November 25, 2011 | Tips from Us >
Nanaimo, Shopping
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Every time I am in Nanaimo I make a quick trip to the
Nanaimo Museum, not only because of the artifacts, but because of the small gift shop in the lobby. There are some great little finds there! Local crafts, kids stuff, First Nations jewellery...and its all pretty affordable. Another great spot within walking distance is the Barton & Leier Gallery that is full of funky, unique and again, affordable gifts and art. Both within walking distance of the Harbour, located in the commercial district.
November 14, 2011 | Tips from Us >
Whistler, Hiking
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In the final episode of the Great Ranger Experience, Ranger Katy Chambers and Ranger Andy Turner want to share their Garibaldi Provincial Park experience with you. The spectacular mountain and glacier landscapes of Garibaldi were protected as one of British Columbia's first Provincial Parks in 1927. The almost 200,000 hectare park offers more than 90km of world-class hiking in the summer and fall, and exceptional ski touring opportunities throughout the winter and spring. B.C.'s park rangers keep busy by maintaining recreational opportunities while ensuring the natural features and dynamic ecosystems are protected.
As BC Parks turns 100 years old, Park Rangers want to share their experience of working as stewards of BC’s wonderful parks. These short videos capture spectacular landscapes, and showcase a little bit of what our Park Rangers are up to throughout the Province. Featured Park Rangers share what is special about their favourite provincial parks, and most importantly, share why they are passionate about being a ranger! There are four videos in total, we’ll share one per week.
Links:
The Great Ranger ExperienceGaribaldi Provincial ParkHiking in the Vancouver, Coast & Mountains regionBackcountry skiing in the Vancouver, Coast & Mountains regionOther Great Ranger Experience posts:
BC Marine ParksSouth Okanagan GrasslandsBugaboo Provincial Park
November 07, 2011 | Tips from Us >
Sechelt, Wildlife Tours
This week in the Great Ranger Experience, Ranger Ryan Elphick, Ranger Dylan Eyers, and Aquatic Ecologist Doug Biffard want to share their Marine Park Experience with you. Many of the sensitive ecosystems and species that are protected throughout the marine park system are vulnerable to environmental stressors such as climate change. B.C.'s park rangers and ecologists monitor our coastlines and try to understand the changes and in order to maintain healthy resilient ecosystems.
As BC Parks turns 100 years old, Park Rangers want to share their experience of working as stewards of BC’s wonderful parks. These short videos capture spectacular landscapes, and showcase a little bit of what our Park Rangers are up to throughout the Province. Featured Park Rangers share what is special about their favourite provincial parks, and most importantly, share why they are passionate about being a ranger! There are four videos in total, we’ll share one per week.
Links:
The Great Ranger ExperienceBC Marine ParksSunshine CoastOther Great Ranger Experience posts:
South Okanagan Grasslands
Bugaboo Provincial ParkGaribaldi Provincial Park