‘This is it.’ In March 1980, Washington’s Mount St. Helens rumbled awake. A series of earthquakes …
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Scouts Canada’s new toll-free helpline helps campers ‘Be Prepared’
Commissioner Gordon had the Bat Phone. When Captain Kirk was in trouble, he’d use his Communicator to say …
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Behind the scenes with a B.C. dino hunter, plus tips for finding fossils
In the Royal BC Museum’s new Dinosaurs of BC travelling exhibition, visitors can use an interactive video series …
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Cruising Washington’s scenic Chuckanut Byway
When road tripping in America, there’s just one rule to live by: get off the interstate. The only exception might …
You’ve heard of ‘leave no trace.’ What about tourism that improves treasured places?
When this spring’s BC Tourism and Hospitality Conference came to a close in Prince George, regenerative tourism …
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What to bring on a hike: WCT Travel Guide
Knowing what to bring on a hike can make all the difference between a wonderful day outdoors and a gruelling grind that …
Preservation vs. Playground: What Banff has learned from a century of tourism
In February 2022 I travelled to Powell River, a small B.C. town transitioning from resource extraction to a visitor …
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Pride hits the peaks of 3 BC mountains this March
The white peaks of some of British Columbia’s best mountains are getting a dusting of rainbows this March, and the …
Creating core memories at the top of a Banff mountain
Something happens to our bodies when night falls. It’s a time of stories, whether told around a campfire, through …
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11 things to do in Banff this winter (besides skiing)
Tucked in the heart of the perpetually picturesque Rocky Mountains, Banff, Alberta is a skier’s dream. With three …
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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 require supplemental …
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A runner’s guide to Victoria, BC
It’s winter in Canada, which means that across the country runners must don cleats, moisture-wicking base layers, …