As soon as humans realized they could extract stuff from the ground that could be put to use or turned into beautiful …
Digging for history: Mines and mine sites to visit in BCRead More
Ride the Banff Gondola into a magical Nightrise realm this winter
If it’s the journey that matters, then this is a trip worth taking! In one of the most stunning natural …
Ride the Banff Gondola into a magical Nightrise realm this winterRead More
West Coast ghosts share a haunted history of Victoria and Vancouver
Ghostly tales abound in BC, and like most ghost stories, many have at least an element of truth to them — there …
West Coast ghosts share a haunted history of Victoria and VancouverRead More
Where history and imagination take flight: A selection of the West Coast’s aeronautical museums
No matter what kind of plane it is, I can’t help looking up — I am fascinated by flight. When you consider …
Gin: the history of the quintessential English drink with a twist of Vancouver Island flavours
Like the word whisky, the English word for gin derives from another language. The Dutch word for juniper, …
What lies beneath? Go caving in BC and find a world of wonder beneath the surface!
Adventure stories for kids often have a cave or two in them. I grew up on a steady diet of Enid Blyton’s books and …
What lies beneath? Go caving in BC and find a world of wonder beneath the surface!Read More
The West’s living history museums bring the past to life
I don’t know about you, but I love trying to picture what it might have been like to live in a different time. …
The West’s living history museums bring the past to lifeRead More
Maritime Museum of BC sails into new home port
Everything is ship-shape and Bristol fashion at the Maritime Museum of BC, and just in time for a grand …
Go outside and play: Explore nature, wherever you happen to be
If you’re of a certain generation, one thing you probably heard a lot was “Go outside and play!” I …
Go outside and play: Explore nature, wherever you happen to beRead More
Time to savour, unwind and explore the West Coast!
This summer, there is no better time to get out and re-discover the amazing West Coast. You can do it all here, and …
Get out on the water and have some fun! Port Alberni has everything from fishing to kiteboarding
Fishing Located on the shore of the Alberni Inlet, Port Alberni has long been known for its ideal waterfront …
7 ways to fall into autumn in Alberta
As the weather starts to cool and the days grow shorter, thoughts turn to falling leaves, harvest festivals and all …