Although winter is upon us, it doesn't mean that all the campgrounds are closed for the season. Each year, more and more RV parks and campgrounds open throughout the colder months as snow lovers want to be able to enjoy their winter activities along with a camping trip.
Campgrounds that offer winter facilities are detailed in each listing at Camping & RV in British Columbia.
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5 Spots to Fish & Camp this Winter in BC
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Jess & Jay Ice Fishing. Photo: Freshwater Fisheries Society of BC
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Ice fishing is often overlooked as a winter activity, especially if you live in southern B.C. But fishing opportunities do not stop when the temperature freezes - they only get more exciting. Ice fishing is a very social sport and requires only a limited amount of gear or experience. The entire lake becomes accessible without the need of a boat and you don't need the often complicated casting techniques required in other fisheries. It's as simple as drilling a hole and dropping a line. Don't winterize that RV just yet; there are many parks open year-round close to great hard water lakes.
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Plan Your 2017 Alaska Highway Road Trip Now
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| Photo: RyanDickie@winterhawkstudios via Instagram |
If you've always wanted to road trip the iconic Alaska Highway, now is the time to stop dreaming and start planning. Why? Because 2017 marks the 75th anniversary of the highway's construction, which was part of the US war effort. From northeastern BC's Mile 0 at Dawson Creek, the route stretches 1,523 miles (2,451 kilometres) to Fairbanks, Alaska. Highlights along the way include pristine fishing spots, serene hot springs, wildlife spotting, and dazzling northern lights. Community festivals, car rallies, and other events will mark the 75th-anniversary celebration. There's never been a better time to hit the road.
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Explorebc.ca for more road trip ideas and the latest deals to help build your next escape. Be sure to use #explorebc and share your travel experiences on social media.
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Canada 150 Events (more to come)
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Ice Sculpting at Fort Langley National Historic Site. Photo: Parks Canada
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There will be celebrations for Canada's 150th birthday at many Parks Canada national parks and historic sites across BC in 2017. Check out the web site of the Parks Canada place you want to visit for all the news and updates on what's happening, what you should know before you visit, and to make reservations for camping, activities and events. Here is a taste to whet your appetite:
Canada150 Ice Sculpting - January 23, 2017 at 1:00 pm at Fort Langley National Historic Site.
Kick off Canada150 with an interesting ice sculpting demonstration. Parka will be there too!
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Jerry's Search & Sketch a Hit at BC Parks
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| BC Parks Scavenger Quest Completed |
This past summer BC Parks, in partnership with the Camping & RVing BC Coalition, launched a fun, new park activity for kids and families called Jerry's Search and Sketch, the Ultimate Scavenger Quest!
Families loved the new activity because their children enjoyed searching the parks and drawing sketches of what they found. The kids also loved the collectable Jerry the Moose pin! The program was also very popular with parks staff as families spent their time exploring the beauty BC Parks has to offer. Families who shared their photos of the completed scavenger quest, either by Facebook or by email, were entered into a draw for a free weekend of camping in BC Parks.
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Winterizing Your RV
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Fall in British Columbia can be one of the best times to camp. However, as winter approaches camping season for some comes to an end. For most campers it is time to winterize and store your RV until the following year. To winterize your Recreational Vehicle you can take it to an RV dealer or you can do it yourself within a couple of hours.
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