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Month: October 2021

Begbie Falls – Revelstoke

Begbie Falls – Revelstoke

Begbie Falls is a cool double waterfall which is surrounded by gorgeous mossy forest and impressive cliffs. There are so many great mini hikes and waterfalls near Revelstoke (in BC, Canada.) Just like my previous post about Sutherland Falls, Begbie Falls is easy to reach, either via a short (5km) hike from the highway, or if you don’t have time to walk down, you can drive to just a couple of hundred meters away. Begbie Falls Map This map actually…

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Sutherland Falls – Revelstoke

Sutherland Falls – Revelstoke

There are some gorgeous waterfalls near Revelstoke (in BC, Canada) but one of the easiest to visit is Sutherland Falls. You only need to walk for a few minutes to reach this imposing waterfall, so the effort to reward ratio is fantastic! Sutherland Falls is located in Blanket Creek Provincial Park, so just off the Nakusp Mica Creek Highway (Highway 23). This also looks like a great place to camp near Revelstoke. The Blanket Creek Campground and day use area…

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5 fabulous Vineyards to visit in Langley

5 fabulous Vineyards to visit in Langley

If you are visiting Vancouver (or if you live in the Southwest British Columbia) and you fancy a fun, relaxing day tasting wine, one of the best places to visit is Langley in the Fraser Valley. Langley is less than an hour from Vancouver so it is a very easy area to visit from the city. However as the wineries are located out in the countryside it feels like a world away from the metropolitan areas nearby. We visited these…

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Black Tusk via Helm Creek

Black Tusk via Helm Creek

Black Tusk is one of the most iconic and distinct landmarks near Whistler (Canada). I have wanted to hike up here ever since I first saw the jaunty-looking peak from afar. However as it is a tough hike, Marc and I waited until we had plenty of experience hiking in BC before we dared give it a go. It was worth the wait – I loved every second of this gorgeous hike. It is possible for fast/strong walkers to hike…

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