April 24, 2007 | Tips from Travellers >
Abbotsford, Farms & Markets
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I found this view as I was driving into the Matsqui flats. I like how the fog looked kind of like a river.
April 24, 2007 | Tips from Travellers >
Sechelt, Snowshoeing
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Great Day on Dakota Ridge ski area just minutes away from downtown Sechelt. 17kms of cross country skiing and tons of snow from November to May.
April 20, 2007 | Tips from Travellers >
Pender Islands, Hiking
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A peaceful afternoon overlooking the southern gulf islands.
April 17, 2007 | Tips from Travellers >
Squamish, Guest Ranches & Horseback Riding
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We found Sea to Sky Stables on the internet and my self a some co-workers chose to take the 3 hour guided trail ride along the Beautiful Chekemus and Squamish Rivers. It was a hot day so we had the opportunity to go thru the water and even get a bit wet to cool off. Then we went up some smaller mountains where we had spectacular views of Diamond head and the Tantalus Mountain Range. On our tour we saw 20 Bald eagles and a pack of cayotees. Our Guide Donald also told us that they also see Black Bears and lots of dear and other types of Birds. We came back to camp and enjoyed our BBQ dinner and spent the night in the covered bunkhouse wagons. We even sang Kareokee in the worlds largest teepee. My daughter also attended their summer camp and had a great time she loved the daily trail and wagon Rides. She also loved learning to barrel race in the arena. She has been chomping at the bit to return again this summer. One of the Greatest finds Ever.
April 16, 2007 | Tips from Travellers >
Golden, Museums
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While driving home along the TransCanada a couple of months ago, my wife and I were diverted off the highway just west of Golden by a sign that said "Wolves - Next Right". So we made a spontaneous right turn, followed the signs, and ended up at an interpretive centre about wolves. The interpretive program they offered was very interesting, but even more interesting was the fact that they exercised the wolves and could take people on a walk with them. Usually you need a reservation but we got lucky. What an amazing and unique opportunity to photograph them and just be with them in the field. We thoroughly enjoyed both activities, and recommend anyone to follow the same spontaneous right turn. (
Northern Lights Wolf Centre)
April 16, 2007 | Tips from Travellers >
Burnaby, Sightseeing Tours
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at the deer lake in bby.
April 12, 2007 | Tips from Travellers >
North Vancouver, Snowshoeing
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When people think of winter on the
west coast, they think skiing at Whistler, and possibly at the three
local mountains. But what about snowshoeing on Vancouver’s north shore?
This sport is gaining popularity, as it is a perfect family sport,
costs relatively little, requires little or no training, and is a great
workout. Mt. Seymour and Cypress both rent snowshoes. Both mountains also offer some great snowshoe tours: Cypress | Seymour.
If you have your own, you can snowshoe for free in the provincial parks around Cypress and Seymour. If you get up early, the sunrises on Seymour are stunning. You’ll be alone, looking down on a city of 2 million people, wondering why no-one takes the time to come up.
If you want to take snowshoeing a step further, why not sign up for a Yeti snowshoe race? Running on snowshoes is not as hard as it seems, and it’s a great workout!
April 12, 2007 | Tips from Travellers >
Ucluelet, Whale Watching
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Thinking of going gray whale watching in Tofino? Head to Ucluelet instead.
There the whales feed in nearby sheltered bays, while in Tofino they
merely pass by. Moreover, in Tofino you have to go out into the open
sea, which can be very rough during the spring migration (March). In Ucluelet, you
stay in calmer waters. Besides, Ucluelet is smaller and more authentic.
April 12, 2007 | Tips from Travellers >
Port Alberni, Hiking
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The West Coast Trail is world-famous, and very popular in summer. But what is not as well known is the fact that between September 15 and 30,
1. There is no need to book: you'll have the trail pretty much to yourself.
2. The weather is often excellent, making for for an amazing trek, without the rain and mud the trail is infamous for.
And 2007 is the 100th anniversary of the trail, with a number of planned celebrations.
April 12, 2007 | Tips from Travellers >
North Vancouver, Biking
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The 10 km
Seymour Valley Trailway is a little-advertised gem in north Vancouver. Running up the Seymour valley, it is a wide, paved trail, excellent for bikers and rollerbladers of all ages.
Tip: got to the end of the paved trail, park your bike and hike through some beautiful stands of old-growth forest. Or visit the salmon hatchery nearby.