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…
If you ever fancy attempting a new winter sport, taking up skiing can be pretty daunting, but cross country skiing (or Nordic skiing) is possible to pick up with virtually no experience. If you live in (or are visiting) Vancouver, head to the Nordic Area on Hollyburn Ridge on Cypress Mountain to give this a go! I tried classic cross country skiing without any experience as a not particularly fit, middle-aged lady who is accident prone and has terrible balance….
McDonald Falls is an easy to reach waterfall just off Lost Creek Forest Service Road near Mission, BC (Canada). It is less than 4km north of the far more famous Cascade Falls which is likely to have crowds of visitors. This waterfall, although just as impressive, is much quieter. The waterfall lies within Davis Lake Provincial Park, but it is not really developed. If you like manicured trails and good facilities this is not the best option, but it is…
If you fancy exploring the fabulous area around Harrison Hot Springs on a budget, then one option is to camp in Sasquatch Provincial Park. There are three campgrounds within the park; Deer Lake (where we stayed), Bench, and Hicks Lake. All three are beautiful, rustic and have easy access to the lakes for swimming so are perfect if you want to explore the area. Camping in Sasquatch Provincial Park is an absolute pleasure. I should probably mention, Sasquatch Provincial Park…