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Five Paddling Road Trips We Recommend in BC

Every corner of British Columbia offers something special for the visiting paddler, from gliding through coastal inlets to soaking up the sun on warm interior lakes. To help you explore BC by…

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Experiences, Kayak, Ocean & Waterways

Paddle with Purpose: A Guide to Respectful Coastal Adventures in BC

Story by Sam Cutcliffe. Feature photo by Finn Steiner. British Columbia’s coastline is a paddler’s paradise. From the remote beaches of Vancouver Island to the winding inlets of the Sunshine Coast, the…

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Canoe, Experiences, Kayak, Lakes, Rafting, Rivers & Waterways

Vernon to Hope: A Road Trip Guide to Interior BC’s Best Paddling Waterways

Like many, I’d floor it through the region between the Okanagan and the coast when travelling through southern British Columbia. There never seemed to be a reason to stop unless my kids…

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Lakes, Rivers & Waterways

Paddle Between Peaks: An East Kootenay Road Trip Itinerary

The cedar strip canoe my father and I built together three decades ago is, if I may say, a work of art. It’s graced countless stunning waterways over the years, but few…

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From Orcas to Eagles: The Ultimate Wildlife Paddle Guide For British Columbia

The most profound experience I’ve ever had while in a sea kayak was when a whale breached 12 feet away and I could smell its fishy breath. It was so rank: like…

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Canoe, Experiences, Paddleboard & Rafting

Family-Friendly Paddling Adventures in BC

When going on a paddling trip with the family, extra considerations are often part of the planning process. Safety and keeping the kids engaged are top priorities on a family trip, but…

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How to Capture Stunning Paddling Photos on the Water

Have you ever seen a stunning photo of someone out paddling and wondered how they took it? Paddling offers a unique perspective of waterbodies, great opportunities to get up close perspective of…

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Lakes and Waterways

The Best Paddling in Vernon, BC

The stand-up paddle board cuts through the glassy turquoise waters of Kalamalka Lake as you glance up at the cliffs rising from the water’s edge, with stands of ponderosa pine glowing in…

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Lakes, Rivers & Waterways

Cranbrook: Land of Secret Lakes

Did you know there are crystal clear, teal-blue lakes with road access nestled in the Rocky Mountains without the crowds you see at other popular destinations? Nestled in the heart of the…

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Lakes, Rivers & Waterways

The Best Paddling in and near Fernie, BC

Epic views of the Lizard Range catch your eye as you bump over mellow rapids with seven other paddlers standing by your side on a giant 17-foot stand-up paddleboard called a SUPsquatch.…

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