BY CLAY LARROY
A
vacation can soothe the soul and leave you renewed, refreshed, and invigorated.
Whether you are just now starting to plan your next vacation, or are merely
looking for travel ideas and suggestions, read all the
articles about Canada. So take away some of the stress of making travel plans,
and get started thinking about the fun and relaxing times you will soon be
having on your next trip! When you are ready to plan an exciting vacation contact me!
Things to see and do in British Columbia
Ancient history
Fossil hunters can see
specimens dating back 50 million years at Driftwood Canyon Provincial Park.
Bear
facts
Many visitors are eager
for a close encounter of the furred kind with foraging black bears; prime
viewing areas include Wells Gray Provincial Park and rural roads nears Kamloops
and Merritt. Learn about bear safety first, and keep a safe distance. Never
approach or feed them.
Downtown Vancouver
Gastown, the city's
reconstructed old centre, is a pleasant array of cobblestone streets, cafés and
shops. Museums and galleries include the University of British Columbia's
Museum of Anthropology, Science World and the Vancouver Maritime Museum.
Fishing
Salmon is especially
plentiful around Vancouver Island, and the Kootenay Rockies offer the best bass
fishing in the province. Other fish include halibut, cod, trout, whitefish and
turbot. There are more than 200 lakes within an hour of Kamloops. Licences are
required.
Glaciers
More than 400 glaciers
continue to sculpt the dramatic Columbia Mountains and to feed the
crystal-clear rivers in the spectacular Glacier National Park.
Hiking trails
In Vancouver, stroll
through Stanley Park. Long-distance hiking trails include the beautiful West
Coast Trail in Pacific Rim National Park and the Juan de Fuca Marine Trail,
both on Vancouver Island. You can see giant trees in the old coastal
rainforests on the island's Pacific coast.
Lakes and deserts
Vineyard views and their
vinous produce abound in British Columbia's 'playground' around Lake Okanagan.
The northern tip of Mexico's Sonora Desert ends in this rich countryside and
azure-blue waters. Autumn wine tours attract many visitors. Shuswap Lake offers
resort-like summer weather and excellent boating opportunities.
Other winter sports
If you tire of
straightforward skiing, there's also snowboarding, glacier skiing (in summer),
heli-skiing or cat skiing. Cross-country skiing is widely practiced, and ski
touring through backcountry forests is popular.
Pioneer
sites
Historic towns are dotted
along the Cariboo Gold Rush route. Common stops include 100 Mile House, which
recalls the days when Cariboo pioneers measured journeys by the distance from
the Gold Rush town of Lillooet, otherwise known as 'Mile 0'.
Ranches and lodges
Vast tracts of untamed
lakeland, forest and wilderness define the Cariboo. The arid, desert-like
terrain is best known for its guest ranch accommodation and winter lodge
facilities.
Royal British Columbia Museum
The Royal British Columbia
Museum in BC's capital city, Victoria, is home to exceptional collections of
First Nations masks and totem poles, as well as other items from the province's
history. After exploring the museum, take in the sights of charming Victoria,
whose stately buildings and red pillar boxes give a pronounced British feel.
Scenic
drive
The Silvery Slocan Circle
Driving Tour meanders past numerous historic landmarks, such as the historic
logging town of Kaslo, which populates the hills and shoreline of Kootenay
Lake, and the town of Nelson, home to hundreds of heritage buildings.
Sensational views
Also in Vancouver, the
Grouse Mountain Skyride on the North Shore offers views of the city and fjords
of the Pacific coast. You'll find more breathtaking city and coastal views in
Vancouver's eastern suburbs at Burnaby Mountain Park.
Skiing
The Rocky and Coast
Mountains offer superb skiing. One of Canada's best-known ski resorts is
Whistler, which will co-host the 2010 Winter Olympics. Other well-known canters
include Fernie, Red Mountain (home to several of Canada's Olympic ski
medallists), Kimberley, Sun Peaks, Kicking Horse and Big White.
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My dream is for people around the world to look up and to see Canada like a little jewel sitting at the top of the continent. -Tommy Douglas
Travel to create marvelous memories for you and your
family or friends!
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