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Calgary, Sooke + Haida Gwaii named 3 of the best fishing destinations in Canada

Parks Canada updating its reservation system to book camping and other activities

Travel on the Fly: Dine Out Vancouver; Waddling with penguins in Calgary; Fernie’s powder perfection + more!

Nothing is the New Something in B.C.’s Southern Gulf Islands

Vancouver Island photographer’s bald eagle image is Canada’s choice for international contest

The writer who’s been everywhere shares his 2023 California travel wish list

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Choose your own path to adventure in the Cariboo

No matter how you choose to travel it, the Cariboo trail leads to adventure. Whether you’re…

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Ready for the encore: Find yourself on the edge of your seat in The ‘Loops

In concerts, it’s the encore – your favourite songs you’ve been hoping they’d play. In sports,…

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Nature Conservancy of Canada purchases land for protection in southern Alberta

A property that includes fescue grasslands, forests and wetlands near Waterton Lakes National Park in southern…

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Knowledge is power: New guidebooks map accessible PNW trails

What is an ‘easy’ hike? For a mountaineer, an easy hike might be one that doesn’t…

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‘It was a super cool experience’: Wolfpack spotted hanging out in Kelowna

A Kelowna photographer captured images of a pack of wolves while on a weekend hike in…

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Gary the cat shreds the gnar in Golden

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Ready for the encore: Find yourself on the edge of your seat in The ‘Loops

Fuel up for outdoor adventures in The ‘Loops: Serving up seconds on magical meals and memories!

One-of-kind Cariboo experiences to create a vacay like no other

In B.C’s Cariboo, let Mother Nature be your guide this winter

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

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

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Dine Around, Stay in Town Victoria brings delicious deals to the B.C. capital

5 unforgettable ways to embrace winter in Alberta!

How to fly: A peek behind the curtain at heli-ski piloting, one of Revelstoke’s biggest industries

Tiny Pacific tree frogs find the ‘perfect little home’ in dahlias on Washington farm

‘Heart of the Fraser’ riverfront property near Agassiz to be restored to natural state

A runner’s guide to Victoria, BC

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Rising to the top of Sulphur Mountain on the @banf Rising to the top of Sulphur Mountain on the @banffgondola to soak in #nightrise.
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#pursuitlife #itsoutthere #mountainviews #momentfactory #ilovealberta #thewestcoasttraveller #gondolaview #gandalf #terra
As @55_onthefly says, sometimes you can’t wait f As @55_onthefly says, sometimes you can’t wait for the weather to cooperate. And as we at WCT say, the forest canopy makes an excellent umbrella!
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Photo credit: @55_onthefly 
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#forestwalk #redumbrella #colourcontrast #rainydays☔️ #urbanforest #getoutside #hiking #hikebc #ilovebc #thewestcoasttraveller #sunnysideacres #surreybc
Some of the top stories from this week’s Armchai Some of the top stories from this week’s Armchair Traveller Newsletter! Find more info in our Instagram stories, and at WestCoastTraveller.com!
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#travelstories #westcoasttravel #travelnews #accessibletravel #fishingaddict
Skating at Fenlands Banff Recreation Centre. Renta Skating at Fenlands Banff Recreation Centre. Rental skates are affordable and fleece-lined for chilly toes, and the outdoor trail is free!
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#outdoorskating #vinceguaraldi #wildskating #banffalberta #banffadventures #rockymountains #travelreel #travelreelsoninstagram #thewestcoasttraveller #ilovealberta #fenlandsbanffrecreationcentre #fenlands #fenlandsbanff
Postcards from Banff Nightrise, an unforgettable e Postcards from Banff Nightrise, an unforgettable experience on the @banffgondola
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#Terra #pursuitlife #ilovealberta #nightrise #banffgondola #banffalberta #momentfactory #corememory #mountainviews
Good morning Calgary! Can anyone tell me what that Good morning Calgary! Can anyone tell me what that cool building is at the bottom of the photo, next to the river? From up here it looks like a folding paper fan.
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#WCTExplorer Amy Attas is in Banff for three days showing us the sights. Check out our stories to follow along!
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#calgary #saddledome #calgarytower #westjet #viewfrommywindow #albertawinter #calgaryskyline #explorealberta #ilovealberta #thewestcoasttraveller
Friday, Feb. 3 the Balloon Glow returns to kick of Friday, Feb. 3 the Balloon Glow returns to kick off the @vernonwintercarnival Get up close with the pilots and watch as the balloons light up the winter sky!
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#ilovebc #winterfestival #vernonwintercarnival #hotairballoon #familyactivities #okanaganlifestyle #winterinbc
Oregon’s Mount Hood sparkling along the cross co Oregon’s Mount Hood sparkling along the cross country ski trail.
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Photo credit: @annajacobsphoto 
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#crosscountryskiing #mounthood #iloveoregon #thewestcoasttraveller #oregonwinter #pnwonderland
Made a reel of the IG stories of the newsletter co Made a reel of the IG stories of the newsletter content from this week… if that makes sense. Read the whole kit and kaboodle at westcoasttraveller.com!
Do you ever scroll through Instagram and feel like Do you ever scroll through Instagram and feel like every photo is the same? In the travel world, you can even see doubles and triples and thousands of images of the same location. 
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Then you come across something like this @prairierosephoto series, unlike anything you’ve ever seen before. Kinda like travelling, and stumbling on that unexpected and incredibly memorable restaurant, hike or travel buddy… perfection. 
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Photo credit: @prairierosephoto 
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#ilovealberta #countryliving #horsesofinstagram #magicrealism #wildalberta #thewestcoasttraveller #explorealberta #prairiestyle #cottagecoredream
Have you ever seen a halo, sun dog or sun pillar? Have you ever seen a halo, sun dog or sun pillar? They form when light refracts off ice crystals in the atmosphere, meaning a crisp west coast winter day offers a great viewing conditions… like this gorgeous view from Revelstoke a few weeks ago!
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Photo credit: @glenn.hartman.mattson 
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#sundog #sunhalo #revelstoke #wintervibes❄️ #ilovebc #weatherphotography #thewestcoasttraveller #revelstoked
New rule: every viewpoint needs a swing. Agree or New rule: every viewpoint needs a swing. Agree or disagree?
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Photo credit: @samk24
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Location: Edmonton
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#ilovealberta #thewestcoasttraveller #yeg #edmontonliving #swingwithaview #albertawinter
Mist like the ocean, crisp mountains and a beautif Mist like the ocean, crisp mountains and a beautiful pink sky atop Mt. Cain on northern Vancouver Island. Have you ever skied this low-fi ski hill?
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Photo credit: @north_island_wild 
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#vintageski #mtcain #mountainmist #ilovebc #vancouverislandtourism #thewestcoasttraveller
Photographer @wmckenziephotography says “The Can Photographer @wmckenziephotography says “The Canada Lynx diet consists mostly on the snowshoe hare but will seek other prey like ducks, squirrels and young deer and woodland caribou when the hare’s numbers are low.”
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Photo credit: @wmckenziephotography
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#thewestcoasttraveller #ilovebc #canadianlynx #lynx #wildlifephotography #duckhunting
Where was this photo taken?
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Alaska:💫
Yukon:❄️
BC:🦦
Alberta: 🌾
Washington:🦭
Oregon:🌲
California:🏜️
Photo credit: @parker_burkett took this photo of @maryleeburman 
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#photoquiz #thewestcoasttraveller #canyon #travelspots #hiddengem #travelreels
What a view! Water spills over the Lake Clementine What a view! Water spills over the Lake Clementine Dam near Auburn, California.
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Photo credit: @macadamphotography 
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#ilovecalifornia #damgoodview #damgoodvibes #clementinedam #lakeclementine #explorecalifornia #dronephotography #thewestcoasttraveller #auburncalifornia
Have you snagged any campsites for spring adventur Have you snagged any campsites for spring adventures in BC Provincial parks? Reservations are now open for bookings 4 months from now in select campgrounds. @yourbcparks has made changes to alleviate some of the stresses from previous years… is it working better for you? Let us know in the comments!
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Photo courtesy @yourbcparks 
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#camping #bcprovincialparks #bccamping #2023travelplans #travelplanning #ilovebc #thewestcoasttraveller
Roe Lake on Pender Island thawing out after a chil Roe Lake on Pender Island thawing out after a chilly end to the year.
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Photo credit: @55_onthefly 
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#thewestcoasttraveller #ilovebc #penderisland #gulfislands #westcoastwinter #canadianlakes
Have you started your travel list for 2023? We’v Have you started your travel list for 2023? We’ve got a trip planned for Banff at the end of January, to kick off the new year with a transformational light show… stay tuned for that, and tell us where you’re planning to go below!
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#2023travel #2023travelplans #thewestcoasttraveller #northernlights #dreamvacay #travelreels #ilovebc #ilovetheyukon #ilovealberta
Spring pups getting cosy in Alix, Alberta. . Photo Spring pups getting cosy in Alix, Alberta.
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Photo credit: Sandy Chinski, Amateur photographer of the year entry.
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#thewestcoasttraveller #westcoastwildlife #redfox #foxpup #babyanimals #ilovealberta
In the belly of the Athabasca Glacier, Alberta. . In the belly of the Athabasca Glacier, Alberta.
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Photo credit: Shaun Stewart, Amateur photographer of the year entry.
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#glacier #athabascaglacier #explorealberta #ilovealberta #thewestcoasttraveller #travelbucketlist #banff
Be honest... is your reaction to this photo YES PL Be honest... is your reaction to this photo YES PLEASE 🙋‍♀️🙋or NO THANKS🙅‍♂️🙅‍♀️?
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Photo credit: @fcapixio in Kananaskis, Alberta.
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#ilovealberta #suspensionbridge #kananaskis #winterscene #travelspots #thewestcoasttraveller #winterdestinations
Take a hint from these Alaskan polar bears, and ma Take a hint from these Alaskan polar bears, and make time to snuggle up and hunker down.
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Photo credit: @wmckenziephotography Amateur photographer of the year entry.
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#kaktovik #alaska #polarbears #cuteanimals #polarbearfamily #alaskanwildlife #ilovealaska #thewestcoasttraveller
Today’s weather from Coldstream, BC: extremely c Today’s weather from Coldstream, BC: extremely chilly with a side of sunshine and cosy bonfires. Throw another Yule log on there to warm my toes!
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Photo credit: @sunsetsuite 
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#ilovebc #thewestcoasttraveller #wintergetaway #okanaganbc #bonfire #bluebirdday #bcstorm
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