Cascade Falls is located in the incredible Cascade Gorge close to Christina Lake in BC’s Boundary Country. You can reach the waterfall from a couple of different trailheads and there are several trails that allow you to get close and look into the fabulous gorge that has been carved by the Kettle River. I loved this one for the rugged views, the rainbow-inducing falls and the perfect swimming spots. Cascade Falls & Trestle map We started at a pull in…
Do you like visiting impressive waterfalls without much of a hike? Well, in that case Tulip Creek Falls within Syringa Provincial Park (near Castlegar, BC) is a doozy. You can mosey up to this impressive waterfall with a 15m drop in mere minutes. Plus, the drive along the edge of Lower Arrow Lake to reach it is gorgeous too. If you are camping in Syringa Provincial Park you should definitely visit; But it is even worth driving the 24km from…
If you go camping in Syringa Provincial Park, there is a short, easy path called the Yellow Pine trail that starts from the campsite, leading you up to some viewpoints above Lower Arrow Lake. It is a pleasant way to start the day, or it would work well as a sunset hike. The forests in this area are particularly special because they contain a diverse range of plant and animal species that are adapted to the hot, dry climate of…
Camping at Syringa Provincial Park is a great option if you want to explore the area around Castlegar in BC, Canada. There are two campgrounds, the Main area and the Bighorn campground (that has some sites with electric hook ups.) Both are located on the southeast side of Lower Arrow Lake. This is a fab area for hiking, fishing, cycling, chilling on the beach or swimming. We only stayed here for a single night, but it was so lovely that…