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…
Johnstone Creek Provincial Park is a great spot to go car camping close to Osoyoos in BC. It’s not possible to book sites, so you need to just show up and choose a spot on a first come first served basis. We visited on a Saturday in August and there were just two of the sixteen sites were taken. This is a fab option if you didn’t book your campground in advance. Camping at Johnstone Creek – the basics Johnstone…