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Getaways

Top 5 Places to Stop Between Vancouver and Tofino


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Destination British Columbia
03 Jun 2016 / 6 Comments



There is so much to see en route from Vancouver to Tofino that it can be hard to know where to plan your stops. We asked our knowledgeable Facebook fans to make some suggestions, and the following are their top recommendations: 5. Parksville Parksville, on Vancouver Island‘s east coast, is our fans’ number five pick. […]

BC Regions

3 Great Farm-to-Table Restaurants in the Okanagan


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Destination British Columbia
30 May 2016 / 0 Comment



The Okanagan Valley is an agricultural mecca alive with vineyards, orchards and farmlands, making it an ideal destination for farm-to-table dining. Think freshly harvested produce and other local specialty foods paired perfectly with Okanagan wines. Try these highly recommended farm-to-table restaurants, courtesy of the BC Visitor Centre at Merritt. 1. Bonfire Restaurant 4205 Gellatly Rd, West […]


Getaways

The Top 5 Most Photogenic Spots in BC


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Destination British Columbia
29 May 2016 / 36 Comments



The perfect capture can be the ultimate travel memento, and British Columbia is home to a staggering number of must-see vantage points. We asked our Facebook fans to name the most photogenic spots in BC. Below are their top five picks. 5. Helmcken Falls In the number five spot is Helmcken Falls, located in Wells Gray Provincial […]

Cariboo Chilcotin Coast

Free Diving in BC with @jeremykoreski


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Destination British Columbia
28 May 2016 / 0 Comment



Discover BC through the eyes of its locals and visitors!  This week, we’re featuring Tofino-based Instagrammer, @jeremykoreski. He’ll be sharing some of his favourite photos from free diving in BC, around Nimmo Bay Resort and Queen Charlotte Strait.  “While delicious to eat, the red urchin is also a thing of beauty.” “Steller sea lions are the grizzly bears […]


Kootenay Rockies

11 Can’t-Miss Views From BC Parks


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Destination British Columbia
27 May 2016 / 0 Comment



Guest post by BC Parks BC is known for its stunning nature, and its 1,000+ BC Parks are no exception. From towering peaks, magnificent glaciers, and thundering waterfalls, to ancient forests and golden beaches, there’s a view to be had around every corner. Here are 10 can’t-miss views from BC Parks. 1. Mount Assiniboine Provincial Park […]

Outdoor Activities

10 Places Locals Are Camping and RVing in BC This Week


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Destination British Columbia
26 May 2016 / 0 Comment



It’s Canadian RVing and Camping Week! To celebrate, we thought we’d show you the many ways locals are enjoying BC’s wilderness. British Columbians take their camping very seriously, with seven national parks, approximately 900 provincial parks and protected areas, more than 1,200 recreation sites, and hundreds of private campgrounds and RV parks. So grab your tent, or pack up […]