June/July 2023 - Issue 56
Know Before You Travel in British Columbia
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Craigellachie & Kay Falls are Two Hidden Gems in BC’s Rocky Mountains
Not long ago we were driving the stretch of Trans-Canada Highway between Sicamous and Revelstoke. En route we had stopped at D Dutchman Dairy for delicious ice cream in Sicamous, so we were feeling like we really needed to get out of the car and stretch our legs. We checked out two sites that are well-worth the visit. More.
Exploring Quesnel & Area in BC's Cariboo Chilcotin Coast: Nature’s Playground
If there were any natural part of the world that could legitimately earn the catchy moniker of “Outdoor Adventureland,” it might be BC’s own Cariboo Chilcotin Coast region. It’s also what some might call “Big Sky Country,” reminiscent of cowboys, ranchers and homesteaders – the kind of big open spaces where the land meets the sea and opens into a world of possibilities. Read more.
British Columbia's Valley Vineyards Circle Tour
The Valley Vineyards Circle Tour inspires visitors who are looking to sip some of BC’s famous wines, particularly those from the Okanagan Valley. This tour lets you tour and taste the offerings from some of the hundreds of British Columbia’s best renowned wineries as you travel and take advantage of the Okanagan Valley’s beautiful scenery and fruits. This tour covers 1,150 kilometres and can take between 5 and 7 days, depending on how many vineyards you choose to visit. Read more.
Check Out the 2023/24 Online Super Camping Guide and Download the App for All Your BC Camping Needs
View the digital flipbook version of the 2023/24 Super Camping/Select Lodging British Columbia, pick up a printed copy at a BC Visitor Centre, or go to the App store and download the SCBC app to go. Over 200 listings to help you with your camping, RVing and lodging plans plus tours, drives and more. #SuperCampingBC.
Witty Animations Highlight the Importance of the BC Camper’s Code
Camping responsibly provides for a great camping experience for everyone, so pledge to be the best you can be when out in nature. There are 9 simple rules - see them at the Camper’s Code.

And to stimulate and encourage all campers to join those who have already committed, check out the first in a series of social media animations humorously re-enforcing the nine simple messages to inspire a sense of shared responsibility and an understanding of appropriate behaviour.

The first animation is Plan Ahead & Be Prepared. Click on it and have a smile, then sign up and take the pledge at camperscode.com.
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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