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Vancouver Island museum takes possession of historic ‘Flying Bananas’ aircraft

September 16, 2023 //  by Black Press Media Staff

By Tanara Oliveira In a remarkable moment, the BC Aviation Museum in North Saanich, near Sidney, B.C, acquired not …

Vancouver Island museum takes possession of historic ‘Flying Bananas’ aircraftRead More

Category: TravelTag: aviation, British Columbia Destinations, Family activities, History, Sidney, Staycation secrets, Things to do, Things to Do in Vancouver Island

Famed Dawson City drink hits milestone birthday

August 28, 2023 //  by Amy Kenny

The ol’ wash/dry cycle can be hard on a lot of things, but perhaps none so much as a mummified human …

Famed Dawson City drink hits milestone birthdayRead More

Category: TravelTag: Canada, Dawson City, Food, History, Staycation secrets, Things to do, Visit Yukon

Embracing the Spirits of the West Coast

August 23, 2023 //  by By Rosa O'Reilly

‘Tourism’ takes on a new meaning when you dance with the devils of time. Haunted Gold Rush is a two-part documentary …

Embracing the Spirits of the West CoastRead More

Category: TravelTag: British Columbia Destinations, Canada, Cariboo, Fraser River, History, Things to do, WCT Intro

One of the Yukon’s earliest trading posts receives heritage designation

August 9, 2023 //  by Amy Kenny

One of the earliest trading posts in the Yukon has received heritage designation. Gindèhchik, also known as Rampart …

One of the Yukon’s earliest trading posts receives heritage designationRead More

Category: TravelTag: Canada, History, Staycation secrets, Things to do, Visit Yukon, WCT Intro

Yukon’s SS Klondike is getting an escape room

July 10, 2023 //  by Dana Hatherly

One of Canada’s few remaining steam-powered paddlewheelers is getting an escape room. The SS Klondike National …

Yukon’s SS Klondike is getting an escape roomRead More

Category: TravelTag: Canada, History, Staycation secrets, Things to do, Visit Yukon, WCT Intro, Whitehorse

Yukon’s Beringia Interpretive Centre to reopen after major facelift

June 28, 2023 //  by Matthew Bossons

Whitehorse’s storied Beringia Interpretive Centre has reopened after more than six months of renovations 1.5 …

Yukon’s Beringia Interpretive Centre to reopen after major faceliftRead More

Category: news, TravelTag: Canada, Family activities, History, Museum, Staycation secrets, Things to do, Visit Yukon, WCT Intro

This Banff-area lake hides an underwater ghost town

June 14, 2023 //  by Daniel Shipley

Are Banff and Lake Louise the only resort towns in Banff National Park? Well, yes, at least above water. A …

This Banff-area lake hides an underwater ghost townRead More

Category: news, TravelTag: Banff, Family activities, History, Places to Visit in Alberta, Things to do

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

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