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British Columbia

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Adventure, British Columbia, environment, News

Newly Released Records Show What Happened After More Than 100 Trees Were Felled at Mount Seymour

Records obtained by explore show staff raised environmental concerns before the ministry concluded the work was permitted trail maintenance.

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Adventure, British Columbia, Editors' Picks

I’ve Tried Thousands of Outdoor Adventures Near Vancouver. These Are My Top 10

I wrote a new guidebook about Vancouver. These outdoor adventures still blow me away.

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Adventure, British Columbia, What's New Wednesdays

Why These Outdoor Advocates Took Their Record Ridge Trail Fight to Court

Their court challenge raised issues related to public health, water quality and the environment.

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Adventure, British Columbia, What's New Wednesdays

Joffre Lakes Closures: Should Popular Parks Close in the Summer?

Joffre Lakes Provincial Park is currently closed. What does this mean for adventurers?

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Adventure, British Columbia, environment

The New Outdoor Sector Coalition: Why BC’s Outdoors Needed a Stronger Voice

Recognizing these challenges, more than 2,000 organizations from across the province have come together under a newly formed Outdoor Sector Coalition.

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Adventure, British Columbia, Canadian, Ontario

How to Get Outside and Avoid the FIFA World Cup

Outdoorsy escapes for adventurers in Vancouver and Toronto during the FIFA World Cup.

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Adventure, British Columbia, News, What's New Wednesdays

Mount Seymour’s Expansion Plans Are Raising Concerns for the Future

“What is winter going to look like in 60 years?”

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Adventure, British Columbia, Podcast

How Nora O’Malley Found Her Place on the Wild Coast

How does living among the evergreens and wild waves of Vancouver Island’s West Coast colour it all?

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Adventure, British Columbia, News, What's New Wednesdays

BC Has Big Plans for Outdoor Recreation

A long-promised recreation strategy raises questions about money, trails, resource roads and wildlife.

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Adventure, British Columbia, environment, Indigenous

Discovering How to Travel with Purpose in Tla-o-qui-aht Tribal Parks

Travel today cannot be reduced to ticking off new destinations on our list; it’s a call to align our adventures with ambition for a better planet.

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Adventure, British Columbia, Partner Content

Your Best BC Summer Adventure Starts at Kootenay Lake

Summertime is for swimming, and there’s no better place.

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British Columbia, Editors' Picks, Spring, What's New Wednesdays

Is This the End of the Campfire in Canada?

This should worry anyone planning summer hikes or camping trips.

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Adventure, British Columbia, Spring, Wildlife

(Sea) Lions and Whales and Bears, Oh My! An Epic Wildlife Safari on Vancouver Island’s Coast

I feel at one with nature, basking beneath the sunshine, lucky to adventure in these incredible landscapes, near these wild creatures.

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Adventure, British Columbia, Editors' Picks, Health and Wellness

10 of the Best Sauna and Cold Plunge Spots Near Vancouver

Looking for the best saunas and cold plunges near Vancouver?

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British Columbia, Camping, Editors' Picks, Spring

Campfires Are Already Banned All Summer

Campfires are banned in the Lower Mainland and Vancouver Island, BC starting today until the end of October

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Adventure, British Columbia, Partner Content

The Best Place for Spring Adventures on Vancouver Island

Visit Port Hardy for the best outdoor adventures before the summer crowds arrive.

Adventure, British Columbia, What's New Wednesdays

Priced Out of the Wild: How BC Parks’ New Fees Are Reshaping Summer Camping

Despite these misgivings, the new fees don’t appear to be driving down summer campground reservations at BC Parks.

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Adventure, British Columbia, Road Trip, Travel

This 7-Day Haida Gwaii Campervan Trip Felt Like Another World

Fly direct from Vancouver, rent a campervan and immerse yourself.

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Adventure, British Columbia, Travel

We Love You, Tumbler Ridge

A love letter to a beautiful outdoorsy BC destination that suffered a horrendous tragedy.

Adventure, British Columbia, Partner Content

Find Your Own Path in Greater Vernon, the Official Trail Capital of BC

Hike, bike and more in the Official Trail Capital of BC

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  • Newly Released Records Show What Happened After More Than 100 Trees Were Felled at Mount Seymour
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    Newly Released Records Show What Happened After More Than 100 Trees Were Felled at Mount Seymour

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