August 10, 2012 | Tips from Travellers >
Fort Nelson, Hot Springs
View a larger image on flickr.com
Recently I went on a trip up North, and on the way decided to stop at Liard Hot springs. I had heard that the hot springs were very rustic and natural, and was interested in seeing for park for myself. Upon arrival at the gate for the Provincial Park you have the option of paying for day use of the hot springs and park, or for camping, with the fee for the hot spring already included in the price. The fee is quite reasonable at $5.00 for an adult for the day. There is about a five minute walk from the parking lot to the hot springs along a wooden boardwalk. The walk to get to the hot springs is very beautiful and interesting with signs along the way describing types of hot water fish that live in the marshy areas near the hot springs. Upon arrival at the hot springs I was surprised to see that it was not quite as rustic as I’d heard. There are change rooms by the hot springs and a patio area for sitting and cooling down. The pools however appeared to be naturally made. There are two pools that make up the hot springs – a warm pool and a hot pool, separated by a wooden wall. Both pools appeared to be quite popular with the visitors, and have several wooden benches inserted under the water. Despite not being quite as rustic as I had hoped the hot springs were a nice, relaxing way to spend an afternoon, and I look forward to visiting again!
August 10, 2012 | Tips from Travellers >
Dawson Creek, Car / Truck / Motorcycle
View a larger image on flickr.com
This weekend (July 6-8) was the 18th annual Show and Shine in Dawson Creek. Organized by the Dawson Creek Mile Zero Cruisers club it was a weekend of sun, fun and cars. Every year the club puts on an amazing car show featuring all different kinds of vehicles from all over BC and Alberta. A record-breaking 276 cars were displayed over three blocks in the downtown area this weekend with a wide range of cars being shown. Some of the highlights included a 1972 Triumph TR6, a 2005 Dodge Neon SRT-4, a 1923 Ford C-CAB, a 1959 Ford Galaxy Skyline Retractable, a 1988 Chevrolet Cavalier, a 1998 Suzuki Samy, a 1953 Hudson Hornet and even a 2013 Ford Escape. The streets were full of locals and tourists alike out to enjoy the 31 degree Celsius weather. The local downtown businesses also contributed to the happy atmosphere by opening their doors and enticing customers with ice cream, slushies, pie and lemonade. A live band was playing appropriate car show hits such as “Mustang Sally” while people danced to in the street. All of these attributes; the cars, the people, music and of course the food make this a weekend not to be missed by car enthusiasts or anyone looking to have a good time in Dawson Creek.