British Columbia
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Squamish Canyon at Mamquam Falls: Is it Worth it?
The Squamish Canyon Mamquam Falls Boardwalk opened a few weeks ago. I’m an avid hiker (I’ve written two hiking guidebooks) and a Squamish local, so I had to go check it out to see what all the fuss was about. It’s a new paid boardwalk and viewing platform attraction at…
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Sea to Sky Trail from Squamish to Pemberton
I’ve been driving the Sea to Sky Highway for decades, but it wasn’t until I moved to Squamish that I could also hike or bike through this region instead of driving it. The Sea to Sky Trail stretches for 107 kilometres between Squamish and Pemberton. The route leads you through…
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The Best Things to Do in Penticton in Summer
As a life-long British Columbian, Penticton and the southern Okanagan scream summer and wine tasting to me… but until recently, I hadn’t spent much time there. Oops. I was missing out. Now that I’ve been to Pentiction twice, I can confirm that it is a great place to base yourself…
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Lake O’Hara Packing Lists for Hikers and Campers
Getting to visit Lake O’Hara in Canada’s Yoho National Park is likely a once-in-a-lifetime experience. (Mostly because reservations are SO hard to get!) You need these Lake O’Hara packing lists to make sure you have the right gear so you can stay warm, dry and happy. I’ve been to Lake…
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BC Parks Day Passes 2026 – Everything You Need to Know
If you’re reading this post, you have heard that you need to get a day pass to visit some BC Parks. But you probably have questions. In this guide, I’ll explain everything you need to know about BC Parks day passes. This guide is fully updated with the latest 2026…
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35+ Places to Go Backpacking in BC Without A Car
British Columbia has tons of incredible places to go backpacking and multi-day hiking. Unfortunately, most of them require a car to get to. However, it is possible to go backpacking in BC without a car. I’ve got a list of over 35 car-free backpacking trips across BC. You can get…
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Berg Lake Trail Hiking Guide – 2026 Update
Heads up: The Berg Lake Trail was closed for a few years, but it reopened on June 26, 2025. There are a few rerouted sections – details are in the trail description below. The Berg Lake Trail in Mount Robson Provincial Park is one of Canada’s premiere multi-day hiking trips.…
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Visiting Whistler, BC in Summer (By a Local)
Visiting Whistler, BC, in summer is one of my favourite things. l live 45 minutes away from Whistler, and drive up there every chance I get since it’s such a great spot for outdoor adventures. I’m a hiker, so that’s my usual reason for visiting, but Whistler also has lots…
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Visiting Harrison Hot Springs in Winter
The Harrison area is one of my favourite weekend getaways from Vancouver. It’s an easy drive to a cute village on the lake with great views of the mountains. After my most recent visit, I can also confirm that visiting Harrison Hot Springs in winter is a great idea. I…
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How to Visit the Best Hot Springs in Canada
I’m not a huge water person, but I LOVE hot springs. After a day of hiking or hours in the car on a road trip, being able to sit in some warm water, outdoors, surrounded by nature… bliss. Thankfully, Western Canada has some great hot springs. In fact, all of…
