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BC Road Trips

A look at the attractions, history and activities that are available along our beautiful province, accessible by our BC highway system.

Saluting a Century of Usk’s Skeena River Ferrymen

May 26, 2022November 7, 2013 13 Comments

The Usk ferry celebrated a century of service in 2013, and while the watercraft was recognized, long-time area residents say it’s the ferryman they will never forget. Usk (pronounced like “tusk” – without the “t”)

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7 Things You Need to Know Right Now About Towing a Recreational Trailer in BC

October 7, 2021August 9, 2013 451 Comments

You’ve got the boat and trailer (or a fifth wheel straight from heaven) and you want to hit the road… Here are some helpful points to keep in mind when you head out on the highway with your RV combination.

Categories BC Road Trips, Tips and How Tos

Highway 37 Stewart-Cassiar – Scenic Road to Northern Adventure

July 28, 2020July 16, 2013 13 Comments

  Take a road trip where wildlife appears in and on the landscape, signs from around the world sprout in a forest and flowers grow on roofs. This is Highway 37 – the Stewart-Cassiar Highway

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inland ferry

Welcome Aboard – Setting Sail with Inland Ferries

December 1, 2020June 27, 2013 29 Comments

When ferries and the words “British Columbia” come up in conversation, you’re probably thinking of the commercial company, B.C. Ferry Services Inc. that services coastal communities.  But did you know, the Ministry of Transportation and

Categories BC Road Trips, BC Travellers

BC Highway Journeys for National Indigenous Peoples Day

June 2, 2022June 21, 2013 2 Comments

In recognition of National Indigenous Peoples Day  on June 21, here are some tales of travel – from now and long ago. When present-day travellers take these routes, they experience First Nations culture along the

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Driving the Alaska Highway

Northern BC Road Trip – Getting to and Along the Alaska Highway

June 22, 2021April 12, 2013 10 Comments

Northern B.C. is the place to drive in summer for long daylight hours, unspoiled wilderness and unlimited fishing, hiking and outdoor enjoyment. It also offers routes to the Yukon and Alaska – including the famed

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Rogers Pass Discovery Centre

Seven Fun Places to Celebrate the Trans-Canada Highway

December 4, 2020September 4, 2012 2 Comments

There’s loads of fascinating attractions and stunning scenery as you travel the Trans-Canada highway in beautiful B.C. To mark the highway’s 50th anniversary, we’re offering a few tips on stops along the route’s southern stretch, from

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3 Parts of B.C.’s Trans-Canada that would Knock Diefenbaker’s Socks Off

July 20, 2023August 30, 2012 18 Comments

“This highway, may it serve to bring Canadians closer together. May it bring to all Canadians a renewed determination to individually do their part to make this nation greater and greater still, worthy of the

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