British Columbia

Fish & Duck Pub on Sproat Lake, Port Alberni, BC.

Uncovering the Port Alberni Food Scene

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With an explosion of craft brewers, artisanal eateries, markets, cafes and agri-tours, Port Alberni...

Sunset Tour at Kiixin with Huu-ay-aht traditional song and dancing.

Touring Kiixin Opens Eyes and Minds

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There are times in your life that you immediately feel the energy of place and sense the importance...

Old growth tree on Meares Island, Tla-o-qui-aht Tribal Parks

Tla-o-qui-aht Tribal Parks: A Vision to a Movement

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Did you know those in BC can stay #TribalParks while supporting the protection and restoration of...

Feel the Rush of Port Alberni Waterfalls

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Hike to amazing Port Alberni waterfalls for cool refreshing summer fun, and amazing views! Situated...

Bear safety: know how and when to use bear spray

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If you hike anywhere in Western Canada you should be educated on bear safety and what to do if you...

Black bear and cub in B.C.

The meanest moms in the west mean well

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When you sense danger do you stand and fight or flee? As it turns out, mothers across almost every...

Culture and conservation intersect in Vancouver Island documentary

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During location scouting for their film Finding Solitude, Jaiden George and Tristan Hinder-Hohlweg...

Mother's Day forest walk

Carpe diem on Mother’s Day

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Oh no. I just looked up Mother’s Day on Wikipedia. Did you know the modern celebration of Mother’s...

Ginger and Ice

A novel approach to waiting out the pandemic

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Some people have shifted their office to the dining room table, and for others, the pandemic has...

Beat the winter pandemic blues with these tips

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Winter 2020-21 can be one of two things. It can be long and dreary, or we can make the most of it...

Autumn Biking: 4 tips to keep you pedalling into shoulder season

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When summer slips into fall, two-wheel adventures enter a new level of awesome. Whether you're into...

British Columbia lakes beaches

Go with the flow on B.C.’s magnificent inland waterways

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We could easily write a hefty book about all the ways to get out on the water around British...

His-Shuk-nish-tsa-waak - Where everything is one

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Within a few steps onto a tree-lined trail do you ever say to yourself, “Why don’t I do this more...

A wide shot of two people enjoying a waterfall in Alberta

8 inspiring people to follow on social media in Western Canada

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Does your social media timeline need a boost of positivity and inspiration? These awesome people on...

A white dog sits on some rocks enjoying the alpine lake and mountain view

Zen out with these adorable animal photos

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From dog-friendly hikes, to a surprise encounter with wildlife in the mountains, to getting up close...

Tofino BC Tin Wis

5 Ways to Relax in Tofino

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There’s nothing quite like the moment – driving between Ucluelet and Tofino – when you first turn...

Kiixin Vancouver Island Port Alberni

Portal to the past at Kiixin: ‘We’re here to tell our story’

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Situated on the southwestern coast of Vancouver Island is the tight-knit community of Bamfield, home...

5 summer activities in BC to reach maximum relaxation during a pandemic

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Looking for summer activities that will let you relax and unwind? Here are a few BC-based activities...