Summer Recreation in Whistler
The Rainbow Lake Trail near Whistler. Photo © iwona_kellie, licensed Creative Commons Attribution.
During the few months that they aren’t covered in snow, the slopes of the Whistler Blackcomb ski resort come alive with locals and tourists alike enjoying hiking, guided naturalist walks, mountain bi
Vancouver Bookstores: General Interest to Specialty Travel
A table display at the Chapters in Vancouver. Photo © Ruth Hartnup, licensed Creative Commons Attribution.
VancouverPer capita, residents of Vancouver buy more books than the residents of any other North American city. Like everywhere else on the continent, more and more books are bought onli
Vancouver's Stanley Park: Sights in the Wild Heart of the City
Cyclists rest under a tree in beautiful Stanley Park. Photo © Matt Trapp/123rf.
Beautiful Stanley Park, a lush 405-hectare (1,000-acre) tree- and garden-carpeted peninsula jutting out into Burrard Inlet, is a sight for sore eyes in any weather—an enormous peaceful oasis sandwiched between the
Charming and Colorful Sights in Victoria's Old Town
Kayakers in Victoria’s Inner Harbour. Photo © Stewart Butterfield, licensed Creative Commons Attribution.
The oldest section of Victoria lies immediately north of the Inner Harbour between Wharf and Government Streets. Start by walking north from the Inner Harbour along historical Wharf Stre
Where to Eat in Vancouver's Hip Kitsilano Neighborhood
The Naam in Kits is a great place for vegetarian fare. Photo © Ruth Hartnup, licensed Creative Commons Attribution.The main concentration of restaurants on the south side of False Creek is in Kitsilano, along West 4th Avenue between Burrard and Vine Streets. This part of the city was the hear
Trans-Canada Highway Road Trip: Calgary to Vancouver
View of Lake O’Hara in Yoho National Park. Photo © foto4u/123rf.
Professional truckers make the trip between Calgary and Vancouver along the Trans-Canada Highway (Hwy. 1) in 12 hours or so. But you’re on vacation, so plan on expanding the drive to a weeklong sojourn that will get you t
Plan a Trip to Whistler, BC
Whistler is known for its winter sports, but summer is prime time for mountain biking. Photo © andy_c, licensed Creative Commons Attribution.
Magnificent snowcapped peaks, dense green forests, transparent lakes, sparkling rivers, and an upmarket, cosmopolitan village right in the middle of it
Sights in Victoria's Inner Harbour
The iconic Empress Hotel. Photo © designpics/123rf.
The epicenter of downtown Victoria is the foreshore of the Inner Harbour, which is flanked by the parliament buildings, the city’s main museum, and the landmark Fairmont Empress Hotel.
Initially, the harbor extended farther inland; before th
Getting to Lake O'Hara in Yoho National Park
View of Lake O’Hara in Yoho National Park. Photo © foto4u/123rf.
Yoho National ParkNestled in a high bowl of lush alpine meadows, Lake O’Hara, 11 kilometers (6.8 miles) from the nearest public road, is surrounded by dozens of smaller alpine lakes and framed by spectacular peaks permanen
Environmental Issues in British Columbia
Clear-cutting on Vancouver Island. Photo © jayscratch, licensed Creative Commons Attribution No-Derivatives.
Humans have been exploiting British Columbia’s abundant natural resources for 10,000 years. Indigenous people hunting and fishing obviously had little effect on ecological integrity, b
The Two-Week Best of British Columbia
Beautiful Emerald Lake in Yoho National Park. Photo © donyanedomam/123rf.
Two weeks in British Columbia allows the opportunity to travel throughout the province, including to the northern region. Of course, you can always add to your itinerary with more time in Vancouver and Victoria—but you
Discover the Pacific Northwest
It’s not unusual to think of the Pacific Northwest as green. But you have to tour the entire region to truly appreciate how many shades of the color blanket this corner of the world.
Between nature and culture, every possible shade of green appears in the Pacific Northwest.There’s the deep evergre
PNW Road Trip: Driving from Vancouver to Seattle
The drive from Vancouver to Seattle is 141 miles and takes about 2.5 hours, though border delays can vary.
Leave downtown Vancouver by taking Granville Street south over Granville Bridge. Continue south on Highway 99 through the residential neighborhoods of greater Vancouver. Despite the frequent
Driving to Vancouver, BC
Culturally rich with native history and international industry, Vancouver swelled with the attention that came with the 2010 Olympic Games. Now with a growing culinary scene, the city is poised to become the business, pleasure, and tourism jewel of Canada.
Canadians show off their famously friendl
Getting to Victoria by Ferry & Floatplane
The city of Victoria is located at the very southeastern tip of Vancouver Island, a 280-mile bean-shaped landmass of small towns, pointed peaks, and rugged coastline.
The ride can double as a whale-watching trip when Puget Sound’s resident and visiting orcas are visible.Victoria is right across fr
PNW Road Trip: Driving to the Olympic Peninsula
You can’t drive across the Olympic Peninsula—a mountain range is in the way. Here the route circles instead, caught between the shoreline and the slopes.
The rectangular peninsula is more than just trees and shore. Historical Port Townsend has a preserved military base with killer views and a Vict
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