Looking for a quintessentially British Columbian experience? In honour of the 150th anniversary of Canadian Confederation in 2017, here are the top five things to do in BC under $150. Cycle the Stanley Park Seawall in Vancouver Hop on a bike for this iconic waterfront ride, which offers spectacular views of the North Shore Mountains […]

Guest post by David Tracey I should have known better. I’m a seasoned traveller and lifelong environmentalist, but it took a 26-day trip down the Fraser River from its headwaters in the Canadian Rockies to the ocean at Vancouver to understand that the Fraser isn’t a river after all. It’s a rivershed. That means a […]

Sprawling, H-shaped Shuswap Lake is so synonymous with houseboating it’s called “Canada’s Houseboat Capital”, with operators offering boats that sleep 10 to 30 to prove it. Set in the northeastern corner of British Columbia’s Thompson Okanagan region, Shuswap summers are hot and dry. Though puttering along the lake is a unique, blissful experience, the scenic […]

Exploring the natural beauty of British Columbia by plane or helicopter offers unparalleled views and access to remote areas in a matter of minutes. This week’s guestagrammer @xshaydx is sharing some of his favourite aerial photos from around BC. “You begin to understand how lucky we are to live in BC when you have the […]

What is better than glassy water and the peace of a paddle silently cutting the surface of the ocean as you glide along the shore’s edge? Camping while you do it. Exploring British Columbia’s coast is arguably best experienced with a kayak, canoe, or standup paddleboard (SUP). The advantages to travelling slowly on the water pay […]

The best way to get to know a place is on foot—leisurely walking tours allow you to see things that you may not spot from a car or on a sightseeing bus. Many communities offer guided tours, where local experts share their knowledge and answer questions, or self-guided routes, with maps and printed information available either for free or […]