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Outdoors and Recreation

48 hours in Kelowna: Your ultimate summer escape

May 12, 2025 //  by Travis Devonport

Kelowna might be known for its lake views and wine country charm, but in just two days, you’ll uncover why locals …

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Category: TravelTag: British Columbia Destinations, Canada, Cycling, Food, Hiking, Okanagan Getaways, Outdoors and Recreation, Paddling, Things to do, WCT Intro

Pleasant Beach Village: A hidden gem on Bainbridge Island

February 3, 2025 //  by Pleasant Beach Village

Located on the south end of Bainbridge Island, Pleasant Beach Village combines hospitality, dining and a welcoming space …

Pleasant Beach Village: A hidden gem on Bainbridge IslandRead More

Category: TravelTag: Bainbridge Island, Food, Impressive West Coast, Outdoors and Recreation, Things to do, Travel, USA, Washington

New camping spots added to China Beach near Sooke

January 16, 2025 //  by Black Press Media Staff

Camping enthusiasts will be delighted to hear that more camping spots are coming to Vancouver Island and beyond. As …

New camping spots added to China Beach near SookeRead More

Category: TravelTag: British Columbia Destinations, Camping, Family activities, Outdoors and Recreation, Sooke, Staycation secrets, Things to do, Things to Do in Vancouver Island

Campbell River tour company the first whale watchers in Canada to earn Rainbow Registered designation

October 30, 2024 //  by Black Press Media Staff

Campbell River Whale Watching & Adventure Tours is celebrating a milestone after it made history as the first …

Campbell River tour company the first whale watchers in Canada to earn Rainbow Registered designationRead More

Category: TravelTag: British Columbia Destinations, Campbell River, Canada, Outdoors and Recreation, sustainable tourism, Things to Do in Vancouver Island, WCT Intro, Wildlife

Woman shares back country trek from Victoria to Tofino

July 16, 2024 //  by Christine van Reeuwyk

Filled with excited anticipation of a hot shower, clean laundry and a solid meal, Krysta Norwick trudged into Tofino …

Woman shares back country trek from Victoria to TofinoRead More

Category: TravelTag: British Columbia Destinations, Hiking, Outdoors and Recreation, Things to Do in Vancouver Island, Tofino,, WCT Intro

Summer getaways north and south: California & Alaska

July 11, 2024 //  by Esther Morand

Summer is made for exploring and here on the West Coast, must-visit destinations wait in every direction! This week we …

Summer getaways north and south: California & AlaskaRead More

Category: TravelTag: Alaska, California, Family activities, Food, Hiking, Outdoors and Recreation, Staycation secrets, Things to do, USA, WCT Intro, Wine and Vineyards

Essential summer weekend getaways on the US West Coast

July 2, 2024 //  by Esther Morand

Summer is made for exploring and fortunately here on the West Coast, you have must-visit destinations in every …

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Category: TravelTag: Boating, Family activities, Hiking, OREGON, Outdoors and Recreation, Paddling, Staycation secrets, Things to do, USA, Washington, WCT Intro

‘Rotten rock’: Climate change altering the face of Canadian mountaineering

July 1, 2024 //  by The Canadian Press

The Abbot Pass hut stood for decades in a rugged saddle between two iconic peaks, overlooking the limpid turquoise of …

‘Rotten rock’: Climate change altering the face of Canadian mountaineeringRead More

Category: TravelTag: British Columbia Destinations, Canada, Hiking, Outdoors and Recreation, Places to Visit in Alberta, Visit Yukon, WCT Intro

10 accessible trails to explore this summer in Snohomish County

June 25, 2024 //  by Black Press Media Staff

The Sauk River’s rapids roared in the distance, audible from the trailhead that shares its name. About a mile …

10 accessible trails to explore this summer in Snohomish CountyRead More

Category: TravelTag: Accessible Travel, Hiking, Outdoors and Recreation, Staycation secrets, Things to do, USA, Washington

B.C.’s ‘war in the woods’ battlegrounds to be permanently protected

June 20, 2024 //  by Jim Elliot

Old-growth forests that were environmental and Indigenous rights battlegrounds during British Columbia’s …

B.C.’s ‘war in the woods’ battlegrounds to be permanently protectedRead More

Category: TravelTag: British Columbia Destinations, Canada, Outdoors and Recreation, Things to Do in Vancouver Island, WCT Intro

BCWF Conservation Lottery: a win for wildlife and a chance at big prizes

June 5, 2024 //  by Travis Devonport

The British Columbia Wildlife Federation is rolling out its Spring Conservation Lottery & Fishty Fifty, offering …

BCWF Conservation Lottery: a win for wildlife and a chance at big prizesRead More

Category: TravelTag: British Columbia Destinations, Conservation, Fishing, Hunting and Fishing, Outdoors and Recreation, Wildlife

Little Hiking Festival a first for Cariboo area

June 5, 2024 //  by Ruth Lloyd

Organizers of the Little Hiking Festival in Wells, B.C., said the idea for a hiking festival was something Meghan Keir …

Little Hiking Festival a first for Cariboo areaRead More

Category: TravelTag: British Columbia Destinations, Hiking, Outdoors and Recreation, Staycation secrets, Things to do, WCT Intro

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