to go …
The Inside Passage ferry from Port Hardy to Prince Rupert in British Columbia is one of the most scenic boat trips I’ve ever taken. And the funny part is, it’s just part of the provincial ferry system – it’s not a tourist boat trip or a cruise! The route takes you up the coast of …