Northern Vancouver Island is one of the world’s most awe-inspiring sea-kayaking areas. It’s a place where deep green forests meet swirling currents and a maze of wild islands. From the sweeping waters…
Paul Verchere is the first person to circumnavigate Vancouver Island in one journey. This is his story.
British Columbia isn’t just a playground for paddlers. It’s home to a thriving community of craftspeople, designers, and manufacturers building the boats, boards, and gear that shape how we explore lakes, rivers…
Located in the East Kootenay region of British Columbia, the city of Cranbrook is quickly making a name for itself as an outdoor recreation hot spot. Yes, anglers have always plied its…
Story by Andrea Miller. Photos by Dave Heath. I ‘d always been curious why Ucluelet had such a mystical appeal. In my mind, I pictured a rugged fishing town sprinkled with laid-back…
The first river I paddled in British Columbia was the Slocan in the East Kootenay. It was, and still is, unbelievably beautiful. Having grown up canoeing the flat-as-glass prairies, I had never…
With over 25,000 kilometres of coastline, 20,000 lakes, and 750,000 kilometres of rivers and waterways, the province of British Columbia is a paddler’s paradise. Whether your preferred craft is a canoe, kayak,…
“There’s nowhere like it and that’s why I moved here,” says artist, photographer, and avid whitewater paddler Steve Rogers. He’s speaking to me from his home in Terrace where he lives with…
Your paddle cuts into crystal clear water as you scan the wild shoreline of Arrow Lake with a fully loaded kayak. One moment you’re mesmerized by the clear blue water and the…
All you hear is the sound of your paddle dipping into the water and the songs of migratory birds as your canoe floats down the calm waters of the Columbia River. Snowmelt…
