June 01, 2011 | Tips from Travellers >
Dawson Creek, Camping
Find more information about Dawson Creek - Camping
View a larger image on flickr.com
Last week my fellow co-workers and I ventured to the Kiskatinaw River Provincial Park about a fifteen minute drive up Highway 97 North from Dawson Creek BC. The sheer size of this wooden bridge was extremely impressive and the campground was filled with fun family activities such as hiking, swimming, and even a small playground. Although we didn't stay for very long I will definitely be returning in the future.
June 01, 2011 | Tips from Travellers >
Fort St. John, Camping
Find more information about Fort St. John - Camping
View a larger image on flickr.com
Well I just made it home from Fort St, John last night. It was a great little two day trip, my boyfriend and I saw 3 moose and a few deer as well! The drive down was beautiful; we left a bit later in the evening so the sun was setting over the mountains in the distance. Always perfect views!
We did a lot of visiting while we were there; we also went down to Peace Island Park, which is just on the south side of Taylor. Beautiful spot! I always find it to be quiet and relaxing. A mini getaway really close to Fort St John, BC. I always love going to the local "Hideaway." Instead of turning off into the Peace Island Park RV Park, we continue down the road and take a trail right across from the Big Bam Ski Hill.
It does take a bit of 4x4in' but always fun if you have a truck! Also you can park and hike in, it's only about 1 km into the river.
Fort St. John has a lot of great things to offer. My favorite part of is no matter what you want to do outdoor wise you can drive 10-30mins and find beautiful spots to go fishing, swimming or just have a campfire! There is the Peace River Island, Beatton Provincial Park, Kiskatinaw Provincial Park and also Charlie Lake. All within a reasonable driving distances!
Not too far from home!
June 01, 2011 | Tips from Travellers >
Dawson Creek, Dining
Find more information about Dawson Creek - Dining
View a larger image on flickr.com
Right in the middle of town on
102nd Ave is the Hug-A-Mug coffee shop and it has a couple of tables
outside. I met my friend there the
other day and really enjoyed just sitting in the sun enjoying my favorite
specialty coffee.
There was a constant stream of
people passing by consisting of both locals and visitors. It was great to say hello, have a few
mini visits.
The Hug a Mug is less than ½ a
block away from the Mile O Post that sits in the middle of the main
intersection so we had a great view of the visitors who were jaywalking over to
have their pictures taken.
The Mile O Post is one of the
most recognized and photographed monuments in Canada. We noticed how patient the motorists are with the people
jaywalking to get to the post and also saw a local offer to take the photo so
that both visitors could get in on it. It reaffirmed what a friendly community we have.
Hug a Mug is a popular spot for
lunch. Laurie and her staff are
really friendly and make great food.