July 30, 2010 | Tips from Travellers >
Haida Gwaii/Queen Charlotte Islands, Fishing
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One of my favourite adventures my family did while visiting Haida Gwaii was clam digging on North Beach in Naikoon Provincial Park, just outside of Old Masset.
We went out early morning, when the tide was low and brought along shovels, buckets, and big rubber boots. The trick we discovered was to look around on the sand for quarter sized depressions. My family was taught to stomp your feet a few times around these depressions, and if the sand moves that means a clam is burrowed underneath. The next step is to dig with your shovel, and reach your hand in fast enough to grab the head of the clam. It's exciting and a little exhilarating to do the whole thing as fast as you can to try and grab the clam. Even if you don't have much luck catching them (like myself!), it is still a lot of fun to stomp around trying to find the locations of the clams.
No license is required for clam digging and you are allowed to catch 12 clams per person. I highly recommend clam digging as a fun, unique family activity to do while visiting the beautiful Haida Gwaii.
July 29, 2010 | Tips from Travellers >
Fort St. John, Art Galleries & Artists
If you haven’t been in downtown Fort St.
John lately, you will now find a colourful
addition. On the site where the old Fort
Hotel once stood, there are now paintings done by youth artists in a cheerful
summer theme adorning the property fence.
It looks like there are a few more spaces to be filled – I hope they put
some more paintings up!
If you want to check out more art while you
are downtown, next door to the outdoor paintings is Peace Gallery North (inside
the North Peace Cultural Centre) which has lot’s of great local artwork,
jewellery, pottery, and other handicrafts.
Both venues display the talented artists of Fort St. John - young and old!
July 29, 2010 | Tips from Travellers >
Chetwynd, Fishing
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Another peaceful evening in the Peace Country-perfect for a fly fishing trip! We tossed all our gear in the truck and headed down to the shores of the Murray River near Chetwynd, near the confluence of the Murray and Pine rivers.
This little spot was perfect for the kids, as there's a warm creek running through the beach that they could play in while the adults fished the river. I caught a beautiful rainbow trout that evening too!
Access to the shore is down a very rough gravel road-inquire locally for directions. The dust and bumps are totally worth it for the beautiful view of the river valleys and the warm, sandy beach.
July 29, 2010 | Tips from Travellers >
Chetwynd, Fishing
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Last weekend, my partner and I loaded up the kids with their new toy fishing rods and headed out to try our luck in a new fishing spot. We headed down a popular back road and found ourselves a great little fishing hole along the Sukunka River, just south of Chetwynd.
While we didn't have any luck catching fish, we certainly had a great evening playing in the water and teaching the kids to cast their "flies" (mostly sticks and leaves!).
The Sukunka Forest Service Road is a very busy road, and anyone travelling it must use a radio.
July 29, 2010 | Tips from Travellers >
Chetwynd, Fishing
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Last weekend, my partner and I loaded up the kids with their new toy fishing rods and headed out to try our luck in a new fishing spot. We headed down a popular back road and found ourselves a great little fishing hole along the Sukunka River, just south of Chetwynd.
While we didn't have any luck catching fish, we certainly had a great evening playing in the water and teaching the kids to cast their "flies" (mostly sticks and leaves!).
The Sukunka Forest Service Road is a very busy road, and anyone travelling it must use a radio.
July 29, 2010 | Tips from Travellers >
Terrace, Hiking
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Today, i went for the most beautiful hike, with a couple of my friends and some new friends as well. The hike was amazing, we got to see the most amazing volcano cone, the hike was so amazing we where able to stand right beside the cone. Our tour guide was most knowledgeable as we asked many questions. The cultural uses of plants was fantastic. I loved the tour and the weather was really on our side today. i really enjoyed my experience in the Nass valley. I hope i can experience this with my family, really soon.
July 28, 2010 | Tips from Travellers >
Dawson Creek, Historic & Heritage Sites
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Ever since I was a kid, I have loved to put on an old pair
of shoes, roll up my pant legs and wade in the water along the banks of a
river.
We recently took a day trip to the Peace River at the
Clayhurst Crossing 20 miles north of Dawson Creek. Our nephew was with us for the day of beachcombing and rock
skipping.
As usual, I took my walking stick; my dog and we got our
feet wet walking along the water's edge, poking around amongst the rocks and
driftwood. The boy found a great
fossil!
It was sitting there in plain sight. It looks like a big leaf on a piece of
shale rock.
The Peace River Region is well known as a rich deposit for
fossils from dinosaurs, plants and fish, and it's a common occurrence to find a
fossil left over from the time the dinosaurs walked the earth.
A trip to the Dinosaur Museum is definitely on the roster
for a next visit!
July 28, 2010 | Tips from Travellers >
Kitimat, Attractions
Here you can see a video of Anhluut’ukwsim Laxmihl Angwinga’asanskwhl Nisga’a (Nisga’a Memorial Lava Bed Park). I've travelled here many times before and I thought I'd share my experience with you all!
It was named the first provincial park within British Columbia. There was a lava spill estimated 250 years ago, rough and jagged lava remain at the site. Not only does it have a magnificant volcanic landscape but in addition rich native culture. With that being said the lava beds make it an incredible experience not to be forgotten.
July 28, 2010 | Tips from Travellers >
Terrace, Sightseeing Tours
Twin Spruce Trail is located on the site of Lakelse Lake Provincial Park, just 18 km south of Terrace on Highway 37. It is a beautiful 2 km trail that takes you through an old growth forest, full of ancient trees, culturally modified trees, creeks, and over boardwalks and bridges. It is an easy trail, and a perfect walk for a mix of nature and relaxation.
July 28, 2010 | Tips from Travellers >
Terrace, Hiking
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We took a trip up to the Nass Valley up Hwy 113 and got to participate in a guided tour up to the volcano cone. It started at the Visitors Centre and then we drove part ways up a mountain, and then continued to hike the rest of the way to the cone.
It was a beautiful trail, and an interesting experience, as our guide shared stories of his ancestors and what they used certain trees and berries for. When we reached the top of the cone, we were graced with a legend told by the guide, as well as a 'Taste of the Nass', which featured samples of food from the Nass Valley such as oolichan, dried salmon, fried bread, blueberry jam, salmon hash, and smoked sea lion.
It was a wonderful experience and I would highly recommend taking the tour. The tour leaves every morning at 10am from the Visitors Centre and be sure to phone at least 24 hours in advance for the 'Taste of the Nass'.