January 03, 2008 | Tips from Us >
New Hazelton, Historic & Heritage Sites
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In March of this year I had the pleasure of travelling east from Prince Rupert to Smithers. We made a too-brief stop at the 'Ksan Historical Village in Hazelton and, while much of the site was closed for the season, we were able to have a good look around at the amazing houses and totem poles, as well as the Museum. To have a more thorough look around would be well worth a trip back up North!
The 'Ksan Historical Village and Museum stands where the village of Gitanmaax has existed for centuries. There has a museum of sorts on the site for decades but the current one has over 600 items from the area including bent boxes, button blankets, jewellery, hunting utensils. Outside, a row of 7 Gitxsan houses line up for a great photo op, and if you are a totem pole fan, there is lots to see and capture on film.
July 05, 2007 | Tips from Travellers >
Sechelt, Accommodation
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I have never been a huge fan of camping but I love sleeping outside. I may have finally found the answer at the Rockwater Secret Cove Resort on the Sunshine Coast. They have 13 very luxurious treehouse tents that are simply out of this world. The walls are made of some sort of canvas material with 'windows' in them which you can open up to feel like you are really outside...great when you are lounging in the 2 person soaker tub or enjoying a hot shower that has one of those large 'rain showerheads' - - both options ideal after a day of kayaking off the property with the folks at Halfmoon Bay Kayaking. The restaurant at Rockwater serves wonderful food in a spectacular setting. And they have a spa too, which I didn't try but will on my next 'camping' trip.
July 05, 2007 | Tips from Travellers >
Burnaby, Kayaking & Canoeing
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I recently took my 8 year old daughter to Deer Lake in Burnaby to go peddle boating. It was a first for both of us and we will definetly be back. The folks at Deer Lake Boat Rentals were friendly, efficient and very encouraging as we began our one hour journey across the lake ($15 per hour). We gingerly got into our 2 passenger peddle boat, learned how to steer and set off on our explorations which included seeing all sorts of ducks, a few very cool homes on the south side of the lake, lots of canoers and kayakers (DLBR also rents canoes and kayaks), beautiful lily pads and willow trees. We felt like we were miles from civilzation. A highlight for me was seeing the Arthur Erickson designed Baldwin House hugging the shores of the lake. At the end of the hour we headed back to shore to enjoy ice cream off the ice cream truck, "just like when I was a kid", and for a carousel ride at Burnaby Village Museum across the street. My legs felt like jelly all day from the peddling, but it was a wonderful adventure!