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It’s the quintessential Canadian experience: packing up the car and heading out into the wild. But expectations can clash with reality when popular outdoor destinations are crowded, especially when other hikers and campers are noisy and there’s a lineup for the best views.
Just a few hours’ drive from Toronto or Ottawa, Abitibi-Témiscamingue is a completely different kind of getaway. With more than 65,000 square kilometres of territory and 22,000 lakes, there’s plenty of room to breathe in untouched landscapes where you can really connect with nature and disconnect from everything else…
Summer is here, and that means it’s time to play outside! The aptly named Water and Dirt Festival in the Ottawa Valley celebrates this spirit of outdoor adventure over two packed weeks in August, pairing adventures on the region’s many lakes, rivers and trails with great food, live music and community spirit—with a healthy dose of competition thrown into the mix…
More than 100 kilometres long and up to 150 metres deep, Kootenay Lake is the largest natural lake in southern British Columbia. Lined by six welcoming communities and surrounded by two towering mountain ranges, this massive glacier-carved watershed is the perfect place to embrace lake life this summer—no matter what that looks like for you…
In an increasingly unstable world, Seattle’s youth are a key resource for creative problem-solving, visionary leadership, and community building. However, young people’s ideas are often minimized or dismissed.
Youth with marginalized identities, in particular, face social pressure to self-protect by making their voices smaller. In identity-safe spaces, young people can shed those layers of self-protection, enabling them to take inspired risks and grow into empowered civic leaders and community advocates who will shape the city’s identity in years to come…
Spring is a special time in Whistler. Fresh snow is still falling on the peaks while wildflowers are starting to bloom in the valley. Lift lines are short and trails are quiet, but the après scene still pops.
The spring multisport season is a short but very sweet moment that locals look forward to every year. Pack your ski boots and your sandals – you’ll need them both for a spring getaway in this picture-perfect mountain town…
Surrounded by shimmering lakes, ancient forests and rolling grasslands, Greater Vernon is home to more than 500 kilometres of hiking, biking and multi-use trails through some of British Columbia’s most iconic landscapes.
From gentle lakeside strolls to heart-pumping black diamond trails, there’s something here for every outdoor adventurer. There are so many trails to explore that Greater Vernon was recognized as the Official Trail Capital of BC in 2023…
In Fernie, BC, spring brings clear trails, a surging river and sunny downtown patios that beckon you to explore and unwind in an unpretentious mountain town that’s well-worth discovering.
Here’s how to make the most of the beautiful shoulder season in Fernie…
Launched in 1926 as part of America’s first federal highway system, Route 66 has always been more than just a road. Winding 2,400 miles from Chicago to Los Angeles, the Mother Road carried families pushing West during the Depression and served as a military transport corridor during World War II before gaining international fame as a destination for travelers to get their kicks…
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…
