Discover BC through the eyes of its locals and visitors!  This week, we’re featuring Alberta-based Instagrammer, @paulzizkaphoto.  Paul Zizka is a professional mountain landscape and adventure photographer based in Banff. Specializing in photographing in difficult conditions and hard-to-reach places, Paul has a passion for documenting the interplay of light and weather in the mountains, shooting […]

As the snow on BC’s mountains melts away, locals are trading in their skis for bikes. BC is home to some of the best mountain biking trails in the world, with small mountain towns and cities across the province all featuring their version of mountain biking nirvana. Experience everything from rolling descents around gentle berms through old-growth […]

Although often overshadowed by the more accessible Manning Park, neighbouring Skagit Valley Provincial Park is a fantastic wilderness destination. With beautiful mountain views and a diversity of wildlife and vegetation, the broad glacier-carved valley has over 50 km (31 mi) of hiking trails, both front- and backcountry camping, and plenty of fishing spots. Only 2.5 hours east of Vancouver, it’s a great spot to […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]