Vancouver Island is pretty special. It’s a huge island off the west coast of British Columbia. But most visitors tend to stick to the well-known spots on the southern end. Which…
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I’ve spent a lot of time on British Columbia’s coast… but not a lot of time actually on the water. You could say I’m more of a terrestrial mammal. But this…
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Backpacking Vancouver IslandCape Scott Trail Guide: Hiking and Camping on Northern Vancouver Island
Cape Scott Provincial Park is at the very northern tip of Vancouver Island. It’s a remote but beautiful place: old-growth rainforest, coastal bog, gorgeous white sand beaches, and lots of historical…
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BC Interior Travel Vancouver Area Vancouver Island Washington20+ Beautiful Weekend Getaways from Vancouver
While Vancouver is a beautiful city with lots to offer, sometimes you just want to get out of town. Living here my whole life, I’ve been on more weekend getaways from…
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If you think of National Parks in Canada, you probably think of the famous National Parks in Canada’s Rocky Mountains near Banff. And yes, the mountain parks are spectacular. But… Canada…
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I’m not a huge water person. I’d much rather be hiking up a mountain than paddling a kayak or swimming in a lake. But hot springs… that’s a whole other thing.…
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Organizing transportation to the West Coast Trail can be one of the most complicated parts of the hike. There are a few different options for getting to the start and getting…
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The West Coast Trail is a wilderness experience: each night you’ll pitch your tent on a remote beach and listen to the waves crash as you fall asleep. I’ve hiked the…
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Packing for the West Coast Trail can be a little bit confusing. Your pack needs to be light, but it also needs to contain everything you need, including lots of food…
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Due to the way the campgrounds are spaced out, and the placement of the difficult trail sections, most people take 6 or 7 days to complete the West Coast Trail. When…