Spotted Lake or kłlilx’w (sometimes written Ktlil’k) is a really interesting phenomenon in a lake just outside of Osoyoos in the Okanagan region of BC, Canada. It is a lake, right next to Highway 3, that looks like it is covered in multicoloured polka dots! In springtime the water covers the entire lake, so you might not be able to see the spots clearly, however later in the year, as water evaporates they become more obvious. Expect this lake to…
Hicks Lake is a pleasant, easy hike in Sasquatch Provincial Park. If you are staying in one of the nearby Campgrounds, then this is a good place to stretch your legs or go for a swim. The trail is easy to follow, doesn’t have much elevation gain and has oodles of tasty berries if you visit in the summertime. The only downside to this mini adventure is the mosquitoes. Hicks Lake trail map Hicks Lake – The basics Distance: 6.6…
Rolley Lake Provincial Park is a gorgeous recreation area (and campground) between Maple Ridge and Mission in BC, Canada. You can hike a loop around Rolley Lake, then finish the walk by wandering down to a couple of waterfalls known an Rolley Falls. The Lower Rolley Falls is one of those waterfalls that doesn’t look as amazing as it should from photos! The most impressive section of the falls plunges for around 20-30m but it is partially hidden by foliage,…
Steelhead Falls is another fabulous waterfall near Mission (about an hour away from Vancouver, Canada) that is great fun to visit on a rainy day. This is a family friendly, fun trail through lush, fern-filled forest. The trail is downhill the whole way to the waterfall; So just make sure you save a little energy for the hike back up! We visited on the same day as the nearby Cascade Falls. This is a bit longer than the trail to Cascade…