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Adventure Stories - British Columbia, Canada

Adventure Travel Stories in British Columbia, Canada. Read about  BC adventures. Share your British Columbia adventure.

Totem Poles and Grease Trails: Native Heritage on Canada's West Coast
Totem Poles and Grease Trails: Native Heritage on Canada's West Coast

When we had some visitors from the UK we decided to take them on a "grand tour" of B.C.to explore our province's geography and cultural heritage. As our visitors were to discover, the size of British Columbia is mind boggling. Measuring 944,735 square kilometers in area, it is larger than many na... Read more

RATTLESNAKES INDIGENOUS TO CANADA?!
RATTLESNAKES INDIGENOUS TO CANADA?!

RATTLESNAKES INDIGENOUS TO CANADA?!

When I pulled over into a rest stop in Savona BC, this was the picturesque view..(see photo).

However, off to the side, it came with a warning sign, “Rattlesnakes in the Area.”, watch your step, etc…Read more

160 Species of Roses! How to ruin Valentine's Day for your Daughters
160 Species of Roses! How to ruin Valentine's Day for your Daughters

Over 160 Species of Roses – Located in Deroche BC

The Fraser Valley Rose Farm is a family run hobby farm that primarily focus’ on roses. Jason, Lisa and their 2 daughters have been developing their rose farm for approximately 6 years, which also includes a fe... Read more

Capturing Canada in 360 for Virtual Reality viewing
Capturing Canada in 360 for Virtual Reality viewing

Capturing Canada in 360°video for viewing in Virtual Reality. I’ve always had an interest in electronics, optics, videography, biology and psychology. After obtaining a degree in Video Systems Integration, I spent most of my life working for the video telecom industry. Designing,improving and tro... Read more

When plans go awry
When plans go awry

Not all trips go as planned but those that don't often make for the best stories. We've experienced this ourselves and so have some of our guests. Sometimes it's due to unforseen circumstances (flights cancelled, roads closed...), and sometimes it's due to lack of research. Which brings us to Mai... Read more

Clam digging on the Pacific Coast
Clam digging on the Pacific Coast
I have fond memories of visiting relatives in Qualicum Beach on the west coast of Vancouver Island and going clamming with them. This was such a fun way to get the very freshest seafood  then taking it home and cooking it the same day. I was actually amazed at how simple the whole procedure wa... Read more
Canadian Camping Adventures
Canadian Camping Adventures

Growing up in the U.K. I never went camping. A vacation for our family was a holiday at the seaside in a cozy bed and breakfast. So when my husband suggested a camping holiday in the Canadian woods with a twelve month old baby I was not impressed. I was even less impressed when he booked us into ... Read more

Tips For Toddler Clothing When Traveling
Tips For Toddler Clothing When Traveling

If you are excited about purchasing the first pair of clothing for your baby this season, we advise you to go slow and make sure that you do not end up buying something that is totally relevant for your baby. We have seen miscible cases where parents find something amazing, but they do not realiz... Read more

Across Canada by bicycle - journal of an epic journey
Across Canada by bicycle - journal of an epic journey
People often ask us about the significance of the yellow bike on our property... Well, the short answer is that we love cycling and that this bike in particular has seen a lot of the country and deserves a place of honour. The rest is a long story and goes something like this: “Why are you doing thi... Read more
Top 10 Canada: The Inn at the Ninth Hole
Top 10 Canada: The Inn at the Ninth Hole

The Best 10 Alternative Accommodations IN CANADA

The Inn at the Ninth Hole Salmon Arm is the only one in BC trivago Awards 2017. The Alternative Accommodation category offers the ideal stay for any type of traveller. Ranking Hotel Name City Province tRI Rating*

1 BranCliff In... Read more

Canadian Camping Adventures
Canadian Camping Adventures

I grew up in the UK and never went camping, so my first camping trip with my husband and young baby was definitely a learning experience.

I was horrified when hubby suggested tenting, but settled for a cabin by a lake. Little did I know that I would have to learn how to use a wood stove a... Read more

Eh Canada accommodates your great Canadian adventure!
Eh Canada accommodates your great Canadian adventure!

By Tania Moffat

From Tofino, British Columbia to Alert, Nunavut to Cape Spear, Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada provides nearly 10 million square kilometres of breath taking beauty. With all that ground (and water) to cover, it is essential to have a source on how to ... Read more

Fort Steele Heritage Town Annual Mother's Day Tea and Victorian Fashion Show
Fort Steele Heritage Town Annual Mother's Day Tea and Victorian Fashion Show

Looking for that “something special” to show thanks to Mom on Mother’s Day?  Why not bring her out to Fort Steele Heritage Town for the Annual Mother’s Day Tea and Victorian Fashion Show?  Located in the historic Coventry Opera House, you will be treated to finger sandwiches, delicious ... Read more

An Autumn Weekend in Whistler for the Non-Skier
An Autumn Weekend in Whistler for the Non-Skier

Host city of the 2010 Winter Olympics, Whistler is a commercialised town that thrives off the stream of tourist activity which mounts in the run-up to winter. Skiing is the main attraction here, but if powder isn’t your thing, don’t panic! There are still plenty of things to do on a long autumn w... Read more

Day One of a cross Canada trip
Day One of a cross Canada trip
The following is a modified version of my blog written during our trip across Canada, spring 2014. 

One day into our cross Canada trip and having put in a dozen hours of hard driving we have made a significant, relatively small, step to the east of or starting point in Prince Georg... Read more

Canada's unexpected gems and why I always set out with "my doll" and a mission.
Canada's unexpected gems and why I always set out with "my doll" and a mission.
I am not Canadian! 

I say this not because of my place of birth, (which was in England incidentally) or because of any legal papers, passports or ceremonies but because I fail my own predetermined set of three standards - Firstly I do not think Canadian beer is great, in fact I don't think ... Read more

Interacting With Playful And Cuddly Kangaroos
Interacting With Playful And Cuddly Kangaroos

One of the first ‘attractions’ that appealed to us about the destination of Kelowna, British Columbia was the Kangaroo Creek Farm and it far exceeded our expectations. We loved how you could get up close and personal with not only the Kangaroos, but so many other animals as well.

The farm... Read more

Sidney Whale Watching
Sidney Whale Watching

No visit to Vancouver Island would be complete without a boat trip around the lovely Gulf Islands, especially when there's a chance of seeing some whales!

Victoria may be the capital of British Columbia, but a departure from the sleepy hub of Sidney will allow you quicker access to a... Read more

Hey Uncle Bob....Let's Drive Auntie Shelley to the Top of a Mountain
Hey Uncle Bob....Let's Drive Auntie Shelley to the Top of a Mountain

For more than a decade we (myself and a van or car full of kids) have gone for drives with the sole intention of "getting lost". To this day, though they are all teens, they still hop into the car asking "can we please go get lost?"

Why? It's an adventure. We discover new places, new peop... Read more

Exploring The Myra Canyon Trestles
Exploring The Myra Canyon Trestles

We love getting outdoors as much as possible when we are traveling. One of the first things we do when checking out a destination is to take a look at their tourism Read more

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