A quick disclaimer: This 4.5 km trail is a hodgepodge of paths connected together to make up one continuous loop that explores the first town-site of Summerland, BC. The result is that there's lots of interesting features, beautiful viewpoints and curious sights along...
We happened upon Explorers of the Wild at our local library. Actually, it was in our bin of library holds. I have this habit of perusing our library catalogue online and indiscriminately requesting tons of books. As a result we have our very own library holding bin...
The drive up north takes us a whole day but once we've arrived the long journey is quickly forgotten. Prince George is my hometown but it isn't until we've arrived at Ness Lake, about 35 km north-west of Prince George, that I truly feel at home. My husband's family...
Outdoor safety and survival skills are crucial for outdoor enthusiasts. But what about adventuring families? What safety and survival skills should parents and children know for exploring the great outdoors? The majority of our outdoor adventures are uneventful but we...
Important Notice: As of August 2016 there is significant bear activity on the portion of the Trout Creek Trail heading towards the canyon. If you do hike this trail please take precautions and be prepared. Summerland, a quaint community nestled in the heart of the...
We enjoy exploring the beaches throughout the Okanagan Valley, but we definitely have a preference for those of the South Okanagan. Some of our favourite beaches and places to swim in this area are: Pioneer Park in Kaleden, Kenyon Park in Okanagan Falls, the swimming...
I have always been captured by the magic of night photography. I think it has something to do with childhood memories of stargazing with my father. So when the opportunity arose to learn about night photography during the peak of the Perseid meteor shower at the...
The Myra Canyon Trestles trail in Kelowna, BC is a popular place for outdoor recreation. Once part of the Kettle Valley Railway this reclaimed rail-bed is now part of an expansive network of trails that forms the Kettle Valley Railway (KVR) Trial system throughout...
Rose Valley Regional Park is a 250 hectare park with an extensive network of trails located in West Kelowna, BC. There are several parking areas that access the park along Westlake Road and West Kelowna Road but the most commonly used parking lot, and the one I...
Vaseux Lake is a relatively small lake that lies between the towns of Okanagan Falls and Oliver in the South Okanagan, British Columbia. It is a good spot for shoreline fishing and reknown for its small and large mouth bass. Motorized boats are prohibited on the water...
One week in Vancouver, BC is definitely not enough time to explore its many beaches and trails, but its a good place to start. During our week long visit we had the opportunity to visit some really wonderful places, some of them were popular tourist destinations and...
Stanley Park is a 400 hectare urban park situated on a peninsula north-west of downtown Vancouver, BC. It is one of the most popular tourist destinations in Vancouver because of its great location and numerous attractions. We decided to spend a day exploring the many...
Deep Cove wasn't on my list of places to visit but our neighbours encouraged us to go explore the area and I'm so glad they did. The quaint community of Deep Cove is nestled in a small bay on the eastern edge of North Vancouver. When we arrived in Deep Cove there were...
Queen Elizabeth Park is one of Vancouver's prized jewels. As the highest place in Vancouver it offers great views of the surrounding city, and despite its history as a rock quarry the park boasts some of the most beautiful and well maintained ornamental gardens in the...
I spent four years studying at the University of British Columbia (UBC) and not once did I explore the nearby Pacific Spirit Regional Park. It's a shame really, because this 763 hectare park of preserved lush forest has a fabulous network of multi-use trails perfect...
Lynn Canyon Park is located in North Vancouver, BC. This park has various trails and bridges that explore Lynn Canyon and the surrounding rainforest offering exciting views of the area. When we arrived at Lynn Canyon Park it was bustling. We were lucky to find a...