Biking Salt Spring Island in British Columbia
Biking Salt Spring Island is a great way to experience the largest of the Gulf Islands. Go in spring or fall if you can. Once the tourists show up in summer you have to fight harder for space on the narrow, winding roads. In spring especially, the traffic is light and often you'll have the road to yourself. There are two loops bike rides that are particularly good on Salt Spring Island. They could both…
A Kayaking Trip to Tent Island in the Gulf Islands
A kayaking trip to Tent Island in the Gulf Island's of BC is the prescription for a perfect summer trip. Read what my friend Heather Priest has to say about her kayaking adventure to Tent Island. "We're all aware of British Columbia's major Gulf Islands but for those of us with kayaks or boats there are many many more small islands to discover. A recent kayaking trip to Tent Island in the Gulf Islands proved…
Kayaking to Blackberry Point, Valdes Island
On the July 1st long weekend, my husband John and I decided that we needed some down time. Life has been frantically busy for months and I knew there wouldn't be much of a let up until we get settled in Calgary. Our single best way to relax isn't in the spa of a fancy hotel but looking out at the ocean from a beach campsite - preferably on Vancouver Island's wild west coast -…
5 Outstanding BC Kayak Trips
When summer arrives in British Columbia it means it's time to dust off my sea kayak and head for the ocean. It's one of THE reasons I moved to British Columbia. I absolutely love the beauty of the places I visit, the wildlife, the birds, the moodiness of the ocean, the sunsets, the campfires and the time to fully disconnect from the world. Continue reading to discover 5 BC kayak trips you'll want to do…