There is only one road that will take you from Vancouver to Whistler, and that is Highway 99, or otherwise called the Sea to Sky Highway. The views are simply stunning from almost the second you leave Vancouver and on a clear day you can see Mount Garibaldi, Black Tusk, and the Howe Sound. There …
British Columbia is home to an estimated 20,000 lakes, many of them are well known however there are plenty of small and remote lakes in BC. Some lakes in BC you can rock right up to from the parking area, but the most pristine requires some legwork to get to. While we can’t list 20,000 …
Radium Hot Springs, often referred to as “Radium,” is a small town in the East Kootenays. There are plenty of things to do in Radium Hot Springs that many visitors choose to spend a few days exploring – especially in the summer! Its location also means that some visitors will use the town as a …
Invermere is a popular destination near the Purcell Mountain Range and Kootenays. There are plenty of things to do in Invermere in the summer and winter for visitors of all ages. Whether snowboarding at Panorama Mountain Resort or tubing on Lake Windermere, it will be hard to get bored here! Where is Invermere? Invermere is …
Mount Assiniboine is an icon of the Canadian Rockies, and the journey to stand at its base is a worthwhile adventure. It is one of the finest backcountry trips in BC and the Canadian Rockies due to the resplendent landscape surrounding Mount Assiniboine. The provincial park is a place of reverence where wildflowers bloom, bears …
Yoho National Park is one of my favorite places to head in the Canadian Rockies and one of the most beautiful places in BC. There are so many things to do in Yoho for all visitors, and it’s an easy add-on to anyone visiting Banff or near the town of Golden. Yoho National Park is …
Unlike many drives in the world, the drive from Vancouver to Banff (or Banff to Vancouver drive) is a beautiful one. There are plenty of stunning stops to make between the drive that can turn the journey into one of the best mountain road trips of your life! Vancouver to Banff Drive FAQ How Far …
Kootenay National Park in British Columbia is 1,406 square kilometers of pure beauty, bordering Banff National Park; many visitors may not even know they entered a new park when traveling along the Banff-Windermere Highway. The best way to see this gorgeous park is to hop on Hwy 93S, which connects Banff to Radium Hot Springs, …
There are so many things to do in Nelson, BC, for any first-timer to the area. Every time we visit the charming town of Nelson, we instantly fall in love all over again. This beautiful Canadian city is situated right in the rugged Selkirk Mountains on the shores of Kootenay Lake. Known as “The Queen …
In Kootenay National Park, just after leaving Banff, you’ll come across one of the most beautiful canyon hikes in the Rockies. Far from the madding crowds of Johnston Canyon, Marble Canyon is an excellent alternative for those wanting a quieter yet still accessible experience that can be completed in a short amount of time. I …