As the days start to get longer, there’s more time to explore – and Vancouver Island destinations like Victoria and Parksville, packed with family-friendly activities and exciting adventures, are perfect local getaways to shake off the cobwebs of winter hibernation.
The BC Ferries Trip Planning resource makes it easy to discover sailing specials and exclusive hotel offers, helping you plan your next Island getaway and save. Sail with BC Ferries Saver fares from Metro Vancouver to Vancouver Island starting from $49 one way for car and driver, available on select sailings…
As the snow starts to melt, the vast open spaces of BC’s Cariboo Chilcotin Coast come alive. From guest ranches and wildlife encounters to vibrant local communities and Indigenous experiences, a road trip through this wild frontier offers the ultimate springtime escape. Whether you’re looking for active adventure or serene solitude, craft your own custom getaway in these rugged lands between the mountains and the sea…
Storm-watching season has arrived in Tofino and Ucluelet, and the power of Mother Nature is on full display. During this unique time on B.C.’s West Coast, massive waves gain momentum as they roll in across the Pacific, crashing down on the shore in Tofino and Ucluelet with crests up to 20 feet high.
BC Ferries makes it easy to plan your storm-watching adventure in time to catch this year’s thunderous natural display. Saver fares from the Lower Mainland to Nanaimo for a car and driver start at $49 on select sailings, and BC Ferries customers also get access to exclusive Coastal Perks offers, like a third night free at select Tofino and Ucluelet hotels.
The stronger the storm, the wilder the wonder. Here’s how to make the most of this special time on Vancouver Island...
Relationship status: Overloaded. Whether you’re endlessly swiping through dating apps, scouring social media for wedding inspiration, or scrolling #MomTok for ideas to entertain the kids, sometimes it can all be just a little too much. The stress of modern relationships — whether you’re single, happily married, or dealing with a situationship — is enough to leave anyone feeling burned out and in need of a refresh…
With its breathtaking beaches, cozy cafes and cabins, and mossy trails leading to stunning viewpoints, the Sunshine Coast is the perfect local destination for a refreshing getaway this fall.
A BC Ferries sailing from Horseshoe Bay to Langdale is the first step of your coastal getaway. With Saver fares, you can travel for less: return trip travel for a car and driver starts from $39. When you disembark, the coast is yours to explore.
Unplug in a cozy cabin
There’s plenty to do along the coast, but fall can induce longings for a cozy retreat…
Whistler’s flagship food and drink festival returns for its 29th year November 6 to 16. Featuring more than 100 events over 11 buzzing days, it’s the ultimate celebration of bold tastes and bolder attitudes.
There’s no set itinerary here; you can craft your experience with the same precision as Cornucopia’s star chefs and sommeliers. Mix and match indulgence, education, celebration and discovery for a custom Cornucopia that’s entirely your own…
With summer’s hectic, activity-packed days in the rear-view mirror and the hustle and bustle of the holidays still a couple of months away, fall offers a chance to cut back on obligations and take time for yourself in Whistler’s natural spectacular mountain playground.
Outdoor adventures like hiking, biking, and ziplining are still in full-gear in Whistler, but there are fewer people so there’s more room to explore…
Surrounded on three sides by water, home to a temperate rainforest, and nestled at the foot of the North Shore Mountains, Vancouver is a city truly immersed in nature. This is a place where the glittering glass towers of downtown reflect the moody greys and blues of the Burrard Inlet, and you’re likely to spot at least a couple of bold locals cold plunging in the ocean every day of the year. (And we’re not just talking about the seals.)
While it rarely dips below freezing in the city itself, the snow-covered mountains just 15 to 30 minutes from downtown become a true winter wonderland from December through early spring. It’s the ideal city to play in the snow all day and get back to town in time for dinner at a cozy hole-in-the-wall or MICHELIN-starred hotspot…
Whistler’s spectacular fall festival of food and drink returns November 7-17 with more than 90 events in 11 jam-packed days of tastings, seminars, parties and can’t-miss signature events.
With so much to choose from, you can design your own custom menu of events for the perfect combination of learning, discovery, indulgence and celebration. Let your taste buds run wild for as many courses as you desire. Here’s a sample menu to get you started…
In the vibrant Sea-to-Sky region, you’ll find works by local artisans and makers alongside masterpieces by world-renowned artists, important cultural institutions at the foot of majestic mountains, and beautifully preserved heritage sites that show just how this province came to be.
With so many arts, culture, and heritage sights to see in Whistler, Squamish, and Pemberton, you can choose your own trip style and never run short of things to do. ..
