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Lighthouses You Can Visit on Vancouver Island (Walks, Hikes, and Treks)
If you’ve taken the ferry to Vancouver Island, chances are…
Wildernews
Rockfall Closes Stawamus Chief Trail
On December 27, 2025, a rockfall closed the main trail…
It’s Official: Hayward Lake is Getting a New Floating Bridge- Now Open
08 October 2025 Mission, BC After more than a decade,…
Trail Talk
Lessons from the Sunshine Coast Trail
The pain started when I was going downhill, somewhere on…
The Sunshine Coast Trail: Bugs, Bad Knees, and Bliss
After being woken by an energetic dawn chorus at Sarah…
Can I do the West Coast Trail Solo?
The short answer to whether or not you can do…
Real Stories
Is this the Most Dangerous Place to Hike in BC?
With so much variation in terrain, the most dangerous place…
The Lost Searcher: Edward Carre and the Warburton Mystery
Read the Mary Warburton Story here: Part I | Part…
The Last Trail: The Mary Warburton Story, Part III
Part I | Part II Undaunted by being lost in…
Nature & Life
Should You Feed Whiskey Jacks? A Hiker’s Guide
Hikers venturing into BC’s subalpine areas will inevitably encounter the…
Oil Spill Response in BC: Lessons from Robson Bight
There is always chatter on the VHF radio up at…
The Great Comeback: How Humpback Whales Returned to BC’s Coast
The humpback whale’s breath reeked of dead and rotting fish.…
Gear
Best Budget Backpacking Gear for Beginners (Canadian Edition)
The first time I went backpacking, I just shoved all…
DIY Dehydrated Backpacking Recipe: Mushroom Stroganoff
After a long day on the trail, nothing hits like…
Why You Should Bring a Hiking Pole
The use of walking sticks dates back centuries. Even before…
Skills 101
What to Do If You Find Abandoned Hiking Gear
When you find gear on the trail, it usually means…
Exploring BC’s Abandoned Places
British Columbia is full of abandoned places to explore. During…
Why People Get Lost in the Woods
There is nothing mysterious about getting lost in the woods.…
Adventures
Lighthouses You Can Visit on Vancouver Island (Walks, Hikes, and Treks)
If you’ve taken the ferry to Vancouver Island, chances are…
A Far-Off Paddle: Jedediah Island
It sounded like a fairytale place, a far-flung island scattered…
Resting in the Woods: Exploring BC’s Bush Graves
Rich in history, from time immemorial, to coastal explorations, to…