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A snowmobile adventure to Marmot Falls
Expect the unexpected in the Kootenays, including a visit to an epic frozen waterfall
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Spaces within places: a stay at the DOUGLAS hotel
Inspired by the trees that line the misty mountains of Vancouver’s coastal rainforest, the DOUGLAS offers a multi-faceted city escape
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Cloud wine: heli-touring the vineyards of the South Okanagan
A couple’s guide to taking in the wine, food and unique desert scenery of Osoyoos
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Alpine night skiing by torchlight: A New Year’s moment in Sun Peaks
Night skiing under the direction of Olympic legend Nancy Greene Raine
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Confessions of a Naturalistus ignoramus
Learning to spot wildlife with a Naturalistus extremus (Robert Bateman) in B.C.’s Great Bear Rainforest
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Beyond bears: How an Indigenous-led tourism company in B.C. is fostering deeper connections to their land
Homalco Wildlife and Cultural Tours offers a chance for visitors to experience Homalco culture — and for the community to heal
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5 ways to experience Squamish, B.C., the eagle capital of the world
Stunning scenery, craft beer — and eagles by the hundreds
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“Maybe they are happy to be home:” Watching the salmon run in British Columbia’s Adams River
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
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As deadly white-nose syndrome spreads west, bat biologists race to prepare
Disease has appeared for the first time in Manitoba, Minnesota and Wyoming
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Ocean Week: Howe Sound community creates interactive map protecting ecological, economic and cultural values
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Indigenous language learners on the rise in B.C.
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Ocean Bridge Diaries: Jay Matsushiba
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First North American peoples may have arrived by sea, study finds
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Fighting for their coastline
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The Supreme Court sides with B.C.’s Jumbo ski resort. What does that mean for sacred places in Canada?
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In search of self-care: Exploring B.C.’s South Island Spirit Loop
A tired mom’s quest for rest on a solo road trip around southern Vancouver Island
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Exploring Vancouver Island’s wild side with RCGS Ambassador John P. Smol
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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Excerpt from A Season on Vancouver Island
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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Exploring northern Vancouver Island by boat with Maple Leaf Adventures
Spotting otters, wolves and orcas on a small-ship adventure on Vancouver Island’s wild west coast
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“We did this:” Is there a way out of our intertwined climate and biodiversity crises?
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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How the world came together to protect a B.C. inlet
When a significant portion of B.C.’s Princess Louisa Inlet went up for sale this spring, donors raised the $3 million needed to purchase it in just three months
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Muskwa-Kechika: An opportunity for bold conservation action
By protecting the Muskwa-Kechika, a vast, wild region of mountains, glaciers, and boreal forest in north-central B.C., we can create a climate refuge for vulnerable species
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What British Columbia’s volcanoes can tell us about climate change past and present
University of British Columbia PhD student Alex Wilson is studying the Garibaldi Volcanic Belt for clues to past climatic shifts
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Portable glamping: Renting a houseboat on Shuswap Lake
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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Checking off a bucket list dream: Riding a Harley Davidson
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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“Going the right direction on the path” ʔapsčiik t̓ašii trail opens in Pacific Rim National Park Reserve
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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Hound found: on the hunt for truffles in British Columbia
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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Road tripping B.C.’s Cariboo Chilcotin Coast
Freedom is wide open spaces framed by endless skies and rich history. It is uncrowded, quiet, calm and yours to define in the Cariboo Chilcotin Coast.
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Spotlight on conservation: Kootenay River Ranch
Thanks to contributions from donors like Kruger Products, the Nature Conservancy of Canada is restoring and protecting some of Canada’s most valuable ecosystems
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Proposal to reopen commercial seal hunt in B.C. could have consequences for transient killer whales
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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Ocean Bridge Diaries: Dax Justin
The people and landscapes of Haida Gwaii opened my eyes to the fact that we all rely on the ocean
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High-tech art to bring B.C.’s annual salmon run to downtown Vancouver
Uninterrupted, a digital art installation planned for Vancouver's Cambie Street Bridge, hopes to inspire conservation efforts
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The 2022 Expedition Insider
A behind-the-scenes look at the adventures and discoveries of the passionate explorers funded by the Royal Canadian Geographical Society
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Surviving the Race to Alaska
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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Searching for new caves in West Kootenay, B.C.
A Royal Canadian Geographical Society-supported expedition has added to the inventory of known caves in a little-explored region
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Return to Raspberry Rising
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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Canadian team confirms presence of huge unexplored cave in British Columbia
Cave in Wells Gray Provincial Park described as “about as big as they come in Canada”
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Cat skiing vs heli-skiing: Which one should top your bucket list?
It’s like comparing champagne to prosecco, but both will forever change the way you view skiing
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Welcome to climbing camp
Camaraderie, conversation and conservation are key at the Alpine Club of Canada’s annual General Mountaineering Camp
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Photos: Life as a heli-skiing guide in the Skeena Range
10,000 square kilometres of remote mountain wilderness, routine white-out conditions, avalanche-prone slopes, and just five guides: Welcome to the Skeena heli-skiing tenure
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One heli of a hike
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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RCGS-supported expedition discovers deepest cave in Canada
At 670 metres, Bisaro Anima near Fernie, B.C. is confirmed to be Canada's deepest cave
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Kelp: The sustainable superfood coming soon to a plate near you
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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Seeing the garden through the trees: The Indigenous forest gardens of coastal B.C.
The discovery of the 150-year-old Ts’msyen and Coast Salish garden sites — and their still-booming biodiversity — could provide fresh inspiration for both land management and food security solutions
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How honeybees can help track pollution in cities
A study of honey from urban hives reveals much about Vancouver’s pollutants, past and present
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How storm-watchers inspired a groundbreaking coastal safety program
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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Maritime historian Vickie Jensen discusses her new book chronicling the stories of underwater trailblazers
Deep, Dark and Dangerous explores the fascinating story of how British Columbia became a world leader in the underwater tech industry — and the individuals who made it happen
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The Alex Fraser Bridge: A critical link in British Columbia’s highway system
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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Our Country: Patrick Watson on his impactful trip to Haida Gwaii, B.C.
The Montreal-based singer-songwriter shares his experience exploring the forests and scenery of Haida Gwaii
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A community’s quest to document every species on their island home
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
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Frozen in time: The remarkable legacy of Mary Vaux, amateur glaciologist
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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Remote paradise: The wonder of B.C.’s Triangle Island
Off the northwest tip of Vancouver Island, an isolated speck of “inhospitable” land is home and sanctuary to millions of seabirds
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Bigfoot emerges in B.C.’s Harrison Hot Springs
As the community hunkers down at home, Sasquatch sightings are on the rise
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B.C. hotel chain stays open, offers special rate for healthcare workers during Covid-19
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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The Josie Hotel, a cozy base for super skiing in Rossland, B.C.
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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The inn that built Tofino
How a tiny town on the continent’s westernmost edge went from stormy outpost to revered eco-tourism destination
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British Columbia is developing its own law to protect species at risk
Environmentalists hope the long-awaited legislation will compensate for shortcomings in the federal Species at Risk Act
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Why the Westin Bayshore is Vancouver’s most wildlife-friendly hotel
With its picturesque gardens, onsite apiary and visiting otter, Vancouver's historic waterfront hotel is close to nature by design
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What it’s really like to fight a wildfire
A former firefighter offers a glimpse at the day-to-day lives of the men and women who rush into danger each summer to protect life and property
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Five fascinating nature hot spots to explore in British Columbia
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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Charlotte Gray on rafting the wild Tatshenshini and Alsek rivers
The acclaimed author discovers breathtaking scenery with a side of eggs benedict in Canada's North
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Saddling up in British Columbia’s Sea to Sky Country
Four reasons why a horseback expedition in southwestern British Columbia is a must-do this summer
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The wild beauty of British Columbia’s Galiano Island
Discover a tranquil retreat from city life in the Southern Gulf Islands
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The non-skier’s guide to Whistler, B.C.
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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Sisters of the surf
The owner of Surf Sisters on promoting women’s surfing
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Footprints found in B.C. may be North America’s oldest
Footprints found on a remote British Columbia island might be the oldest ones ever discovered in North America.
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Could trees be the chemical recycling centres of the future?
Researchers at the University of British Columbia Okanagan hope to learn whether chemicals absorbed by trees from contaminated soil can be retrieved and re-used
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How Canada is preparing for the next big earthquake
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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