June 29, 2010 | Field Reports >
Abbotsford, Arts, Culture & History Tours
Abbotsford, BC is truly an agricultural jewel...lush, warm and welcoming.
It was such a pleasure to travel around the area and see it's beauty firsthand. A 'city in the country', Abbotsford is an amazingly fertile place. It's a great destination to learn, see and sample some of the best of what BC has to offer. If you're interested in Agri-tourism, wineries or simply enjoying the exceptional rural scenery~you have to check out Abbotsford.
June 29, 2010 | Field Reports >
Gibsons, Arts, Culture & History Tours
Have you been to the Sunshine Coast of BC? It's absolutely fantastic!
Growing up on the westcoast of BC, I'd always wanted to visit the Sunshine Coast. I remember hearing the name Sunshine Coast and envisioning a sunny, magical place- it always conjured images of beautiful coastline and Beachcomber nostalgia. I recently had a chance to visit and...WOW...it's amazing -wonderful natural beauty, rich culture and super friendly people. If you get a chance, visit the Sunshine Coast. I guarantee you'll love it!
Oh yeah, one more thing...prepare to sample some of the best oysters you can imagine but be careful with the 'Jamaican Me Hot' sauce at Smitty's Oyster House in Gibsons...it's hot ;)
June 28, 2010 | Field Reports >
Clinton, Guest Ranches & Horseback Riding
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The Echo Valley Ranch and Spa near Clinton, BC is a unique place to
visit with its incredible views and amenities. I went there to do some horseback riding but quickly discovered it some other features that make it quite unique. It has a beautiful lodge and
even a Ban Tai Spa which was designed by the architect to the Thai royal
family. The ranch also has cattle, falcons, a herd of border collies
and the noisiest turkeys ever!
June 28, 2010 | Field Reports >
Anahim Lake, Attractions
I flew up to Anahim Lake and then drove over to Nimpo Lake for an incredible float plane flight over the wild 1300 ft Hunlen Falls in Tweetsmuir Park. Absolutely amazing view from the airplane as we stared straight down the falls while the plane banked sideways!
June 25, 2010 | Field Reports >
Summerland, Surfing & Watersports
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Time to get wet with water activities on Lake Okanagan, BC! We are
talking boating, wakeboarding, wakesurfing, jet skiing, kayaking, and
paddleboarding in the Thompson Okanagan Region! BC Field Reporter Chris
Wheeler samples every water sport under the sun starting his morning
with a wakeboard at Summerland Waterfront Resort. After a sweet wipeout
in the warm Okanagan lake waters near Summerland, he makes his way to
Penticton, BC to explore more of the lake by kayak and paddleboard.
Life is good!
June 23, 2010 | Field Reports >
Nelson, Outdoor Activity Tours
The Kootenays Region is an adventure destination. Today's adventure is
focused in, on and around the water. After adrenaline takes me from
whitewater rafting to kayaking, Ainsworth Hot Spring is the ultimate
spot for relaxation.
June 22, 2010 | Field Reports >
Princeton, Wineries & Vineyards
Explore a gold mine and taste wine of the Similkameen Valley in
the Thompson Okanagan Region with Tourism British Columbia Field
Reporter Chris Wheeler. Perched on a cliff face in Hedley, BC, the
Mascot Gold Mine is a place to experience what life was like as a hard
rock gold miner. Chris then travels further into the beautiful
Similkameen Valley to Cawston, BC and samples wines at both the
Crowsnest Vineyards and the Seven Stones Winery. Talk about the good
life!
June 22, 2010 | Field Reports >
Rossland, Biking
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With more than 200kms of trails, Rossland is the king of the
Kootenays when it comes to mountain biking. Though the region is a hot
spot for riders, Rossland has earned it's title - the "Mountain Biking
Capital of Canada." I was lucky enough to give a beginner trail a try,
before a rowdy crew of riders showed me how it's done!