October 25, 2008 | Field Reports >
Port Hardy, Cruises & Boat Tours
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Traveling the Heritage Discovery Circle Tour you leave Highway 19 at Port Hardy and head north to Prince Rupert on the BC Ferry, Queen of Prince Rupert. The ferry travels the majestic Inside Passage that stretches along British Columbia's coastline. Here you are dwarfed by majestic peaks rising skyward from the ocean ringed in mist. Waterfalls lace their way down mountain slopes. You can catch sight of soaring eagles, Orcas, and mayby a bear foraging along the shoreline. You follow in the wake of history where many have sailed before. Truly an exciting Experience.
October 25, 2008 | Field Reports >
Telegraph Cove, Wildlife Tours
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During beginning of October 2008 I rode my Triumph Trident motorcycle with a sidecar 2200 km on the British Columbia Heritage Circle Tour. My first stop was Telegraph Cove located on Northern Vancouver Island near Port McNeil. Telegraph Cove is a quaint little community that has been restored to preserve its maritime heritage. The community started as one lineman cabin in 1911 for the telegraph line that extended from Campbell River to Telegraph Cove. Today whale watching, kayaking, and fishing charters are offered. The cove also has fine dinning in the Killer whale Cafe.
During my visit to Telegraph Cove I took in the Bones Project museum that has several assembled skeletons of marine mammals. A must see when visiting Telegraph Cover.
October 23, 2008 | Field Reports >
Williams Lake, Museums
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I was in Williams Lake and a local recommended that I check out the Museum of the Cariboo Chilcotin which is home to the BC Cowboy Hall of Fame. It was quite interesting and I learned quite a bit about the history of the Stampede, the culture of rodeos and the town of Williams Lake. Definitely worth a visit!
October 23, 2008 | Field Reports >
Vancouver, Sightseeing Tours
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I went for a walking journey through Downtown Vancouver and then took off on a Seaplane adventure into the Coast Mountain Range! The views were spectacular and we ended up landing on a "secret" alpine lake! Talk about a beautiful slice of BC!
October 21, 2008 | Field Reports >
Bella Coola, Sightseeing Tours
I flew into Bella Coola, about halfway up the BC coast and at the tip of an inlet, and decided to try to learn a little bit about the town. Someone I met suggested that the best way to see the town was to do a walking tour so I stopped in at the Kopas Store (a historical site as well), picked up a guidebook, and set off. I was amazed at how much history became apparent while walking the streets. As the clouds ringed the nearby mountain tops, nondescript buildings suddenly took on significance and the town's history came alive. The museum in town was an incredible wealth of artifacts and stories from the past. I also learned about a large Norweigan influence in the past and the town's connection to Thor Heyerdahl (of the Kon-tiki Expedition).
October 21, 2008 | Field Reports >
Bella Coola, Historic & Heritage Sites
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I was in Bella Coola and I wanted to go for a bit of a hike so I ask someone that worked in town for a suggestion. She recommended that I check out the First Nation Petrogyphs (rock carvings) just outside of town. I went to a gallery and there they set me up with a guide to take me up the trail and explain the significance of what I saw. I felt like I was getting a chance to see something that few people get the opportunity check out. The whole area was very spiritual, serene and beautiful, well worth a visit!
October 20, 2008 | Field Reports >
Clearwater, Attractions
Some tourists recommended I check out Wells Gray Provincial Park. It's a massive park but it's been dubbed Waterfall Park so I wanted to find out why! I marvelled at the width and beauty of Dawson Falls. I passed up the parking lot view and hiked 1 hr in on the Rim Trail to get a better look at Helmcken Falls. I was in awe of the size of the canyon and beauty of the entire park.
October 20, 2008 | Field Reports >
Clearwater, Outdoor Activity Tours
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A local from Kamloops recommended I get intimate with nature on a River Safari. I headed north for 3 hours until I reached Blue River. The hour-long safari was great! I took in the beautiful scenery when I wasn't watching black bears in their natural habitat.
October 20, 2008 | Field Reports >
Kelowna, Attractions
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I follow a local's recommendation to the Kettle Valley Rail Trail, an abandoned railway. The trail snakes through the Okanagan but this portion start at Myra Canyon near Kelowna, BC.
October 17, 2008 | Field Reports >
Wells, Historic & Heritage Sites
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I was in Quesnal and had noticed all kinds of historic buildings along the road up from Williams Lake so I asked a local where I could go to learn more about the Gold Rush era that swept through the area in the 1890's. She suggested I take a trip to Barkerville, about an hour's drive away, and check out the town. Wow, it was incredible! It was like stepping back in time! The town is the same as it was back in the Gold Rush days, complete with cafes, hotels and the blacksmith. The experience is magnified by the fact that the cafes/shops/school are run by people straight out of the pages of history. They are in period dress and act the part as well! The show at the Royal Theatre is not to be missed either. A trip to Barkerville would definitely be a highlight to anyone's trip in the area!