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(cover photo: Boya Lake / Destination BC)
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The amazing wonders of Tweedsmuir Provincial Park
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Blog and photos by: Iain Robert Reid I came to Tweedsmuir in search of bears. I would have been happy just getting a glimpse of one. Seeing five different bears in my first twenty minutes at the Belarko Bear Viewing Platform was one of the most incredible experiences of my life and was certainly unexpected.…
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5 Unique Things About BC Parks
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BC Parks was featured on Destination BC’s blog – Explore BC. See the original blog post here: http://blog.hellobc.com/5-things-you-didnt-know-about-bc-parks/ BC Parks is home to over 1,000 provincial parks and protected areas that range in diversity, from rugged coastlines and snow-caped mountains to dense rainforests and vast grasslands. Over 21 million visitors enjoy BC Parks each year,…
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3 Must-Visit Hot Springs in BC Parks
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BC Parks was featured on Destination BC’s blog – Explore BC. See the original blog post here: http://blog.hellobc.com/5-things-you-didnt-know-about-bc-parks/ The journey is part of the adventure as you hike through a forest—or spend a day on the water—en route to a rejuvenating soak in undeveloped natural hot springs. Soothe aching muscles and keep an eye out for…
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Campground Vacancy: Thanksgiving Weekend (October 6-9)
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For most, Thanksgiving weekend means feasting on turkey and pumpkin pie, followed by a snooze on the couch. But for those that love the outdoors, what better way to celebrate Thanksgiving than enjoying all your favourite holiday treats outdoors? Here’s your vacancy report for the holiday weekend (October 6-9). You’ll find a handful of campgrounds…
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Visit Elk Lakes Provincial Park in the Canadian Rocky Mountains
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Blog and photos by: Iain Robert Reid Elk Lakes isn’t one of those parks that first comes to mind when one mentions Canada’s Rocky Mountains, however, there is no reason for its under appreciation. The density of incredible scenes in this park rivals any of the more well-known Rocky Mountain parks such as Banff or…
