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From the Osoyoos Desert in British Columbia to the world’s smallest “desert” in Yukon, here are five unique Canadian landscapes that will make you feel like you’re in another country
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CBC Gem documentary “Grizzly Rewild” follows five grizzlies raised in captivity as they’re reintroduced to a world without walls
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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
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How I rediscovered focus in isolation at my B.C. cabin in the woods
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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
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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
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A tired mom’s quest for rest on a solo road trip around southern Vancouver Island
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Over the water and under the stars, Robin Esrock recounts his experience renting a houseboat in Sicamous, British Columbia, Canada’s houseboating capital
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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
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Some riders love them, some riders hate them. But there’s nothing quite like watching people fly by on a Harley Davidson.
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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.
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You don’t have to spend days hiking up and down steep slopes to make the most of your mountain experience. Check out our picks for the most scenic and accessible spots in the Canadian Rockies.
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You don’t have to be an expert skier to make the most of a winter getaway in the Kootenay Rockies
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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
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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
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A Royal Canadian Geographical Society-supported expedition has added to the inventory of known caves in a little-explored region
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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
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Cave in Wells Gray Provincial Park described as “about as big as they come in Canada”
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At 670 metres, Bisaro Anima near Fernie, B.C. is confirmed to be Canada's deepest cave
Confessions of a Naturalistus ignoramus
02Beyond bears: How an Indigenous-led tourism company in B.C. is fostering deeper connections to their land
035 ways to experience Squamish, B.C., the eagle capital of the world
04“Maybe they are happy to be home:” Watching the salmon run in British Columbia’s Adams River
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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
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You don’t have to be an outdoor thrill-seeker to see all that Vancouver has to offer
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Discover a tranquil retreat from city life in the Southern Gulf Islands
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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
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Kelp’s potential as a commercial crop is finally being recognized — and, as kelp forests vanish worldwide, so is its importance in coastal ecosystems
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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.
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“The Edge of the World” became a meeting place, where the edges of my world collided with another
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The people and landscapes of Haida Gwaii opened my eyes to the fact that we all rely on the ocean
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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
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In his newest book, Incredible Crossings, renowned historian and best-selling author, Derek Hayes, combines hundreds of visuals with meticulously researched commentary to educate readers on the bridges, tunnels and inland ferries that connect British Columbia
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Complete with digitally painted photographs, Bill Arnott’s new travel memoir explores British Columbia’s southern Gulf Islands and Vancouver Island
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How British Columbia’s truffle industry is burgeoning both below and above ground — with a little help from some four-legged friends
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Mary Vaux’s groundbreaking 19th-century study of B.C.’s Illecillewaet Glacier created an invaluable record of the glacier’s recession
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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?
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A study of honey from urban hives reveals much about Vancouver’s pollutants, past and present
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A controversial proposal to reopen the seal hunt in B.C. might boost numbers of chinook salmon, but at the expense of other marine mammals, says a UBC professor
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Initially targeted at visitors and locals in Tofino and Ucluelet, B.C., the CoastSmart program could save lives along all Canadian coasts
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A booming economy, a thriving community, a healthy environment — can Vancouver have it all?
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“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.
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The elusive “glacier bear” of northwestern B.C. and southeastern Alaska remains a genetic mystery
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Disease has appeared for the first time in Manitoba, Minnesota and Wyoming
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New research suggests that swarms of migrating crustaceans have a big impact on ocean mixing
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The 400-layer map will connect communities, celebrate culture and share data to protect the Howe Sound ecosystem
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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
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As ship traffic increases off the coast of British Columbia, so will accidents. The Heiltsuk Nation intends to be ready.
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With its ruling in Ktunaxa Nation v. British Columbia, the Supreme Court of Canada has shown that Indigenous groups cannot use the Charter's freedom of religion clause to protect lands they consider sacred
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As the federal government prepares to move forward with its promised Indigenous language legislation, the Witsuwit’en Language and Culture Society is hoping for a language renaissance in Canada
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Support small businesses and get a killer cup of coffee at the same time with a bag of beans from these northern roasters
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Our favourite travel experiences of 2018 — and where we’re headed in 2019
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Environmentalists hope the long-awaited legislation will compensate for shortcomings in the federal Species at Risk Act
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From crystal-clear tidal pools to expansive lava beds, these five spots showcase the incredible biological and geological diversity of Canada’s westernmost province
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As the community hunkers down at home, Sasquatch sightings are on the rise
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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
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Master carpenter Gordon Macdonald on restoring an iconic B.C. bridge, the value of heritage infrastructure, and why he's set his sights on the Antarctic
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Whistler is world-renowned for its powder, but the picturesque mountain village has plenty going on off the slopes as well
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The 18-layer First Peoples’ map of B.C. focuses on language, art and heritage
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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
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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
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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.
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With a great food scene and an annual snowfall of seven metres, Rossland should be on your radar for winter fun
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How a tiny town on the continent’s westernmost edge went from stormy outpost to revered eco-tourism destination
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The last megathrust earthquake to strike Canada was in 1700, and the clock is ticking. How we’re preparing for the impact.
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Four reasons why a horseback expedition in southwestern British Columbia is a must-do this summer
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A local shares his favourite places to eat, drink and play in Vancouver’s hippest neighbourhood
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University of British Columbia PhD student Alex Wilson is studying the Garibaldi Volcanic Belt for clues to past climatic shifts
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Situated on Osoyoos Indian Band land, the lodge happily co-exists with the band’s other business ventures, including an award-winning winery
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The Pangea Pod Hotel is part boutique hotel, part hostel, and entirely unique