B.C.’s Galiano Island: serenity with unexpected dashes of fun VIEW
It’s all “island time,” scenic wonders and quiet, until you get on the Pub Bus and start shaking maracas.
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A first-timer’s fresh view of Vancouver, B.C. VIEW
A born-and-raised Seattleite takes Amtrak north to finally discover our big Canadian neighbor.
B.C. distilleries make the most of Okanagan’s orchards, and visitors are welcome VIEW
Craft spirits add to wine trails around Kelowna and Penticton.
Ride a boat through wild waters to hot springs near Tofino, B.C. VIEW
At Hot Springs Cove, geothermal springs trickle out of the lush, coastal rain forest and into a series of pools overlooking the ocean.
B.C.’s scenic Fraser Canyon has hikes, tunnels, tram — and a great river VIEW
With fun, low-cost things to do — and the “exchange-rate discount” — it makes for a quick, family-friendly escape from Seattle.
Weak loonie + low gas prices = time for a Canada road trip? VIEW
Here’s a look at costs of some sample trips to B.C.
Dress like Santa, ski for free at Whistler on Saturday
OK, you have to get there pretty early, and you have to be in full regalia of Santa or Mrs. Claus. But early-bird St. Nicks...
5 great ski-resort getaways that don’t require skiing VIEW
If we get another winter of light snow in the mountains, you can still spend your vacation at the slopes. Here’s what to do when...
B.C.’s Whistler ski resort to open Nov. 19, a week earlier than planned
Natural snowfall and manmade snow allow change of schedule.
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