Category Archives: British Columbia Travel

Chinatown, a prominent neighbourhood in Vancouver, is Canada’s largest Chinatown, and a destination very much worth exploring. Our nation is a cultural mosaic made up of the stories of many peoples. From food to museums to classical Chinese gardens, this is a place for visitors to appreciate one of the most prominent origin stories for […]

Established by Jennie Butchart, The Butchart Gardens is a 55-acre display garden situated in Brentwood Bay, British Columbia. Well over 100 years old now, this internationally acclaimed garden remains under the private ownership and operation of the Butchart family. In 2004, on its centenary, The Gardens received the honor of being designated a National Historic […]

Armstrong’s population is only about 5000 strong, but when it comes to agritourism, they know how to pack a punch. Carol Patterson visited to check out the Bloom Flower Festivals, farmers’ markets, as well as shops and cideries. Read all about how you can embrace this growing city, where they clearly know how to grow. […]

It’s a dream trip for almost anyone who knows and loves fishing – a few days of salmon fishing on Canada’s Vancouver Island in British Columbia. It’s a good bet it’s on many dedicated fishers’ bucket-lists, no matter where on this globe they happen to find themselves. Ron Pradinuk tells us how to make the […]

Steveston, British Columbia is much more than just a cute and photogenic fishing village. It has a rich, important history that visitors would be wise to dive into when they’re visiting. In this article, Hans Tammemagi tells you the story of this village, and lets you know how you can access it on your own […]

A 600 metre elevated walkway through a west coast forest of Arbutus and Douglas Firs, and then ascension of a 10-story spiral tower to take in the stunning 360-degree view of islands, fjords, forests and mountains. Who wouldn’t want that?! We Explore Contributor Ron Pradinuk walks us through how to get the most of our […]

Tofino is a town of a few thousand people located on beautiful Vancouver Island. It attracts people from around the world because of its pristine nature, and opportunities for outdoor adventure – but not enough people know about its remarkable culinary scene. In this article, Hans Tammemagi walks us through all sides of Tofino. Tofino, […]

Salt Spring Island, so named for salt springs in the northern part of the island, is one of the Gulf Islands, located between the Strait of Georgia and the mainland of BC. Local expert Hans Tammemagi lets us know how we can embrace “the extremes” of the island, and all that aboard his trusty 50 […]

Explore one of the most vibrant cities in Canada with these awesome things to do in Vancouver, British, Columbia. Whether your passions lie in food, culture, or the outdoors, Vancouver, British Columbia is a destination that is hard not to fall in love with. Vancouver seems to have it all. Oceans, mountains a diverse and […]