Southern Gulf Islands
Choose Your Own Adventure
Dotting the ocean off the southwestern shoreline of mainland BC, the Southern Gulf Islands feel far-removed from the demands of urban living. On these five islands,...
Immersed in Nature
Bodega Ridge Galiano Island As the first stop on the Southern Gulf Islands ferry route from Tsawwassen, Galiano is convenient to get to, but it also feels delightfully...
Sweet Summer Treats
For an Old-Timey Vibe with a Twist Welcome Parlour Ice Cream Welcome Parlour Ice Cream. Photo by Darren Lebouf. North Vancouver | Old meets new at Welcome Parlour....
Weekend Escape
Bring your car (hardy cyclists can also tackle the hilly roads) and start exploring soon after you dock at Descanso Bay. Need suggestions? Travel writer (and perennial...
BC Blooms
With winter’s grey days receding across BC, now is the time to head outside and hunt down some soul-stirring springtime hues. Plants are suddenly bursting into life...
BC’s Best Coffee Shops
With its abundance of scenic roads and highways, it’s no wonder why road-tripping is a popular pastime in coastal British Columbia. Of course, the secret to truly...
Frying Tonight
With a fully stocked larder of freshly caught seafood available, it’s no surprise that BC is a tartar-slathered hotbed of great fish and chips. But while you don’t...
Pender Island Surprises
There is a disco on Pender Island. At least, I think that’s what islander Curtis Redel just told me. “Heart Trail is a great morning walk,” says Redel when I ask...
Feast Your Eyes
1. One of my favourites is Botany Bay, in Botanical Beach Provincial Park, just past Port Renfrew. After a 20-minute walk on a trail through the forest, you come to a...
Canada 150
The official 150th anniversary of Canadian Confederation may have passed, but the nation’s sesquicentennial is being celebrated all year long. In honour of Canada 150,...