Camping isn't confined to 6 months of the year in many parts of British Columbia - it is growing in popularity with RV Parks and campgrounds now offering year-round camping opportunities. Check out the winter camping map and read blogs on winter activities.

Winters seem to be getting milder and this has provided more opportunity for winter hiking in the South Okanagan. As a 30 year resident of the Okanagan Valley, I have seen the number of winter cold spells reduced from three to two, and last year only one. That means less snow on the valley bottom, additional warmer days, and increased hiking potential. Read more.

As we arrived in the Ucluelet and Tofino area, we caught glimpses of the ocean, crashing waves, and beautiful beaches from the highway. We continued onto our first stop, Cox Bay, which is a 1.5-kilometre-long flat beach covered with soft white sand and piles of driftwood along the shore, evidence of the massive strength of winter storms. Read more.

On the southern tip of Vancouver Island Coho salmon enter the Strait of Juan de Fuca from the Pacific Ocean as they migrate to their home streams to spawn. This presents an opportunity to experience the thrill of Coho fishing!! Read more.

Pick up your copy of the new Super Camping & Select Lodging Guide at a British Columbia Visitor Centre. For more information and to dowload the guide read more.