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Pulpit Rock – Nelson Hikes

Pulpit Rock – Nelson Hikes

Pulpit Rock is a popular hike on the north shore of the Kootenay River opposite the beautiful city of Nelson in BC, Canada. This is one of the many short, steep, BC hikes that will get your heart pumping; Rewarding you with gorgeous views of the river, city and forested mountains. We did this on a road trip as our first introduction to Nelson – it is a great way to see the area! This hike was not too hard…

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Brilliant Overlook – Castlegar

Brilliant Overlook – Castlegar

Brilliant Overlook is a wonderful (or maybe brilliant) trail that overlooks Castlegar in the Kootenay Region of BC. We did this hike on a hot, summers day and loved the views down to where the Kootenay and Columbia Rivers merge. Parts of this trail are very steep, but it is not very long, so it is great for road trips when you want to hike for a few hours to stretch your legs between towns. Brilliant Overlook Map You can…

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Johnstone Creek Provincial Park Campground

Johnstone Creek Provincial Park Campground

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…

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Camping in Sasquatch Provincial Park

Camping in Sasquatch Provincial Park

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…

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