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Travel
Expect the unexpected in the Kootenays, including a visit to an epic frozen waterfall
Travel
Inspired by the trees that line the misty mountains of Vancouver’s coastal rainforest, the DOUGLAS offers a multi-faceted city escape
Travel
Night skiing under the direction of Olympic legend Nancy Greene Raine
Travel
Fly fishing for steelhead trout and salmon in Northern B.C.’s bucket list angling destination
Travel
At British Columbia’s Purcell Mountain Lodge, guests can partake in skiing and snowshoeing and then end the day with a well-deserved three-course dinner
Wildlife
CBC Gem documentary “Grizzly Rewild” follows five grizzlies raised in captivity as they’re reintroduced to a world without walls
Wildlife
Plus: bald eagles take to farms, a wayward puffin shows up in New Brunswick, new study finds not all orca hunt the same, and a new approach to hatching salmon
People & Culture
How I rediscovered focus in isolation at my B.C. cabin in the woods
Travel
On the coast of B.C.’s mainland awaits an immersive experience on the water’s edge, where tourism can be an act of reconciliation
Wildlife
“We just knew no fish would get by. Not without our help.” Behind the scenes of the epic campaign to save a Fraser River salmon run.
Wildlife
This past summer an ambitious wildlife under/overpass system broke ground in B.C. on a deadly stretch of highway just west of the Alberta border. Here’s how it happened.
Wildlife
When one of the few remaining females of reproductive age in the southern resident population of North Pacific killer whales was found dead near Comox B.C. in 2014, an investigation was launched. The results highlight the challenges of protecting our most iconic marine mammals.
Wildlife
The elusive “glacier bear” of northwestern B.C. and southeastern Alaska remains a genetic mystery
Wildlife
Disease has appeared for the first time in Manitoba, Minnesota and Wyoming
Travel
A couple’s guide to taking in the wine, food and unique desert scenery of Osoyoos
Travel
Beaches, peaches, silver mines and history — this B.C. city does it all with a modern, urban twist.
Travel
From cycling over restored railway trestles in Kelowna to getting pampered at a Vancouver spa, here are 11 reasons B.C. is the ultimate place to treat yourself
Travel
Ski, sip and spa on a winter tour of British Columbia’s Okanagan Valley
Travel
Over the water and under the stars, Robin Esrock recounts his experience renting a houseboat in Sicamous, British Columbia, Canada’s houseboating capital
Travel
As one of the many trips being offered by Maple Leaf Adventures, Vancouver Island’s Wild Side is an excursion for those who love adventure beyond the norm
Travel
Some riders love them, some riders hate them. But there’s nothing quite like watching people fly by on a Harley Davidson.
Travel
Complete with digitally painted photographs, Bill Arnott’s new travel memoir explores British Columbia’s southern Gulf Islands and Vancouver Island
Travel
Supporting a variety of activities, this 25-kilometre trail is paved along its entirety, making it accessible for cyclists, dog walkers and anyone looking for an escape into nature
Travel
Learning to spot wildlife with a Naturalistus extremus (Robert Bateman) in B.C.’s Great Bear Rainforest
Travel
Homalco Wildlife and Cultural Tours offers a chance for visitors to experience Homalco culture — and for the community to heal
Travel
Stunning scenery, craft beer — and eagles by the hundreds
Travel
The Indigenous-owned and operated Quaaout Lodge in the B.C. interior is an ideal base for watching one of North America’s most amazing migrations
Environment
A booming economy, a thriving community, a healthy environment — can Vancouver have it all?
Travel
It’s like comparing champagne to prosecco, but both will forever change the way you view skiing
Exploration
A Royal Canadian Geographical Society-supported expedition has added to the inventory of known caves in a little-explored region
Science & Tech
University of British Columbia PhD student Alex Wilson is studying the Garibaldi Volcanic Belt for clues to past climatic shifts
Travel
British Columbia’s remote Cariboo Mountains are one of the hardest-to-reach wilderness areas in Canada — unless, of course, you’re a keen hiker with access to a helicopter
Exploration
Pascale Marceau, Lonnie Dupre and Vern Stice reached the summit of Jeannette Peak, the highest peak in the Selwyn Range of the Canadian Rockies, on April 2
Exploration
A behind-the-scenes look at the adventures and discoveries of the passionate explorers funded by the Royal Canadian Geographical Society
History
Mary Vaux’s groundbreaking 19th-century study of B.C.’s Illecillewaet Glacier created an invaluable record of the glacier’s recession
Exploration
Seven years after it was first explored, the B.C. cave known as Raspberry Rising is still giving up its secrets, from breathtaking mineral deposits to promising antibacterial microbes
Exploration
At 670 metres, Bisaro Anima near Fernie, B.C. is confirmed to be Canada's deepest cave
Spotlight on conservation: Kootenay River Ranch
02Maritime historian Vickie Jensen discusses her new book chronicling the stories of underwater trailblazers
03The Alex Fraser Bridge: A critical link in British Columbia’s highway system
04Our Country: Patrick Watson on his impactful trip to Haida Gwaii, B.C.
Environment
Kelp’s potential as a commercial crop is finally being recognized — and, as kelp forests vanish worldwide, so is its importance in coastal ecosystems
People & Culture
Bell is the special guest at the upcoming Vancouver GeoGala, an ocean conservation-themed fundraiser for The Royal Canadian Geographical Society
Environment
“The Edge of the World” became a meeting place, where the edges of my world collided with another
Environment
The people and landscapes of Haida Gwaii opened my eyes to the fact that we all rely on the ocean
Seeing the garden through the trees: The Indigenous forest gardens of coastal B.C.
02How the world came together to protect a B.C. inlet
03Muskwa-Kechika: An opportunity for bold conservation action
04Proposal to reopen commercial seal hunt in B.C. could have consequences for transient killer whales
People & Culture
Naming leads to knowing, which leads to understanding. Residents of a small British Columbia island take to the forests and beaches to connect with their nonhuman neighbours
People & Culture
Eighty years after looting destroyed a storied Japanese tea house, a community is committed to redress the historical injustice
People & Culture
“The more I learn, the more I realize that it’s my responsibility to teach”
People & Culture
Researchers studying the history of ice sheets around northern British Columbia found that a coastal migration route may have been a pathway to North America
Environment
As the impacts of global warming become increasingly evident, the connections to biodiversity loss are hard to ignore. Can this fall’s two key international climate conferences point us to a nature-positive future?
Environment
A study of honey from urban hives reveals much about Vancouver’s pollutants, past and present
Environment
Initially targeted at visitors and locals in Tofino and Ucluelet, B.C., the CoastSmart program could save lives along all Canadian coasts
Environment
Environmentalists hope the long-awaited legislation will compensate for shortcomings in the federal Species at Risk Act
Environment
As ship traffic increases off the coast of British Columbia, so will accidents. The Heiltsuk Nation intends to be ready.
Mapping
The 18-layer First Peoples’ map of B.C. focuses on language, art and heritage
Mapping
The 400-layer map will connect communities, celebrate culture and share data to protect the Howe Sound ecosystem
Travel
The Pangea Pod Hotel is part boutique hotel, part hostel, and entirely unique
Travel
Support small businesses and get a killer cup of coffee at the same time with a bag of beans from these northern roasters
Travel
The new movement building flourishing tourism hubs across Canada – one sustainable example at a time
Exploration
This motor-free ocean race — with vessels ranging from paddleboards to pedal-assist sailboats — is less about how fast you can go and more about whether you get there at all
Travel
Spotting otters, wolves and orcas on a small-ship adventure on Vancouver Island’s wild west coast
Travel
Robin Esrock, author of The Great Canadian Bucket List, explains how Gwaii Haanas National Park Reserve, one of only four Canadian locations to make it into his book, The Great Global Bucket List, got under his skin
Travel
Still largely remote, B.C.’s Inside Passage offers a glimpse of a wild world where nature — from grizzly bears to humpback whales — rules the day
Travel
The new Flights to Flights Ale & Air tour is the best way to get a taste of the southern Sunshine Coast
Travel
The ultimate B.C. adventure takes guests from bustling Victoria’s Fairmont Empress to increasingly remote stops at Tofino’s famed Wickaninnish Inn and finally Nimmo Bay Resort in the Great Bear Rainforest.
Travel
As the community hunkers down at home, Sasquatch sightings are on the rise
Travel
Accent Inns made the decision to keep its five properties open after receiving a panicked call from a nurse in need of a place to stay
Travel
You don’t have to be an expert skier to make the most of a winter getaway in the Kootenay Rockies
Travel
With a great food scene and an annual snowfall of seven metres, Rossland should be on your radar for winter fun
Travel
How a tiny town on the continent’s westernmost edge went from stormy outpost to revered eco-tourism destination
Science & Tech
The last megathrust earthquake to strike Canada was in 1700, and the clock is ticking. How we’re preparing for the impact.
Travel
Four reasons why a horseback expedition in southwestern British Columbia is a must-do this summer
Travel
From crystal-clear tidal pools to expansive lava beds, these five spots showcase the incredible biological and geological diversity of Canada’s westernmost province
Exploration
Cave in Wells Gray Provincial Park described as “about as big as they come in Canada”
Travel
Situated on Osoyoos Indian Band land, the lodge happily co-exists with the band’s other business ventures, including an award-winning winery
Travel
Discover a tranquil retreat from city life in the Southern Gulf Islands
Wildlife
New research reveals these unique animals evolved a way to rid their systems of excess sediment — but the sponges may be having trouble keeping up with human activity in their habitat
Wildlife
New research suggests that swarms of migrating crustaceans have a big impact on ocean mixing