July 27, 2009 | Field Reports >
Whistler, Skiing & Snowboarding
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Ghana's Snow Leopard visits Whistler, BC and does a run down the
Blackcomb Glacier with Tourism British Columbia Field Reporter Chris
Wheeler. The Snow Leopard will be at the 2010 Winter Games as the sole
member of the Ghanaian Olympic team. Considering it was a hot day in July, the Glacier skiing was great and the Snow Leopard was skiing fast! More field reports showing the Snow
Leopard visiting the year round destination of Whistler coming soon!
July 26, 2009 | Tips from Travellers >
Nakusp, Sightseeing Tours
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We wanted to go for a drive today and explore places nearby. Leaving Nakusp at 10 am we headed towards Fauquier on Hwy 6 - our first adventure was to find a waterfall we'd heard about on Snow Creek, near Burton. It was a beautiful spot - a mossy forest floor, evidence of an old trail with a log bridge across the creek. A bonus was finding huckleberries perfectly ripe all along our walk!
Next we headed to Fauquier for lunch at the Mushroom Addition Restaurant - it was absolutely packed full of motorcyclists who had enjoyed a ride over the Monashee that morning, but we found a table and had a great lunch. Despite the crowd the service was great and there's lots to look at - old photos and various antiques, and reading about the mushrooms is interesting. This restaurant was just written up in the Summer 2009 issue of British Columbia Magazine, as part of the #6 item of 50 Things To Do Before You Die. Congrats to the owners who have worked hard to build up the clientelle over the years by offering great service and locally picked edible wild mushrooms as an option with your meal.
While waiting for the ferry across the lake to Needles, we did a quick geocache hunt - finding a hidden container with a GPS unit. This is a fun hobby that gets us out to new places as a family, and the kids enjoy the treasure hunt aspect.
We wanted to go home via the west side of the lake, along forestry roads, to the Arrow Park Ferry. So the next stop was the Hippie Hole near Whatshan Lake, where we cooled off in the creek and big pool - great place for jumping in! After that we drove north along Whatshan Lake and then headed to Arrow Park, with another stop to cool down in Mosquito Creek before the quick ride on the little cable ferry back to Hwy 6 then north back to Nakusp by 5 pm.
There are lots of stops and sights we want to return for, not being able to stop at everything along the way, so we will be heading that way again soon!
For more details & photos look for this post on the facebook page "Great Things in Nakusp & Arrow Lakes".
July 26, 2009 | Tips from Travellers >
Wells, Camping
While on a trip to the Wells and Barkerville area I had the pleasure of staying at the Cariboo Joy RV Park in Wells. We were pleased with Joy’s friendly greeting and her personal tour of the campground in order to find a site that best suited us. The full service RV park is located a short walking distance to the multitude of art galleries in Wells and only a few minute drive from the historic town of Barkerville. The sites were very private with many trees and were beautifully maintained. The campground also had a unique flare with colourful umbrellas and covered picnic areas to relax under. If you had forgotten a piece of equipment at home or just wanted to hang around the campsite a variety of supplies and games were available for rent. Campers can also take part in a true gold rush activity by goldpanning on an actual gold claim or even partake in some ballroom dancing lessons from the wonderful Aussie hostess.
Jen S
July 26, 2009 | Tips from Travellers >
Quesnel, Beaches & Swimming
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Located about 12km north of Quesnel, Ten Mile Lake provides easy access to the multitude of attractions that the area has to offer. Being only an hour from Barkerville and only about 15 minutes from Quesnel the lake is the perfect place to spend the day. Just off of highway 97 the provincial park offers an array of campsites and a large well-maintained day-use area with a small beach, picnic tables, changerooms and a playground. Or if you prefer there is a beaver pond interpretive trail through the forest and an amphitheatre for interpretive presentations about the area. There is also a series of other trails around the lake that turn into cross-country ski trails in the winter. I was impressed by the peaceful setting of the lake which is perfect for boating, fishing or lying on the beach in the sun.
Jen S
July 26, 2009 | Tips from Travellers >
Dawson Creek, Festivals & Events
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This weekend my friend and I took her two year old daughter to the circus. Jordan World Circus is traveling around Northern British Columbia and Northern Alberta. There were many terrific performances and some unbelievable stunts. For animals they had poodles, bears, and elephants. They also had moterbikes, a bounce slide, pictures with the bears and poodles, rides on the elephants, and stunt performers. The stunts performed were amazing and displayed unique talents. Our favorite part was the elephants and we really enjoyed ourselves.
July 25, 2009 | Tips from Travellers >
Smithers, Festivals & Events
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There we are! I much enjoyed this day; a scrabble at the Smithers Golf and Country Club made the end of a day that much more enjoyable. Teams were scheduled to six holes, and we all got to hit the ball from the closest to the target. A dinner and a silent auction was to follow.
July 25, 2009 | Tips from Travellers >
Smithers, Festivals & Events
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On July 15, 2009 the RCMP came to Smithers to show some talent at our very own Fair Grounds. The two shows at 2 and 7 filled the stands. This was a awsome treat for residents, and the very special people from out of town. This was the first time the show has been held in Smithers for almost 20 years. The proceeds went toward funding local community policing initiatives.
July 25, 2009 | Tips from Travellers >
Smithers, Sightseeing Tours
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I know that the guys of CN are working hard,so why not take the train from Prince George to Prince Rupert is a fine idea of relaxing and taking up the scenery in BC. Choosing Totom class is where you get to relax in the panoramic dome, and enjoy a hot meal. The Comfort class provides an economy of total comfort. Traveling by train in the winter is also a very fine idea because you don't have to pay by class (hint, hint).
July 25, 2009 | Tips from Travellers >
Smithers, Art Galleries & Artists
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The Central Park Building in Smithers includes an Art Gallery, Museum, and a Dance Studio. I think the the building is intresting from the back, and not too many people get to see or notice it. Enjoy!
July 25, 2009 | Tips from Travellers >
Smithers, Art Galleries & Artists
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The Bulkley Valley Museum Presents: A Smithers Culture Crawl. The crawl takes visitors on a remarkable and fascinating stroll. Our Culture Crawl explores the Swiss and Dutch migration to Smithers, history of Music in the Bulkley Valley, the history of the Fire Department, breathtaking gardens, and unique Aladdin and Eaton kit homes. Every day at 12 noon a sirine sounds from our fire hall, so one Friday I had to ask if I could take some pictures from the tower. Enjoy!