April/May 2024 - Issue 61
Know Before You Travel in British Columbia
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Canadian RV & Camping Week May 21-26, 2024
Canadian RVing and Camping Week is designed to get you outside to enjoy a fun, safe and secure camping experience with family and friends. Organized by the Canadian Camping and RV Association, the celebration marks the official kickoff of Canada’s summer camping season. Campgrounds put their own twist in celebrating the return of their campers during the week, through events, discounted overnight fees, or fun activities. Read more.
Motorcycle Touring in Southern British Columbia: Agassiz to Nakusp
In early July last year we set off on a 10-day motorcycle road trip through southern British Columbia. We were determined to mix covering ground with really getting to explore the places we visited. Over the first three days we travelled from Agassiz to Nakusp. Read more.
Plan a Trip to British Columbia’s Peace River Country
The gently rolling plains and golden wheat fields of the beautiful Peace River provides a very different backdrop to the stunning mountains that British Columbia is famous for. Lakes and rivers are scattered throughout the Peace River region which also offers some of the most beautiful stretches of highway in British Columbia. With its unique scenery and vast resources, the Peace River District prides itself on standing out from the rest of British Columbia. Read more.
Check Out Skookumchuck Narrows on British Columbia’s Sunshine Coast
Have you ever seen 200 billion gallons of water flow past you at up to 30 kilometres per hour? If not, a trip to Skookumchuck Narrows Provincial Park is just what you need to add to your summer bucket list. Read more.
Travel the Kettle Valley Railway in British Columbia’s Okanagan
The Kettle Valley Railway hangs on to the side of mountains and straddles deep valleys providing the traveller with amazing scenery and spectacular views.
Considered an engineering marvel, this historic railway, built in the early 1900s, has long been out of service, but it still draws visitors eager to explore the southern part of the Okanagan. Over the years parts of the railway bed have been converted to trails that are highly popular with both cyclists and hikers. Read more.
2024 Online Auction Benefiting the Care Camps Foundation runs from April 15 - May 20, 2024
BC Lodging and Campgrounds Association (BCLCA) is proud to support the Care Camps Foundation. Over the past two years almost $15,000 has been raised through the annual auction, donations and other fundraising events. The auction is open for bidding from April 15 to May 20 so you have plenty of time to participate and/or contribute to these fundraising efforts. It’s an excellent opportunity to support the Care Camps Foundation while potentially getting a fantastic holiday, a new product or gift cards and more. Read more.
FAQs to Help You With Your Travel Plans to British Columbia
Planning on traveling to British Columbia this year? Check out our FAQs for Camping, RVing, Lodging and General Information. Includes: Reservations, pets, campfires, wildlife, room rates, glamping and a whole lot more.
Interested in Writing BC Travel & Camping Blogs?
We are looking for storytellers who would like to share some of their best British Columbia travel and camping experiences. If you have some great stories to share contact us for more information.
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