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Fast ferry service between Nanaimo and Vancouver slated to start next summer

VIDEO: Melanie Vogel completes five-year, trans-Canada trek in Victoria

Why you won’t need reservations to visit Yosemite National Park next year

Spiritual journey marks a return to land and tradition for Chilcotin’s Xeni Gwet’in

VIDEO: Vancouver Island photographer captures bears hunting spawning salmon

B.C.’s Howe Sound, a UNESCO Biosphere Reserve, is a natural wonder

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Tla-o-qui-aht Tribal Parks ʔiisaak Pledge; Paddling Together

Majestic forests. Towering old-growth trees. A massive ocean with pristine beaches, amazing surf and abundant sea…

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‘Loops was built for families – no wonder the holidays are better here!

Amid the busy holiday season, a getaway may be just what the family ordered – time…

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Canada’s tourism spending may recover sooner than expected: Destination Canada

Tourism spending in Canada is expected to recover sooner than previously anticipated. Destination Canada published its…

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Very Merry Vancouver Awaits

Imagine walking across a breathtaking bridge suspended 230 feet above a river gorge and adorned with…

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Revelstoke and Rogers Pass featured in popular web series

Revelstoke was recently featured in an episode of a professional skier’s YouTube series, documenting his journey…

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2023 BC Parks camping reservations open Jan. 3

As the days grow shorter and colder, it’s the ideal time to look forward to the…

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Impressive West Coast

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Tla-o-qui-aht Tribal Parks ʔiisaak Pledge; Paddling Together

‘Loops was built for families – no wonder the holidays are better here!

Very Merry Vancouver Awaits

Go with the snow: Mountain, forest or lake, the Cariboo delivers winter adventure

Camp Beer Co. Wins 2022 BC Ale Trail Best Brewery Experience Award

Under sunny skies, adventures are epic in the Cariboo!

Things To Do

Successful ‘treasure hunt’ recovers 1930s-era cameras abandoned on Yukon glacier

Coffee in downtown Everett is the cure for a cloudy day

The Big Four Ice Caves: Access to one of Snohomish County’s most iconic destinations reopens

A modern traveller’s guide to the magic of old Big Sur

Ucluelet restaurant named Canada’s best fine dining experience

What should I do when my luggage is lost: WCT Travel Guide

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Meanwhile in California… thousands of monarch bu

Meanwhile in California… thousands of monarch butterflies have arrived in Santa Cruz to spend the winter at Natural Bridges State Park. You can find them in the eucalyptus trees until February 👐
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Photo credit: @karacapaldophotography
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#naturalbridgestatepark #monarchbutterfly #monarchmigration #ilovecalifornia #thewestcoasttraveller #californiastateparks #explorecalifornia #eucalyptus #butterflypreserve

Walk Main Street Smithers, BC and you’ll feel in

Walk Main Street Smithers, BC and you’ll feel inspired — this is a little town that cares. The timber framed storefronts backed by jagged mountain views are as pretty as Banff or Aspen… well pretty close anyway! After a major revitalization project this summer, downtown Smithers is sparkling once again.
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Christmas scene captured beautifully by @camus_photography whose downtown Stewart photo received a lot of love on this page last year ❄️
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Photo credit: @camus_photography
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#smithers #bcnorth #mountaintown #mountainvillage #christmasscene #winterinbc #ilovebc #thewestcoasttraveller

When it comes to alpine resorts in Alberta, the Ro

When it comes to alpine resorts in Alberta, the Rocky Mountains tend to steal the spotlight. But @canyonskiresort in Red Deer offers plenty of thrills without the long drive, and it’s only $52 for a day lift pass! Plus right now @tourismreddeer is hosting a sweet contest for the perfect winter day on the slopes — visit their page for details.
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#thewestcoasttraveller #ilovealberta #familyski #snowboardlife #freshlygroomed #freshtracks #albertawinter #travelalberta

A Canadian Lynx in the Yukon snow. . Photo credit:

A Canadian Lynx in the Yukon snow.
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Photo credit: @jwkimages
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#lynx #canadianlynx #canadalynx #westcoastwildlife #ilovetheyukon #canadiannorth #thewestcoasttraveller

From @indigenoustourismbc : 📍 HLGU ISGWIT / HO

From @indigenoustourismbc :

📍 HLGU ISGWIT / HOT SPRINGS
@discovernisgaa
Nisg̱a’a have used the Hlgu Isgwit Hot Springs for ceremonial, medicinal, and spiritual purposes for untold generations. This is a culturally significant heritage site.
Enjoy it with care and respect.
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📣 Visitors planning to visit the Hlgu Isgwit Hot Springs on Nisg̱a’a Lands, need to reserve their one-hour spot in advance by calling 250-633-3000 weekdays from 9:30am to 4:30pm.
Fees are to be paid at the Nisg̱a’a Lisims Government Building located at 2000 Lisims Drive in Gitlax̱t’aamiks (New Aiyansh).
Fees that protect and maintain the site include:
Children; $5, Adults: $8, Families of four: $20
There are no fees for Nisg̱a’a Citizens.
📸: Northern BC Tourism/Christos Sagiorgis
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#ilovebc #nassvalley #bchotsprings #indigenoustourism #thewestcoasttraveller #bcnorth

Kelowna is known as a summer paradise, and a great

Kelowna is known as a summer paradise, and a great place for winter skiing. But what do you do in the shoulder season — especially with an 11-year-old in tow? This reel shares three ideas, and you can read the full story at westcoasttraveller.com.
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#myracanyontrestles #kettlevalleyrailway #myracanyon #scandiagolfandgames #minigolf #familyfriendlybrewery #bcbreweries #bnabrewing #bowlingandbeer #craftbeerbc #okanagantourism #okanaganlifestyle #okanaganautumn #kelowna

Happy pup @odininthewild enjoying the scenery at A

Happy pup @odininthewild enjoying the scenery at Assimilation Lake, between Prince Rupert and Terrace in northern BC. This picture was taken a little while ago — more snow on those peaks these days!
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Photo credit: @wildlikekay
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#dogswhohike #bcnorth #bchikes #northernbcbeauty #ilovebc #dogsofinstagram #mountaindog #explorebc #thewestcoasttraveller

Edmonton has a colourful new mural, just in time f

Edmonton has a colourful new mural, just in time for snowy white winter! The #confettiwall in Michael Phair Park was just completed by @hcma.ca and if you’re a resident of Alberta, you can win a prize by guessing how many dots make up the mural. Find all the details @declorg and scoot over to #yeg because the contest closes Nov. 13!
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Photo credit: @kdginyeg
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#muralart #streetart #exploreedmonton #ilovealberta #explorealberta #thewestcoasttraveller #rainbowmural

Maisy the dog loves ripping along the mountain bik

Maisy the dog loves ripping along the mountain bike trails in Sacramento, California… and chilling in the carrier wearing her super slick doggles. Bring us along next time, won’t ya?
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Photo credit: @macadamphotography
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#ilovecalifornia #mtbcali #thewestcoasttraveller #sacramento #mtbrider #traildog #doggles #mtbdog #trailride #californiamtb #californiaredwoods

Luis Labini Jr found some colour in a Calgary snow

Luis Labini Jr found some colour in a Calgary snowstorm! Are you ready for winter, or still holding onto fall?
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Photo credit: @luislabinijr
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#thewestcoasttraveller #ilovealberta #calgaryalberta #firstsnow #calgarytower #yyc #snowinthecity

Fresh snow on Mount Rainier, lush autumn colors in

Fresh snow on Mount Rainier, lush autumn colors in Orting Valley… just one more reason to love the Pacific Northwest.
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#mountrainier #rainierwatch #ortingwa #pnwonderland #tacomawa #ilovewashington #autumnvibes #thewestcoasttraveller #freshsnow

Photo credit: @garrettbaespflug

A pink Yukon sunrise glows through ice fog on one

A pink Yukon sunrise glows through ice fog on one of the region’s first wintery mornings.
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Photo credit: @danimarielister
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#ilovetheyukon #yukonterritory #icefog #weatherphenomenon #northernliving #thewestcoasttraveller #frozenlakes #yukonwinter

When the weather turns wintery, step inside a libr

When the weather turns wintery, step inside a library for a cosy, architecturally inspiring vacation destination. Suzzallo Library in the University of Washington’s Red Square in Seattle feels straight out of Hogwarts 🪄
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Photo credit: @rumiztravel
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#suzzallolibrary #librarylove #universityofwashingtonseattle #hiddenseattle #seattle #winterdestination #ilovewashington #thewestcoasttraveller

What a difference a day makes… winter comes to K

What a difference a day makes… winter comes to Kelowna, BC. Ski season is just around the corner!
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#kelowna #kelownabc #ilovebc #okanaganlife #okanaganvalley #shoulderseason #autumnvibes🍁 #firstsnowfall #ilovebc #thewestcoasttraveller

@michaelweldonphoto shared this sweet snap of Towe

@michaelweldonphoto shared this sweet snap of Tower Lanes with a Tacoma sunset, inspiring us to look at some of the other beautiful bowling signs along the west coast.
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Photo 1: @michaelweldonphoto - Tacoma, Washington
Photo 2: @a.d.frames - Covina, California
Photo 3: @matthewehrmann - Lincoln City, Oregon
Photo 4: @bobhallinenphoto - Anchorage, Alaska
Photo 5: @byjoshuapowell - Spokane, Washington
Photo 6: @mellyinthemountains - Oceanside, California
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#bowlingsigns #signcollective #everything_signage #signspotting #vintagesignage #roadsideamericana #oldneon #vintagebowling #roadtripusa #thewestcoasttraveller #ilovealaska #ilovewashington #iloveoregon #ilovecalifornia #tacoma #lincolncityoregon #covina #anchoragealaska #spokane #oceansidecalifornia

Autumn splendour near Whistler, BC. . Photo credit

Autumn splendour near Whistler, BC.
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Photo credit: Courtney Adams, Amateur Photographer of the Year entry.
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#fallcolours #whistlerbc #ilovebc #ilovewhistler #autumnvibes #thewestcoasttraveller

The West Coast Traveller RV Roadtrip continues in

The West Coast Traveller RV Roadtrip continues in Elk Island Provincial Park! Hear from #WCTExplorers @triumphsocialtravel as they continue their epic journey east! Read the full story at westcoasttraveller.com.
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#elkislandnationalpark #ilovealberta #bisonbisonbison #bisonherd #rvlife #rvroadtrip #parkscanada

It’s a tight squeeze (roughly a foot) for #WCTEx

It’s a tight squeeze (roughly a foot) for #WCTExplorer Kevin Forsyth as he exits Main Cave at Horne Lake Caves, west of Qualicum Beach. Read the full story of his underground adventure at westcoasttraveller.com.
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Photo credit: Chloe White
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#hornelakecaves #qualicumbeach #caving #cavingadventure #hornelake #spelunking #ilovebc #vancouverisland #thewestcoasttraveller

A west coast tradition: smoked salmon! . Photo cre

A west coast tradition: smoked salmon!
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Photo credit: Tamiko Rampanen, Amateur Photographer of the Year entry.
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#indigenizeyourdiet #smokedsalmon #salmonrun #portalberni #indigenoustourismbc #ilovebc #thewestcoasttraveller #traditionalfoods #wildsalmon #fishing

Great to have company on a misty morning in Wyclif

Great to have company on a misty morning in Wycliff, BC, in the heart of the Kootenays.
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Photo credit: Michael Guarnery, Amateur Photographer of the Year entry.
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#kootenaystyle #wycliff #mistymorning #hummingbirdphotgraphy #westcoastvibes #ilovebc #thewestcoasttraveller

The west coast drought is over and chum salmon hav

The west coast drought is over and chum salmon have returned to Goldstream Provincial Park. The @gsnaturehouse is open to visitors with plenty of cool exhibits for the whole family, too.
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#ispysalmon @bcparksfdn #salmonrun #chumsalmon #salmon #goldstreamprovincialpark #bcsalmon #familyactivities #ilovebc #thewestcoasttraveller

Welcome to San Francisco! A Pilot boat helps guide

Welcome to San Francisco! A Pilot boat helps guide a ship into San Francisco Bay.
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Photo credit: Randy Phillips, Amateur Photographer of the Year entry.
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#sanfranciscobay #sanfrancisco #pilotboat #portofsanfrancisco #sealover #shipsofinstagram #ilovecalifornia #thewestcoasttraveller

Alberta in the autumn, in 2022 or 1022... Beautifu

Alberta in the autumn, in 2022 or 1022... Beautiful golden light in Waterton Lakes National Park.
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Photo credit: @prairierosephoto
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#thewestcoasttraveller #ilovealberta #watertonlakesnationalpark #albertabison #prairiephotography #parkscanada #explorealberta

Lundbreck Falls, Alberta makes the Crowsnest River

Lundbreck Falls, Alberta makes the Crowsnest River dazzle 💎Just off the highway, with great viewing spots from above and down in the gorge. Just beware — that mountain water is ice cold year round!
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Photo credit: @chow.clicks
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#lundbreckfalls #ilovealberta #thewestcoasttraveller #albertawaterfalls #crowsnestpass #explorealberta

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