July 02, 2010 | Tips from Travellers >
Kitimat, Festivals & Events
Yesterday my family headed down to Kitimat, British Columbia to take in their Canada Day celebrations. It was a beautiful drive and the weather was perfect. We watched the parade for an hour and then headed to the food market for a taste of Indian, American, Chinese, Greek and First Nations food, as well as local vendors selling art. It was a fun afternoon full of community spirit.
I've attached a video showing pictures of the parade with the Canadian anthem in the background. Enjoy!
July 02, 2010 | Tips from Travellers >
Smithers, Guest Ranches & Horseback Riding
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I spent Canada Day seeing the country the way the settlers did, on horseback. The newly cut Round Lake Recreational trail network just 25 km east of Smithers are a hidden gem for horseback riders, campers and in the winter X-C skiers with a day use lodge for warming up and 13 campsites on the banks of the Bulkley River. The trails are new and never over crowded so they give you that sense of being far away from any civilization making your hike or ski feel more like an epic trek through the northern BC wilderness...