HIKE: Sunshine Coast Trail
When I was told about British Columbia’s Sunshine Coast Trail, I was stunned. I work for a hiking organization in Washington state — how had I never heard of this incredible trek before, just a few hours to the north of the U.S. border? And so of course, I want to make sure you know all […]
Cortes Island Beach Walk
Sometimes you really don’t know how much you need a respite until you’re there. I just needed a break—from routine, from traffic, from problems, from life. On a remote island off the Sunshine Coast of British Columbia, I slowed down. Way down. When the tide is out, even if it is 6am, you have to […]
EAT: Bella Gelateria in downtown Vancouver
According to our fellow travel bloggers at DeliciousBaby, “Bella Gelateria hand churns some of the best gelato on the west coast.” Maybe it’s the wild, exotic flavors at downtown Vancouver’s Bella Gelateria (map) like black sesame and earl grey and lavender. For chocolate lovers, they make an intriguing array of different chocolate gelatos – one for every day of the week. And what goes […]
HIKE: The Wild Pacific Trail in Ucluelet
Headed to Ucluelet on the west coast of Vancouver Island? While you’re there, hike on the edge of the earth on the Wild Pacific Trail. Hikers skirt the edge of rugged cliffs as they pass viewpoints out to Barkley Sound and the Broken Group Islands to the east, and the stunning Pacific Ocean to the south and […]
Island Farmhouse B&B
Located in the centre of Salt Spring Island and near a variety of shops, galleries, restaurants, and street music.
A Kid-friendly Resort on BC’s Sunshine Coast
When we had our precious baby boy a few years back, I knew we were making a trade. Gone were the last-minute weekend getaways. Goodbye to lushy winery tours and long backpacking hikes. Our concept of “free time” changed dramatically in a few short months, and our priorities shifted more than a bit. The rewards, […]
Nanaimo Trip Guide
WHY GO Been to Victoria and think you’ve done Vancouver Island? Think again. After one day in Nanaimo, you’ll be smitten with its lovely scenery and parks, friendly locals and tasty eateries. Two days in, you might just be ready to move there! While a day trip to Nanaimo makes for a nice sidetrip from […]
A Night on the Lower Sunshine Coast
I know you all are planning your summer vacations already. I keep an eye on my stats, you know! And lately, visitors to Northwest TripFinder are looking for beachside cabins, yurts and coastal getaways galore! I also know where you think you’re going. The Oregon Coast comes up a lot. So does Long Beach, and […]
How to Get Your Passport
“I’ve been to Seattle once. Let’s see, that must’ve been 1967.” I was freezing cold, waiting for a drip coffee at one of the smallest ferry terminals I’d ever seen. The kind man speaking to me looked like a fisherman, and he was not cold. Unlike me in my leggings and thin jacket, he was […]
Vancouver Getaway: The Manor Guest House
Not two minutes after settling into our room at the Manor Guest House in Vancouver just south of downtown, we had a pleasant surprise. Near the back of our room was a second door, and right on the other side of that door was a fully-stocked kitchen, shared with a nearby room. “It’s a kitchen!” […]
