If you’ve taken the ferry to Vancouver Island, chances are you’ve seen a lighthouse along the way. For whatever reason, there’s something undeniably romantic about them. Known as symbols of hope and the madness of isolation, these long-standing beacons have traditionally kept sailors safe on the high seas, dutifully tended to by their keepers. Seeing…
Rich in history, from time immemorial, to coastal explorations, to gold rushes, and railroads, the vast wilderness of British Columbia holds many secrets. Beneath a landscape of trees, in the interior desert, and in the shadows of mountains and alongside rivers, lie the resting places of those who lived and died on the land. With…
Autumn is one of the best times to visit waterfalls. After a long, hot summer, the creeks are flush with water again, creating beautiful cascades. Most of the Fraser Valley’s waterfall hikes are short and easy, making them ideal for a quick after-school walk with the kids or a weekend jaunt between rain showers. Is…
Those who love a good historical hike will find that there are many accessible plane crash sites that can be visited as a day trip. With its mountainous terrain, BC has claimed many more aircraft than can be easily visited, and many have never been found. While some of the crash sites listed below are…
