Category Archives: New British Columbia

Top 10 Snowshoe Adventures for Families

Written by Lindsay MacNevin
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When you are looking for the perfect destination for a winter family getaway (that includes plenty of snowshoeing) there are so many options to consider. We have looked at hundreds of destinations and compiled a list of what we believe … Continue reading →

The Best Backcountry Basecamps in the Canadian Rockies (no tent required)

Written by Tanya Koob
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I’ve spent the past 14 years exploring the Canadian Rockies and one thing I’ve really discovered is that having a good base camp is the first step in planning the perfect backcountry adventure. Find that gem of a lodge, cabin … Continue reading →

Victoria, British Columbia’s Other Gem

Written by Nigel Boney
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Snowshoe Magazine

Western Canada’s oldest city and British Columbia’s capital, nestles on Vancouver Island’s southeast coast. Once a regional outpost for the Hudson’s Bay Company, it was founded by Sir James Douglas and established in 1843.

Its waterside location, with Saanich Inlet … Continue reading →

Spring in British Columbia: Victoria’s Historic Chinatown

Written by Nigel Boney
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For a true taste of the Orient in British Columbia, Victoria’s Chinatown is the place to visit. Near the waterfront, the district is the oldest in Canada with its roots dating back to the mid-19th century. From a collection of … Continue reading →

Spring is in the Air: Victoria’s Exotic Butterfly Gardens

Written by Nigel Boney
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“A small piece of paradise” is how Victoria’s Butterfly Gardens was once described – and a more appropriate phrase would be hard to find. Thousands of exotic moths and butterflies flutter freely amongst lush blooms and foliage in this unique … Continue reading →

7 Reasons To Snowshoe On Vancouver’s Mount Seymour

Written by Debbie McKeown
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I've been snowshoeing on North Vancouver's Mt. Seymour often enough over the past few years to consider myself a regular. So, when the opportunity arose to write about snowshoeing on Mt. Seymour for Snowshoe Magazine, I jumped at the chance. The kind people who live and work on Mt. Seymour agreed to spend a little time with me to round out my knowledge of the wide range of opportunities available for snowshoers.  Now I'm more excited than ever about this wonderful destination.  Without further delay, here are my seven great reasons to go snowshoeing on Mt. Seymour: