I’ve spent months traveling throughout Canada. Much of that time was spent hiking and discovering the glaciers, rivers, mountains, valleys, and lakes of Beautiful British Columbia! The landscape of BC is so diverse; I believe this province is one of the best places to hike in all of North America. I don’t write about many […]
Coffee and a Takeaway Lunch In the heart of Downtown Kelowna, you’ll find the oh-so-very popular Bliss Bakery. Don’t worry if you see a line out the door, it will move quickly! Bliss Bakery is well known for a few things, and the most important of those is that they use fresh, locally sourced ingredients. Yes! […]
Located between Vancouver and Whistler in British Columbia, Squamish sits perfectly in the Sea to Sky Corridor. It’s where the Pacific Ocean meets spectacular mountains full of cascading waterfalls, wildlife, and endless views. Squamish is well known for its diversity in landscapes and adventure activities which is why it has claimed the rightful title of […]
The Jasper-Banff region of Alberta is one of the most well-known and iconic areas in Canada. It’s full of endless untouched beauty which will make you say “wow” every corner you turn. You could easily spend days or even weeks exploring Jasper and still not have scratched the surface. Coming from Banff, drive up along […]
Morning Sights Hiking Nakusp was a town made for relaxing. Although in saying that, if you’re keen to get out and about in nature, here is the perfect place to do it. A local favorite is the Kuskanax Mountain Trail. There are three different variations you can choose when doing this hike: Route 1 is […]
Coffee With so much to do in Victoria and it’s surrounds you’ve got to prioritize searching for a decent coffee to kick start the day! That’s why you need to stop in at MOSI Bakery-Café & Gelateria. Here you’ll find coffee crafted by baristas who know what they’re doing, next level pastries and well-priced brekkie. […]
Morning Coffee With a day in Tofino full of adventures ahead, the most important thing is to get a good cup of coffee in you! Tuff Beans is a small boutique café attached to Schooners restaurant on the corner of Campbell and Second Street. With a modern-nautical theme, you feel a little bit like a […]
Elfin Lake Hike Introduction State: British Columbia Difficulty: Intermediate Type: In and out Parking Permit: No Time: 6 hours Round-Trip: 22 km / 13.6 miles Elevation Gain: 396m / 1,300 ft Season: June – October Camping: Yes From Vancouver: 1 hour 45 minutes Shuttle Service: No Dog Friendly: No Elfin Lake is a popular camping destination located in Garibaldi Provincial Park […]
Joffre Lakes Hike Summary State: British Columbia Difficulty: Intermediate Type: In and out Parking Permit: No Time: 5 hours Round-Trip: 8km / 4.98ft miles return to Upper Lake – 9.4km / 5.8miles return campsite Elevation Gain: 318m / 1,043 ft Upper Lake Season: June – September Camping: Yes From Vancouver: 3 hours Shuttle Service: Parkbus Dog Friendly: No Joffre Lakes […]
State: British Columbia Difficulty: Difficult Type: In and out Parking Permit: No Time: 10 hours Round-Trip: 32 km / 19.8 miles Elevation Gain: 1,500m / 4,920 ft Season: July – October Camping: Yes From Vancouver: 1 hour 45 minutes Shuttle Service: Parkbus Dog Friendly: No Panorama Ridge Trail Summary Situated between the towns of Whistler […]