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History

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

November 7, 2022 //  by Jim Elliot

An exciting discovery for both glacial science and the history of mountain exploration has been freed from the ice of a …

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

Category: TravelTag: Canada, History, Visit Yukon, WCT

Couple restores abandoned Grand Forks gold mine to share mine experience

October 16, 2022 //  by Jenna Legge

The Grand Forks Exploring Abandoned Mines Museum is making an exciting move to an abandoned gold mine, with its history …

Couple restores abandoned Grand Forks gold mine to share mine experienceRead More

Category: news, TravelTag: British Columbia Destinations, Grand Forks, History, Kootenays/Rockies, WCT Intro

Unique Tofino hike offers crash course in Second World War history

October 4, 2022 //  by Amy Attas

These days, Tofino’s Long Beach is a year-round hotspot for surfers and young families playing in the soft white …

Unique Tofino hike offers crash course in Second World War historyRead More

Category: news, TravelTag: British Columbia Destinations, Canada, Hiking, History, Staycation secrets, Things to do, Things to Do in Vancouver Island, Tofino,, WCT Intro

Washington State’s most popular park turns 100

July 2, 2022 //  by Black Press Media Staff

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

Washington State’s most popular park turns 100Read More

Category: TravelTag: Heritage, History, Parks, Things to do, USA, Washington

Vancouver Island town plans celebration for Mike, B.C.’s famous bartending dog

June 29, 2022 //  by Kevin Forsyth

In a tiny Vancouver Island town — fittingly called Bowser — residents are poised to pay tribute to their …

Vancouver Island town plans celebration for Mike, B.C.’s famous bartending dogRead More

Category: news, TravelTag: British Columbia Destinations, Dogs, Family activities, History, Things to do, Things to Do in Vancouver Island

Float plane installation is a soaring tribute to Campbell River aviation

May 2, 2022 //  by Black Press Media Staff

By Morgan Ostler Aviation enthusiasts and history buffs have a new stop to include on their Campbell River …

Float plane installation is a soaring tribute to Campbell River aviationRead More

Category: TravelTag: aviation, British Columbia Destinations, Campbell River, History, Things to Do in Vancouver Island

History Hunter: Viewing Hollywood’s Yukon

March 28, 2022 //  by Black Press Media Staff

Sid Grauman was a teenage Klondike stampeder who sold newspapers in Dawson City during the gold rush. Years later, he …

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Category: TravelTag: Canada, History, Hollywood, Visit Yukon

Saving Golden’s Swiss Village: Dr. Johann Roduit and Dr. Ilona Spaar reflect on iconic B.C. spot

February 27, 2022 //  by Claire Palmer

The historic Edelweiss Swiss Village has captured the attention of many – not just within the British Columbia …

Saving Golden’s Swiss Village: Dr. Johann Roduit and Dr. Ilona Spaar reflect on iconic B.C. spotRead More

Category: news, TravelTag: British Columbia Destinations, Canada, Golden, History, WCT Intro

A Vancouver Island shipwreck heroine

December 9, 2021 //  by Black Press Media Staff

Minnie Paterson made headlines in 1906 for her heroic hike along what would become Vancouver Island’s West Coast …

A Vancouver Island shipwreck heroineRead More

Category: TravelTag: British Columbia Destinations, Heritage, History, Things to Do in Vancouver Island

Williams Lake mural brings the past to life … and solves a modern problem

November 23, 2021 //  by Ruth Lloyd

What does an art gallery do when they have a storage problem and a building designated historic which they cannot …

Williams Lake mural brings the past to life … and solves a modern problemRead More

Category: TravelTag: British Columbia Destinations, Canada, History, Williams Lake

Volunteers work to restore, preserve and share historic Juneau lighthouse

November 14, 2021 //  by Black Press Media Staff

An abandoned lighthouse that’s been standing alone in Alaska’s Lynn Canal for almost 50 years is on track …

Volunteers work to restore, preserve and share historic Juneau lighthouseRead More

Category: TravelTag: Alaska, Heritage, History, Juneau, Lighthouse, USA, WCT Intro

Explore Fort Edmonton’s new Indigenous Peoples Experience through Dec. 19

October 22, 2021 //  by Amy Attas

Earlier this year, Fort Edmonton Park in Alberta welcomed its first visitors after a nearly three-year closure and a …

Explore Fort Edmonton’s new Indigenous Peoples Experience through Dec. 19Read More

Category: TravelTag: Canada, Edmonton, Family activities, Heritage, History, Indigenous Tourism, Places to Visit in Alberta, Things to do, WCT Intro

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