Mount Fernie Provincial Park Campground is in a gorgeous area of forest just over 3 km from the edge of Fernie. Each campsite is surrounded by trees and feels private and secluded, even if there are other campers nearby. We normally don’t book campsites so close to cities; But this is such a quiet, nature-filled spot it’s hard to remember that you are so close to town! We woke up with a bear outside our tent, so it certainly seemed…
If you want to go hiking in Waterton Lakes, one of the most fun (and cost effective) ways to stay in the area is to go camping. The Townsite Campground within Waterton Park is great! It has lovely soft grass to pitch your tent and hook ups for folks who camp in RVs. The camping area is next to a beach on Upper Waterton Lake so perfect if you need a quick dip to cool down before bed. Camping at…
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…