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History

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

Why this Alaska-to-Yukon hike should be on every adventurer’s list for 2022

September 9, 2021 //  by Amy Attas

If you like hiking, you’ll love the Chilkoot Trail. If you don’t like hiking, there’s enough …

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Category: TravelTag: Alaska, Canada, Hiking, History, USA, Visit Yukon, WCT Intro, West Coast Adventures

Fastest freighter in the Yukon shares riverboat history from new home in Carcross

September 7, 2021 //  by Lawrie Crawford, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter

It used to be that the shores of Yukon rivers were lined with decaying riverboats. Old Whitehorse photographs show …

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

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

Victoria’s architecture steeped in history

August 30, 2021 //  by Don Denton

Architecture surrounds us, in our homes, at work or walking and driving through our towns and cities. We see it …

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Category: TravelTag: British Columbia Destinations, Canada, Heritage, History, Staycation secrets, Things to Do in Vancouver Island, Victoria, WCT Intro

Hiking through history: Exploring Second World War landmarks on Vancouver Island’s west coast

August 17, 2021 //  by Joanne Hill

When the subject of the Second World War comes up, travel-minded history buffs usually think of sites in Europe or the …

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

Preserving hope and creating peace: Discover the West Coast’s UNESCO World Heritage Sites

August 12, 2021 //  by Joanne Hill

Travel has many faces. Chances are, if you travel for any reason, from business to pleasure, there’s an …

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Category: TravelTag: Alaska, British Columbia Destinations, California, Canada, History, Parks, Places to Visit in Alberta, Things to do, Travel, USA, Visit Yukon, Washington, WCT Intro

Tla-o-qui-aht Tribal Parks: A Vision into a Movement

July 21, 2021 //  by Seekers Media-Tribal Parks

The First Nations people of the Tla-o-qui-aht have a vision for the future that has roots in the past. When …

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Category: TravelTag: British Columbia Destinations, Culture, History, Impressive West Coast, Indigenous, Indigenous Tourism, Things to do, Tofino,, Travel

PHOTOS: Historic Cold War warrior lands at North Saanich museum

July 12, 2021 //  by Peninsula News Staff

A piece of flying history has sailed into Patricia Bay. The barge carrying a historic CP-121 Tracker landed on the …

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Category: TravelTag: aviation, British Columbia Destinations, History, Museum, Saanich Peninsula, Things to Do in Vancouver Island

‘A moveable feast:’ Savour Victoria’s amazing local eateries … with a side of history!

July 8, 2021 //  by A Taste of Victoria Food Tours

If you’re a local Victorian, you probably think you know the city pretty well, but Andy Olsen of A Taste of …

‘A moveable feast:’ Savour Victoria’s amazing local eateries … with a side of history!Read More

Category: TravelTag: British Columbia Destinations, Canada, Food, History, Impressive West Coast, Things to Do in Vancouver Island, Travel, Victoria

For sale: a 100-tonne 19th century bridge by Arrow Lakes

May 18, 2021 //  by Liam Harrap

In need of a used 100-tonne bridge? If so, one BC man may have what you’re looking for. Tim Miller is selling …

For sale: a 100-tonne 19th century bridge by Arrow LakesRead More

Category: TravelTag: British Columbia Destinations, Heritage, History, Kootenays/Rockies

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