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BC photographer takes top Canadian Geographic photo prize

Malahat Skywalk expected to be complete by this summer

‘Biggest bobcat I’ve ever seen’: Vernon-area photographer

The winners of the Amateur Photographer of the Year contest are…

Alberta monolith comes with message to save eastern slopes of Rocky Mountains

Wine tasting goes under the dome in Abbotsford

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2021’s full Wolf Moon shines bright Jan. 28

Mark your calendars: the Wolf Moon will soon be upon us. The Old Farmer’s Almanac predicts…

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Cariboo Chilcotin Coast Tourism greets 2021 focused on future

Cariboo Chilcotin Coast Tourism says 2021 is an opportunity for the region’s tourism economy to build…

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You’re it! Play Bike Tag to explore your city

Bike Tag is the ideal pandemic activity: It takes place outdoors, it’s social and you don’t…

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New owners of public boat launch on Sylvan Lake plans opening for May 2021

A new public boat launch, fuelling station and marine supply store is preparing to open in…

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Delightful woolly duo charm Salmon Arm family

The north Okanagan community of Salmon Arm is home to a distinctive woolly duo. With fuzzy…

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‘Return of the Giants:’ B.C. getting second chance to coexist with humpbacks

A whale researcher will ask British Columbians to be good neighbours to marine giants in a…

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Impressive West Coast

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Your perfect downtown Vancouver visit – in 48 hours

When the time is right for a sensational staycation, this dream destination is waiting

An art-full outdoor experience awaits on Whidbey and Camano Islands

8 Vancouver experiences to help businesses say ‘Thank you’ this holiday season

Hiking, biking + birding: Get Outside in Abbotsford this Fall

Parksville Qualicum Beach is for the birds – literally!

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VIDEO: Hiker sings iconic song to the delight of Golden Ears Park onlookers

VIDEO: Beaver waddles through downtown Vancouver

Long-lost BC orca pod returns home for first time in more than 20 years

Caught on camera: So-smart raven targets skier’s backpack on Cypress Mountain

Fat bike scene gets winter boost in Kimberley

Port Alberni’s Twin City wins coveted BC Ale Trail Best Brewery Experience Award

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Zen Though Vancouver Island, Photo by Damon Stan

Zen Though

Vancouver Island, Photo by Damon Stangherlin

An Abbotsford winery has found a safe and unique w

An Abbotsford winery has found a safe and unique way to serve customers during the pandemic.

Singletree Winery on Mt. Lehman Road is now offering two “Di Vine Domes” – the first in the Fraser Valley – where people can taste wine and enjoy local goodies inside the comfort of decorated transparent domes.
@singletreewine @meganashleycreative

“Canadian Canoe Artist” photographed at Great

“Canadian Canoe Artist” photographed at Great Central Lake, Vancouver Island, by Stephanie Brown, Amateur Photographer of the Year 2020.

Skiers take to the slopes at Cypress Mountain in V

Skiers take to the slopes at Cypress Mountain in Vancouver. Here’s #wcttraveller @arora.s ⛷

Link in bio: Jackie Hildering, humpback whale rese

Link in bio: Jackie Hildering, humpback whale researcher in Port McNeill, on Vancouver Island, will explain how humans can help protect humpback whales in the Return of Giants, a webinar about getting a second chance with the whales that she says came close to extinction before numbers rebounded.

Emerald Lake Winter ❄️ Emerald Lake Lodge Yo

Emerald Lake Winter ❄️

Emerald Lake Lodge Yoho National Park.
Photo by Stephen Wells for the Amateur Photographer of the Year contest.

Snowy Peaks Morraine Lake Photo by Christine von A

Snowy Peaks
Morraine Lake
Photo by Christine von Arnim for the Amateur Photographer of the Year contest!

Article link in bio! In the last decade an increas

Article link in bio! In the last decade an increasing number of Indigenous chefs have opened restaurants, sharing traditional recipes with a modern twist. If you’d like to taste the flavours of BC, pull up a chair and try a meal from each of these Indigenous-owned restaurants!

@kekulicafebannock @salmonnbannockbistro
NkmipCellars @naxidpub_

Which of these do you want to adventure to? Tag yo

Which of these do you want to adventure to? Tag your travel buddy🏔

1.Camping under the stars on Vancouver Island's Coastal Mountains.

Crest Mountain, Strathcona Provincial Park. Vancouver Island. Photo by Sean Holroyd

2. A Castle Buried In the Woods Banff, Canada. Jaedon Paterson

3. Taylor Meadows Garibaldi Provincial Park. Tanya Peters

4. Silver Star mountain, near Vernon, BC, by Dave Dennier.

A beautiful capture of the Sea to Sky gondola view

A beautiful capture of the Sea to Sky gondola views in Squamish. Photo by Emi Jaeger for the Amateur Photographer of the Year contest.
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#whistler #beautifulbc #squamishbc #explorebc #beautifuldestinations #winterwonderland

Link in bio! BC’s Lower Mainland is a hiker’s

Link in bio! BC’s Lower Mainland is a hiker’s paradise! With hundreds of trails within an hour or two of downtown Vancouver, you’re bound to find a new favourite spot to take in the view, soak up the surroundings and probably break a sweat.

Now that’s a morning view. Photo by Tori Powell

Now that’s a morning view. Photo by Tori Powell from the Central Purcell Mountains.

Family Gathering among cloudy blue skies in Banff,

Family Gathering among cloudy blue skies in Banff, Alberta.
Taken by Corissa Fir Photography.

Link in bio. “Sitting in the hot pool, I feel th

Link in bio. “Sitting in the hot pool, I feel the brush of breeze on my face and hear a gentle whistle of wind in the spruce trees above me. Moving indoors, and now relaxing on a cushiony recliner, I take in the beauty of lush foliage seen though floor-to-ceiling windows. And the moment after I run through an icy cold waterfall, my skin tingles with an electric-like buzz.” @scandinavewhis

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Please note that current Provincial Health Protocols currently advise against travelling outside your region to help prevent the spread of COVID-19.

Spiral figure skater on a mountain top near Terrac

Spiral figure skater on a mountain top near Terrace, BC.Photo by Thomas C.
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#terrace #terracebc #mountaintop #beautifulbc #explorebc #canada #beautifulbc #explorecanada #hellobc #britishcolumbia #vancouver #vancouverisland #nature #bc #pnw #beautifulbritishcolumbia #getoutside

Wow! Mt Robson, Alberta by John Poon for the Amate

Wow! Mt Robson, Alberta
by John Poon for the Amateur Photographer of the Year contest!

Link in bio: With the wealth of options in the Yuk

Link in bio: With the wealth of options in the Yukon, the question isn’t CAN you go dog sledding. The question is: what kind of dog sledding do you want to do? Read about wild excursions for your future adventures!
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#yukon #canada #dogsledding #whitehorse #exploreyukon

Mountain goat adventures on the Icefield Parkway P

Mountain goat adventures on the Icefield Parkway
Photo by Tori Powell, Icefields Parkway (Alberta)

A stunning sunset over Burrard Inlet. Vancouver BC

A stunning sunset over Burrard Inlet. Vancouver BC
Photo by Ann Marie L.
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Link in bio! Vancouver Island is famous for its mi

Link in bio! Vancouver Island is famous for its mild winters. In fact, Islanders are notorious for bragging about their lack of snow (and grumbling through a few flakes). But if you gain enough elevation all that coastal rain turns to clouds of powder, so the Island has you covered when you want to walk in a winter wonderland. Dream now, visit later!

How beautiful is this?! Location: Trout Lake, Vanc

How beautiful is this?! Location: Trout Lake, Vancouver, B.C.
Photo by: Craig Robison for the Amateur Photographer of the Year contest!

Paradise Meadows 5040 Peak. Photo by Kristian Gill

Paradise Meadows
5040 Peak. Photo by Kristian Gillies.

The Amateur Photographer of the Year contest ends

The Amateur Photographer of the Year contest ends November 30. Share photos of your adventures to win three spectacular adventurous prizes. Tag your photo capturing friends!

Panorama Ridge, Garibaldi Provincial Park, British

Panorama Ridge, Garibaldi Provincial Park, British Columbia.
Photo by Joseph Gadsby-Haner

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