BC
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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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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…
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2026 BC Backpacking Reservation Dates You Need to Know
British Columbia has hundreds of options for gorgeous backpacking trips. Most are free or require a permit, but for a few special trips, you need to make reservations in advance. If you’re planning ahead of time, these are the BC backpacking reservation dates you need to know for 2026. This…
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Visiting Whistler in Winter For Non-Skiers
Whistler in the winter is basically Disneyland for skiers – a huge world-class resort with seemingly endless terrain. But there is so much more to Whistler in winter than skiing – there are tons of things to do in Whistler in winter for non-skiers. I live just up the road…
