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An algae-covered trail closed sign leans to one side in the forest.

Updated-North Coast Trail Temporarily Closed

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May 8, 2025 – Update 13/06/25: The trail advisory for…

Footprints disappear into the mist on a foggy beach on the West Coast Trail.

Updated – West Coast Trail Damaged During Winter Storms: What to Know Before You Go

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April 29, 2025 – Update 12/06/25: The Walbran ladder system…

People stand on a sandstone shelf coastline in Juan de Fuca Provincial Park.

Juan de Fuca Trail to Remain Closed Through Summer 2025

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April 17, 2025 – The Juan de Fuca Trail, one…


Trail Talk

A trail marker nailed to a tree reads: Centennial Trail, 1966-67

From Burnaby to Keremeos: BC’s Forgotten Centennial Trail

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Once envisioned as a walking path stretching across British Columbia,…

Canadian and America flags blow in the wind before a mountain.

How New Border Security is Impacting Cross-Border Hiking Trails

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Even if you were bushwhacking deep in the wilderness, it’s…

Portions of a floating bridge lie in the calm, clear water of Hayward Lake with a gap between it and the green, forested shoreline.

The Case of Hayward Lake’s Missing Floating Bridge

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Hayward Lake, once a part of the Stave River, lies…


Real Stories

The craggy Blanshard and Edge Peaks thrust into a blue sky dotted with clouds.

The Tragic Story Behind Evans Peak

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If you walk along the West Canyon Trail in Golden…


Nature & Life

A western red cedar known as the cheewhat giant stands in lush old growth coastal rainforest.

British Columbia’s Famous Trees: From Icons to Hidden Giants

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Years ago, the city of Melbourne, Australia, gave email addresses…


Gear

A mix of dehydrated rice, apple, kidney beans, and curry paste.

DIY Dedydrated Backpacking Recipe: Curried Rice and Beans

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Looking for a hearty, healthy, and delicious backpacking recipe? This…

A spoon hovers over and orange bowl filled with noodles.

Made in BC Backpacking Meals

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When it comes to food for your next adventure, why…

A wet yellow tent sits on a patch of grass with a puddle in the foreground.

The Definitive Guide to Sealing a Leaky Tent

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Everyone has an old leaky tent shoved into the back…


Skills 101

Wildfire smoke gives an orange hue to the sun and a highway landscape

Wildfire Safety in BC: A Guide for Adventurers and Visitors

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Report Wildfires: *5555 (on cell) or 1-800-663-5555 (toll free) More…

Lightning flashes over silhouetted mountains at night.

Lightning Safety Outdoors: Hiking, Camping, and Kayaking Tips

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In many BC First Nations stories, Thunderbird lives in the…

A forest service road with forest on either side winds off towards a mountain.

Navigating BC’s Forest Service Roads Safely and Responsibly

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If you plan to explore BC’s backcountry, chances are you’ll…


Adventures

The tip of a kayak on a blue lake points at a rugged mountain.

The Best (And Worst) Places for Paddling in the Fraser Valley

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When it comes to paddling in the Fraser Valley, your…