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Joanne Hill

Digging for history: Mines and mine sites to visit in BC

November 9, 2021 //  by Joanne Hill

As soon as humans realized they could extract stuff from the ground that could be put to use or turned into beautiful …

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Category: news, TravelTag: British Columbia Destinations, Canada, Family activities, Things to do, Travel, WCT Intro

Ride the Banff Gondola into a magical Nightrise realm this winter

November 4, 2021 //  by Joanne Hill

If it’s the journey that matters, then this is a trip worth taking! In one of the most stunning natural …

Ride the Banff Gondola into a magical Nightrise realm this winterRead More

Category: news, TravelTag: Banff, Canada, Family activities, Indigenous Tourism, Places to Visit in Alberta, Things to do

West Coast ghosts share a haunted history of Victoria and Vancouver

October 16, 2021 //  by Joanne Hill

Ghostly tales abound in BC, and like most ghost stories, many have at least an element of truth to them — there …

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Category: TravelTag: British Columbia Destinations, Canada, Halloween, History, Things to do, Travel, Vancouver, Victoria, WCT Intro

Where history and imagination take flight: A selection of the West Coast’s aeronautical museums

September 28, 2021 //  by Joanne Hill

No matter what kind of plane it is, I can’t help looking up — I am fascinated by flight. When you consider …

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Category: TravelTag: Air Travel, British Columbia Destinations, California, Canada, Family activities, History, OREGON, Places to Visit in Alberta, Things to do, USA, Washington, WCT Intro

Gin: the history of the quintessential English drink with a twist of Vancouver Island flavours

September 28, 2021 //  by Joanne Hill

Like the word whisky, the English word for gin derives from another language. The Dutch word for juniper, …

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Category: TravelTag: British Columbia Destinations, Canada, Distilleries, Food, Things to Do in Vancouver Island, Travel, WCT Intro

What lies beneath? Go caving in BC and find a world of wonder beneath the surface!

September 19, 2021 //  by Joanne Hill

Adventure stories for kids often have a cave or two in them. I grew up on a steady diet of Enid Blyton’s books and …

What lies beneath? Go caving in BC and find a world of wonder beneath the surface!Read More

Category: news, TravelTag: British Columbia Destinations, Cave, Family activities, Hiking, Staycation secrets, Things to Do in Vancouver Island, Travel, West Coast Adventures, West Coast Traveller

The West’s living history museums bring the past to life

September 6, 2021 //  by Joanne Hill

I don’t know about you, but I love trying to picture what it might have been like to live in a different time. …

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Category: TravelTag: British Columbia Destinations, Canada, Family activities, History, Places to Visit in Alberta, Things to do, Travel, WCT Intro

Maritime Museum of BC sails into new home port

September 2, 2021 //  by Joanne Hill

Everything is ship-shape and Bristol fashion at the Maritime Museum of BC, and just in time for a grand …

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Category: TravelTag: Boating, British Columbia Destinations, Canada, Family activities, History, Museum, Things to do, Victoria

Go outside and play: Explore nature, wherever you happen to be

August 24, 2021 //  by Joanne Hill

If you’re of a certain generation, one thing you probably heard a lot was “Go outside and play!” I …

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Category: TravelTag: Activities, Nature, Things to do, Travel

Time to savour, unwind and explore the West Coast!

August 23, 2021 //  by Joanne Hill

This summer, there is no better time to get out and re-discover the amazing West Coast. You can do it all here, and …

Time to savour, unwind and explore the West Coast!Read More

Category: TravelTag: British Columbia Destinations, Canada, Food, Things to do, Travel

Get out on the water and have some fun! Port Alberni has everything from fishing to kiteboarding

August 21, 2021 //  by Joanne Hill

Fishing Located on the shore of the Alberni Inlet, Port Alberni has long been known for its ideal waterfront …

Get out on the water and have some fun! Port Alberni has everything from fishing to kiteboardingRead More

Category: TravelTag: Fishing, Travel, Water

7 ways to fall into autumn in Alberta

August 20, 2021 //  by Joanne Hill

As the weather starts to cool and the days grow shorter, thoughts turn to falling leaves, harvest festivals and all …

7 ways to fall into autumn in AlbertaRead More

Category: TravelTag: Fall fair, Family activities, Things to do, Travel, WCT Intro

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