Jim Barr

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Jim Barr

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From slopes to hiking trails, for over 20 years Jim Barr (aka Doc Pow) has been exploring the Pacific Northwest of North America, on both sides of the Canadian Rockies. Jim shared his adventures as a travel writer, TV producer and mobile developer in almost all forms of traditional and new media,becoming an expert on the slopes, resorts, cities and everything in between.

"I get to introduce the world to some of my favourite places in Western Canada. Even better, I get to do it with an outstanding team of correspondents who help educate and inspire snow and festival seekers to get out and explore. In 20 years of reporting and producing content about this region it continues to amaze me. The opportunities in this part of our world are endless."

Stories by Jim Barr

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Where else can you run around an entire island in one morning? Or paddle around it in one afternoon...

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Sunset Tour at Kiixin with Huu-ay-aht traditional song and dancing.
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This fall, connect to Indigenous experiences in Alberta and BC with these tips to immerse in these...

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Secret Beach BC Kayaking Jaiden George ZenSeekers
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Consider this story to be your golden ticket to one of BC's top camping spots, your basecamp to...

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"Last summer we had a few humpback whales come right into the harbour, and our guests were having...

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Biking to a view of the North Saskatchewan River and downtown Edmonton from Walterdale Hill, Edmonton, AB.
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If you are waking up feeling like you just walked into a theater that has a four-year horror show...

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As darkness shrinks globally, Huu-ay-aht First Nations celebrates and strives to preserve the dark...

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Tsawaak RV Resort Tla-o-qui-aht Tribal Parks Tofino Vancouver Island BC
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"There are a lot of concepts in English that don't fit this part of the world at all. And wilderness...

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Wild salmon jumping, whales breaching before your eyes and bears potentially around any bend...

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The US tried to make Tofino the 51st state back in 1812, but local First Nations resisted. Travel...

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Trails, bands and artisans in the North Okanagan fill Vernon, SilverStar and Lumby with a vibe you...

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Camping at Nitinaht Campground opens the door onto adventure with hiking and walking along the West...

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WOMEN OF TLA-O-QUI-AHT POWER TLA-O-QUI-AHT FIRST NATION’S naaʔuu

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Meet the women of Tla-o-qui-aht First Nation’s naaʔuu, seeing through their dreams while helping to...

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