Category: Best Of BC

  • Best Beaches On Vancouver Island: Family-Friendly, Scenic & Worth Visiting

    Best Beaches On Vancouver Island: Family-Friendly, Scenic & Worth Visiting

    Vancouver Island has no shortage of beautiful beaches, so in one sense, you really can’t go wrong. But what each beach is best for — and which ones are actually a good fit for a family trip — is a different question. As a child, I thought a beach meant calm, shallow water for swimming…

  • Best Things To Do In Glacier National Park, Canada: Hikes, Stops & Tips

    Best Things To Do In Glacier National Park, Canada: Hikes, Stops & Tips

    Glacier National Park in British Columbia ended up being one of the biggest surprises of our Canadian Rockies road trip. We first visited as a stop between Vancouver and Banff, then liked it so much that we came back again later that same summer—before the hiking season disappeared faster than our toddler’s patience at the…

  • 12 Best Beaches In British Columbia (Warm Lakes You Can Actually Swim In)

    12 Best Beaches In British Columbia (Warm Lakes You Can Actually Swim In)

    Yes, you read that right: beaches in British Columbia. And I don’t mean the ocean. I mean actual swimming lakes in British Columbia. Because let’s be honest — the Pacific is beautiful, wild, dramatic… and freezing. Even in August, the average ocean temperature hovers around 11°C (52°F). That’s not exactly “linger in the water” territory.…

  • The Ultimate Guide to Miller, Eva & Jade Lakes: Mount Revelstoke’s Best Hike

    The Ultimate Guide to Miller, Eva & Jade Lakes: Mount Revelstoke’s Best Hike

    Mount Revelstoke National Park is often treated as a pause button—a place to stretch stiff legs, check a viewpoint off the list, and continue east toward Banff. That’s a mistake. Not because Banff isn’t spectacular, but because Mount Revelstoke offers a quieter experience. The wonderful—and wonderfully moody—Columbia Mountains reward commitment. The farther you go, the…

  • Vancouver To Banff Road Trip: 10 Days Itinerary

    Vancouver To Banff Road Trip: 10 Days Itinerary

    The drive from Vancouver to Banff is one of the most epic road trips in the world. Bold claim? Maybe. But after experiencing jaw-dropping scenery day after day—each somehow outshining the last—I stand by it. And if you need proof, don’t worry, I’ve got an entire article to back me up. Just keep reading. First…

  • Christmas In British Columbia: 5 Delightful Places To Spend The Holidays

    Christmas In British Columbia: 5 Delightful Places To Spend The Holidays

    Are you looking for the perfect place to spend Christmas in British Columbia? There are lots to choose from. This vast province has endless mountains and a wild coastline, world-class skiing resorts and cozy little towns. You can see fairy tale snowy landscapes, lush green temperate rainforests or giant waves. Whether you travel to BC…

  • Why Should You Visit Slocan Lake?

    Why Should You Visit Slocan Lake?

    Catching our first glimpse of Slocan Lake from a cliff top viewpoint by the road, I felt like I was transported back to the coast. But not the British Columbia coast, rather the Adriatic Coast in Croatia, or perhaps somewhere else by the Mediterranean Sea. The water was perfectly turquoise and glimmering in the sunshine.…

  • One Day In Vancouver, BC: The Ideal 1-Day Vancouver Itinerary

    One Day In Vancouver, BC: The Ideal 1-Day Vancouver Itinerary

    Tucked between mountains and ocean, Vancouver is one of the most scenic cities in the world. It will easily keep you entertained for a week – but what if you only have a day in Vancouver? Well, then we created this 1-day Vancouver itinerary just for you. It’s not packed with everything worth seeing in…

  • Bed And Breakfast In Vancouver: 8 Fabulous Places To Stay

    Bed And Breakfast In Vancouver: 8 Fabulous Places To Stay

    Vancouver is one of our favorite cities in the world, where a modern downtown is combined with breathtaking natural beauties, countless hiking trails, waterfalls and beaches. The best place to stay in Vancouver depends on your travel style and interests, and this post is for those of you who are looking for the best B&B…

  • Drive From Vancouver To Whistler: Sea To Sky Highway Road Trip Guide

    Drive From Vancouver To Whistler: Sea To Sky Highway Road Trip Guide

    The views I saw on the drive from Vancouver to Whistler are how I imagined Canada in my dreams: towering cliffs and evergreen pine forests, foggy bays and snowy peaks in the distance. Rain or shine, summer or winter, the Sea to Sky Highway enchants with stunning views! We’ve done this road trip to Whistler…