This exceptional RV adventure tour into the rugged Cariboo mountains in central British Columbia, traverses diverse land rich in gold, copper and vast cattle ranches. Thousands of Pacific salmon migrate to spawn in tributaries of the Upper Fraser River.

Old growth forests, charming harbours, spectacular beaches and eclectic communities are what make the Salish Sea Coastal Route an escape from the everyday. This tour takes you from Vancouver up the Sunshine Coast dotted with small seaside communities, stunning inlets and with magnificent views across the Salish Sea. A short ferry ride transports you over to Vancouver Island from Powell River to Comox, south through the Cowichan Valley, a Foodie’s paradise and on to Victoria, the capital of British Columbia.

Love September camping? Paddle or boat to Sidney Island to camp at Sidney Spit Campground this September in Gulf Islands National Park Reserve! Pro tip – there is no ferry after September 1^st so it’s REAL quiet!  Or roll up to SMONEĆTEN in North Saanich, your home base to explore the Gulf Islands, Greater Victoria and Saanich Peninsula. Learn more https://parks.canada.ca/pn-np/bc/gulf/activ/camping

With kids back to school, we decided to do some fall camping in the Kootenays. We started out from our home base in the Okanagan, headed south through Osoyoos to Rock Creek and stayed one night at Kettle River Provincial Park where it was nice to enjoy some cooler weather. From there, we headed east to Moyie Lake Provincial Park; located 20 Kilometres south of Cranbrook and then on to Radium.

Last fall we went back to Mabel Lake Provincial Park for the first time in years.

We love the quiet, peacefulness of Mabel Lake and it has an especially calm feeling in the fall as the cooler weather sets in. This lake is popular with anglers and those who like walking on the trails and there's a big sandy beach to relax on as well. We booked ahead through the BC Parks Reservation System as it was a long weekend and we were pleased that we did as it was busy. Read more.

Kids LOVE camping! Fresh air and s’mores, dirty fingernails and staying up late. It’s important to mix in some education with all that fun. It’s our job as parents or guardians to raise the next generation of responsible recreators. Here are some ways to do it — Without your kids calling you out for being way too boring. 

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