Hiking in the Yukon, Tombstone Territorial Park

Dream, Discover, Explore

Exponential tourism growth in Haida Gwaii as summer kicks off

Vancouver Island restaurant hailed for having one of Canada’s best burgers

B.C. beach named one of the best in the world

8 ways to celebrate summer in Red Deer

Abbotsford’s Berry Fest returns with food, family activities and fun times!

Banff Sunshine Village to open to skiers, snowboarders and hikers on Canada Day

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Explore like a local in Boundary Country this summer

When planning the perfect getaway to Boundary Country, there are many factors to consider. But sometimes,…

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Osprey nest rescued from high water in Kootenay Lake

An osprey’s offspring were successfully saved from high water recently when the BC Conservation Officer Service…

Osprey nest rescued from high water in Kootenay LakeRead More

New walking tour app launched in Fernie

Visitors to Fernie can now enjoy curated, self-guided walking tours of town, thanks to a new…

New walking tour app launched in FernieRead More

‘Summer of recovery’: Pandemic-stricken tourism industry sees signs of optimism

Canada Day has kicked off the unofficial start of summer, and the tourism sector is hopeful…

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Washington State’s most popular park turns 100

The most visited state park in Washington celebrates a century of recreation and conservation this year.…

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Gas prices drive closer-to-home travels for many British Columbians: survey

After two years of lock downs and limited travel, many people are eager to hit the…

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Explore like a local in Boundary Country this summer

Let Outdoors West be your guide to the great outdoors this summer!

From Berryfest to Bard in the Valley, events are back in Abbotsford!

Casting a line in Boundary Country

Singletrack or cross-country, your 2-wheel Cariboo adventure starts here

Holy haggis! 159th Victoria Highland Games Celtic Festival is back

Things To Do

Speed will be reduced on Radium Hill to avoid bighorn sheep mortalities

Victoria fly fishing club marks 45 years with new Cowichan River angling map

7 ways to celebrate summer 2022 in the Okanagan

Filberg Festival’s celebration of arts, music and food returns to Comox!

Spend an hour in Armstrong: Okanagan shows off in collaborative videos series

No motors allowed! Motley crew of adventurers departs Port Townsend in Race to Alaska

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Sun? ✅ View? ✅ Adventure pup?✅ All the ingre

Sun? ✅
View? ✅
Adventure pup?✅
All the ingredients for a great day on the west coast. Only concern might be that blurry smudge on the left… is that a buzzing black fly???
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Photo credit: @wildlikekay
Model: @odininthewild
Location: Prince Rupert, BC
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#thewestcoasttraveller #ilovebc #princerupertbc #hikenorthernbc #hikingwithdogs

Kelcie Miller-Anderson, aka @thechronic_explorer s

Kelcie Miller-Anderson, aka @thechronic_explorer soaking in the view at Peter Lougheed Provincial Park.
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#thewestcoasttraveller #ilovealberta #accessibletrails #peterlougheedprovincialpark #mountainsandlakes #kananaskis

We’ve got a crush on the West Coast. : #thewest

We’ve got a crush on the West Coast.
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#thewestcoasttraveller #hikingwithaview #hikingreels #oceanhike #travelreels #caniseeyourcrush

Weekend plans? . @415urbanadventures with a fantas

Weekend plans?
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@415urbanadventures with a fantastic photo from Hippie Tree, overlooking San Francisco.
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#ilovecalifornia #sanfranciscolife #goldengatebridgeview #hippietree #thewestcoasttraveller #cityviews

Skagway, Alaska, where the summer solstice means d

Skagway, Alaska, where the summer solstice means days are loooooooong 🌅
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Photo credit: @annielehnart
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#thewestcoasttraveller #ilovealaska #skagwayalaska #alaskacruise #goldrushtown #goldrush #mountaintown #wildwesttown #explorethewestcoast

Mark Pavesic reels in a small mouth bass from Elk

Mark Pavesic reels in a small mouth bass from Elk Lake, near Victoria, BC. Kelsey Pavesic photo
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Here on the West Coast, summer is made for exploring the outdoors. To make the most of your adventures, be sure to bring the latest edition of Outdoors West along for the ride – or hike!

Fishing, hiking, mountain biking and more – find it all in this new, must-read guide from Black Press Media and WestCoastTraveller.com!
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Across BC, Alberta, the Yukon and the rest of Cana

Across BC, Alberta, the Yukon and the rest of Canada today you’ll find celebrations of Indigenous Peoples Day.
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Photo 1: Lekwungen dancers and singers perform at Royal Roads in Colwood, BC during a previous year’s celebration.
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Photo 2: Hoop Dancers make their way through downtown Williams Lake in a parade on June 21, 2022. Photo by Ruth Lloyd
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#thewestcoasttraveller #ilovebc #indigenouspeoplesday #indigenoustourism

America may still be figuring out exactly how to m

America may still be figuring out exactly how to mark the new federal holiday Juneteenth. Is it a day for celebration? For solemn truth? For a cookout? Maybe we should all escape to this cozy Washington cabin to continue reflecting on the best way forward…
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Photo credit: @jitabebe taken earlier this year at @timbercreekcabinwa
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#ilovewashingtonstate #cabininthewoods #thewestcoasttraveller #vacationdays #exploreyourbackyard

New partnership aims to bridge accessibility gaps

New partnership aims to bridge accessibility gaps in B.C.’s tourism industry
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Ahead of what is expected to be a bustling summer of travel in the province, Destination BC and Spinal Cord Injury BC have announced a partnership to create and promote accessible tourism.

Through the partnership, announced June 1, Spinal Cord Injury BC will be conducting in-person assessments of different tourism businesses in the Lower Mainland, Sea-to-Sky and Sunshine Coast, advising how they can improve access and inclusion for disabled folks.

Participating businesses will also have their accessibility listings updated on the HelloBC.com consumer trip-planning website so visitors can easily search accessible accommodation, attractions, activities and experiences.
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Read the full story at westcoasttraveller.com!
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And they’re off! Teams in the @racetoalaska depa

And they’re off! Teams in the @racetoalaska departed Victoria, BC at noon Thursday, bound for Ketchikan, AK. No motors allowed, which means a lot of interesting tactics to escape the inner harbour! Story coming soon at westcoasttraveller.com
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#thewestcoasttraveller #ilovebc #ilovealaska #racetoalaska #racetoalaska2022 #adventurerace #paddlewheel #kayakbc #insidepassage #pedalpower #weirdboat

Red Deer proclaims 2022 the Year of the Garden .

Red Deer proclaims 2022 the Year of the Garden
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The city is celebrating community gardening efforts in partnership with the Canadian Garden Council.

A calendar of Year of the Garden activities and events is available at reddeer.ca, along with information on rebate programs. Information on the website will be updated regularly so people are encouraged to visit the site often.
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Read more at westcoasttraveller.com!
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#thewestcoasttraveller #ilovealberta #gardeninspiration #explorethegarden #reddeeralberta

If those pine trees were palm trees, you might thi

If those pine trees were palm trees, you might think this was the Caribbean!
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Great photo of the sparkling waters of Alleyne Lake, BC, by #WCTExplorer @wanderingrice
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#thewestcoasttraveller #ilovebc #alleyne #bclakes #lakesofinstagram #merrittbc #kentuckyallyneprovincialpark

Jetty Island ferry reservations open for the summe

Jetty Island ferry reservations open for the summer season!
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Daydreaming beachgoers can again start booking summer visits to Jetty Island, near Everett, WA.

The quick ferry ride’s season runs Wednesday, July 6 through Labor Day, Monday, Sept. 5. Other than the one holiday Monday, the ferry is available 10 a.m. to 6:45 p.m. Sundays, Wednesdays and Thursdays, and 10 a.m. to 7:45 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays.

Reservations are required and cost $3 per person plus tax. Children 2 and younger can board for free.

Jetty Island is a two-mile breakwater just offshore from Everett, and is open year-round to visitors who can get there by boat, canoe, kayak or paddle board. No lifeguards patrol, so enter the water carefully and safely.
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Read the full story at westcoasttraveller.com!
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East Sooke Park, BC . #thewestcoasttraveller #ilov

East Sooke Park, BC
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#thewestcoasttraveller #ilovebc #vancouverislandguide #hikebc #sooke #eastsookepark #paradiseonearth #hikingreels #travelreels #westcoasthikes

Check out the West Coast Women’s Show and Summer

Check out the West Coast Women’s Show and Summerfest Country Music Festival this weekend. Many local vendors, food trucks & more you can only find in the Fraser Valley of BC! Tickets still available. #reels #westcoasttraveller #explore #country #abbotsford

Spring is the best season because of all the baby

Spring is the best season because of all the baby animals. Just remember—leave those fox kits, bear cubs and deer fawns alone, for their safety and yours!
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Photo credit: @daliquevander
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#ilovealberta #thewestcoasttraveller #foxkit #babyfox #wildlifephotography #redfox #westcoastwildlife

You know it’s a good hike when you find a beauti

You know it’s a good hike when you find a beautiful antler shed souvenir.
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Photo credit: @jaredanderson91
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#northernalberta #thewestcoasttraveller #ilovealberta #hikingfinds #hikealberta #antlershed #mansbestfriend

Logger sports and the Pacific Northwest go togethe

Logger sports and the Pacific Northwest go together like… two love bugs under an umbrella ☔️
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Logger Sports in Port McNeil, BC
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Photo credit: @tia_laughingtons_photography
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#ilovebc #thewestcoasttraveller #loggersports #paulbunyan #choppingwoodlookinggood #choppingwood #portmcneill #vancouverisland #pacificnorthwest #forestry #axesports

Every. Road. Trip. . Where are you exploring this

Every. Road. Trip.
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Where are you exploring this summer?
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#wctexplorer Taryn Liebholz exploring near Osoyoos a few weeks ago 😍
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#thewestcoasttraveller #roadtripreels #timelapsevideo #wisdomoftheday #ilovebc #osoyoosbc #okanaganvalley #highwayscenes

If you live on a farm near Smithers, you just have

If you live on a farm near Smithers, you just have to take maternity photos like this! Should we add this to our list of Top 10 things to do in Skeena-Bulkley, BC??
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Photo credit: @camus_photography
(Visit his page to see the alt take of pregnant Andrea in her beekeeping outfit!)
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#thewestcoasttraveller #ilovebc #smithersvibe #smithersbc #maternityphotos #farmgirl #bulkleyvalley #cowgirl

The US cities being most + least affected by airfa

The US cities being most + least affected by airfare hikes
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Airfares in Spokane, Washington are up 35 per cent, according to a new year-over-year study CheapAir.com that found smaller market airports were being more significantly affected by price increases. Conversely, larger markets, like San Francisco, are seeing less of an impact.
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Read more at WestCoastTraveller.com!
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#thewestcoasttraveller #spokane #californiatravels #ilovecalifornia #cheapflights #airfare #airtravel #travelnews #ilovewashingtonstate

Give us a summer of sunrises in the Cariboo 🤞 .

Give us a summer of sunrises in the Cariboo 🤞
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Photo credit: @adambuscher at Dragon Lake, BC
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#thewestcoasttraveller #ilovebc #cariboolife #lakesunrise #dragonlake #quesnel #bclakes #lakesideliving

@harishpatlolla with a stunning series from Secret

@harishpatlolla with a stunning series from Secret Beach, Oregon.
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#thewestcoasttraveller #coastalsunset #secretbeach #photoreels #travelreel #exploreyourbackyard #iloveoregon

Smith Rock State Park, OR😻 . Photo credit: @jen

Smith Rock State Park, OR😻
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Photo credit: @jenpnwphoto
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#thewestcoasttraveller #iloveoregon #smithrockstatepark #smithrock #smithrockclimbing #bigwallclimbing #oregonhighdesert #mountaintraveller #exploreoregon

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