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Fly agaric amanita mushroom

<img width="768" height="507" src="data:image/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns='http://www.w3.org/2000/svg'%20viewBox='0%200%20768%20507'%3E%3C/svg%3E" data-src="https://travelingbc.com/wp-content/uploads/fly-agaric-mushroom-768x507.jpg" class="attachment-medium_large size-medium_large wp-post-image lazy" alt="Fly agaric amanita mushroom" data-srcset="https://travelingbc.com/wp-content/uploads/fly-agaric-mushroom-768x507.jpg 768w, https://travelingbc.com/wp-content/uploads/fly-agaric-mushroom-300x198.jpg 300w, https://travelingbc.com/wp-content/uploads/fly-agaric-mushroom-1200x792.jpg 1200w, https://travelingbc.com/wp-content/uploads/fly-agaric-mushroom-1536x1014.jpg 1536w, https://travelingbc.com/wp-content/uploads/fly-agaric-mushroom.jpg 1920w" data-sizes="(max-width: 768px) 100vw, 768px" />

Top Mushroom Field Guides for the Pacific Northwest (2022)

These top mushroom field guides are essential for identifying & foraging species in the Pacific Northwest of Canada and the United States.

January 18, 2022
Food and Drinks, Gear Guides

The waterfall at San Josef Bay

<img width="768" height="512" src="data:image/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns='http://www.w3.org/2000/svg'%20viewBox='0%200%20768%20512'%3E%3C/svg%3E" data-src="https://travelingbc.com/wp-content/uploads/San-Josef-Bay-waterfall-768x512.jpg" class="attachment-medium_large size-medium_large wp-post-image lazy" alt="The waterfall at San Josef Bay" data-srcset="https://travelingbc.com/wp-content/uploads/San-Josef-Bay-waterfall-768x512.jpg 768w, https://travelingbc.com/wp-content/uploads/San-Josef-Bay-waterfall-300x200.jpg 300w, https://travelingbc.com/wp-content/uploads/San-Josef-Bay-waterfall-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https://travelingbc.com/wp-content/uploads/San-Josef-Bay-waterfall.jpg 1600w" data-sizes="(max-width: 768px) 100vw, 768px" />

11 Best Things to Do in Port Hardy

Discover the best things to do, activities & places to see in Port Hardy. This guide also covers the best hotels, what to pack, tips & more!

January 12, 2022
Activities, Northern Vancouver Island, Port Hardy, Vancouver Island

Pair of snowshoe trekking poles

<img width="768" height="628" src="data:image/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns='http://www.w3.org/2000/svg'%20viewBox='0%200%20768%20628'%3E%3C/svg%3E" data-src="https://travelingbc.com/wp-content/uploads/Pair-of-snowshoe-trekking-poles2-768x628.jpg" class="attachment-medium_large size-medium_large wp-post-image lazy" alt="Pair of snowshoe trekking poles" data-srcset="https://travelingbc.com/wp-content/uploads/Pair-of-snowshoe-trekking-poles2-768x628.jpg 768w, https://travelingbc.com/wp-content/uploads/Pair-of-snowshoe-trekking-poles2-300x245.jpg 300w, https://travelingbc.com/wp-content/uploads/Pair-of-snowshoe-trekking-poles2-1200x981.jpg 1200w, https://travelingbc.com/wp-content/uploads/Pair-of-snowshoe-trekking-poles2-1536x1256.jpg 1536w, https://travelingbc.com/wp-content/uploads/Pair-of-snowshoe-trekking-poles2.jpg 1901w" data-sizes="(max-width: 768px) 100vw, 768px" />

11 Best Budget Snowshoe Poles under $100 in 2022

Snowshoe poles are essential gear for winter treks. I review the best budget snowshoe poles under $100, along with a detailed buying guide.

January 12, 2022
Activities, Budget Travel, Gear Guides, Winter

A view of Garibaldi Lake from the mountains

<img width="768" height="576" src="data:image/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns='http://www.w3.org/2000/svg'%20viewBox='0%200%20768%20576'%3E%3C/svg%3E" data-src="https://travelingbc.com/wp-content/uploads/Garibaldi-Lake-view-768x576.jpg" class="attachment-medium_large size-medium_large wp-post-image lazy" alt="A view of Garibaldi Lake from the mountains" data-srcset="https://travelingbc.com/wp-content/uploads/Garibaldi-Lake-view-768x576.jpg 768w, https://travelingbc.com/wp-content/uploads/Garibaldi-Lake-view-300x225.jpg 300w, https://travelingbc.com/wp-content/uploads/Garibaldi-Lake-view-1600x1200.jpg 1600w, https://travelingbc.com/wp-content/uploads/Garibaldi-Lake-view-1536x1152.jpg 1536w, https://travelingbc.com/wp-content/uploads/Garibaldi-Lake-view.jpg 1920w" data-sizes="(max-width: 768px) 100vw, 768px" />

25 Best Things to Do in Squamish in Summer

Looking for things to do in Squamish, BC in the summer? Here's a list of the best activities & places to see in Squamish to enjoy the sun!

December 31, 2021
Activities, Lower Mainland, Squamish

Hitting the slopes in Kelowna - Photo: Big White Ski Resort

<img width="768" height="512" src="data:image/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns='http://www.w3.org/2000/svg'%20viewBox='0%200%20768%20512'%3E%3C/svg%3E" data-src="https://travelingbc.com/wp-content/uploads/hitting-the-slopes-big-white-ski-resort-768x512.jpg" class="attachment-medium_large size-medium_large wp-post-image lazy" alt="Hitting the slopes in Kelowna - Photo: Big White Ski Resort" data-srcset="https://travelingbc.com/wp-content/uploads/hitting-the-slopes-big-white-ski-resort-768x512.jpg 768w, https://travelingbc.com/wp-content/uploads/hitting-the-slopes-big-white-ski-resort-300x200.jpg 300w, https://travelingbc.com/wp-content/uploads/hitting-the-slopes-big-white-ski-resort-1600x1067.jpg 1600w, https://travelingbc.com/wp-content/uploads/hitting-the-slopes-big-white-ski-resort-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https://travelingbc.com/wp-content/uploads/hitting-the-slopes-big-white-ski-resort-2048x1365.jpg 2048w" data-sizes="(max-width: 768px) 100vw, 768px" />

21 Fun Things to Do in Kelowna in Winter

Looking for fun things to do in Kelowna, BC in winter? Here is a list of the best activities and places to go in Kelowna to enjoy the snow!

December 26, 2021
Interior BC, Kelowna, Okanagan

<img width="1" height="1" src="data:image/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns='http://www.w3.org/2000/svg'%20viewBox='0%200%201%201'%3E%3C/svg%3E" data-src="https://travelingbc.com/wp-content/uploads/snowshoes-and-poles.jpg" class="attachment-medium_large size-medium_large wp-post-image lazy" alt="Snowshoes poles standing in the snow - Photo: Emma Larocque" />

Snowshoe Poles: Everything You Need to Know

Snowshoe poles are an essential piece of equipment for snowshoeing. This guide covers choosing and using trekking poles for snowshoeing.

December 23, 2021
Activities, Gear Guides, Winter

The lighthouse at the end of the Ogden Point Breakwater, Victoria

<img width="768" height="512" src="data:image/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns='http://www.w3.org/2000/svg'%20viewBox='0%200%20768%20512'%3E%3C/svg%3E" data-src="https://travelingbc.com/wp-content/uploads/Ogden-Point-Breakwater-lighthouse-768x512.jpg" class="attachment-medium_large size-medium_large wp-post-image lazy" alt="The lighthouse at the end of the Ogden Point Breakwater, Victoria" data-srcset="https://travelingbc.com/wp-content/uploads/Ogden-Point-Breakwater-lighthouse-768x512.jpg 768w, https://travelingbc.com/wp-content/uploads/Ogden-Point-Breakwater-lighthouse-300x200.jpg 300w, https://travelingbc.com/wp-content/uploads/Ogden-Point-Breakwater-lighthouse-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https://travelingbc.com/wp-content/uploads/Ogden-Point-Breakwater-lighthouse.jpg 1600w" data-sizes="(max-width: 768px) 100vw, 768px" />

Ogden Point Breakwater, Victoria

Learn about the Ogden Point Breakwater in Victoria, a popular spot for walking & scuba diving, featuring the Unity Wall Mural & a lighthouse!

December 11, 2021
Southern Vancouver Island, Vancouver Island, Victoria

Mortuary poles on SGang Gwaay in Gwaii Haanas National Park Reserve, BC - Photo: Dale Simonson | CC BY-SA 2.0

<img width="768" height="574" src="data:image/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns='http://www.w3.org/2000/svg'%20viewBox='0%200%20768%20574'%3E%3C/svg%3E" data-src="https://travelingbc.com/wp-content/uploads/SGang-Gwaay-mortuary-poles-by-Dale-Simonson-768x574.jpg" class="attachment-medium_large size-medium_large wp-post-image lazy" alt="Mortuary poles on SGang Gwaay in Gwaii Haanas National Park Reserve, BC - Photo: Dale Simonson | CC BY-SA 2.0" data-srcset="https://travelingbc.com/wp-content/uploads/SGang-Gwaay-mortuary-poles-by-Dale-Simonson-768x574.jpg 768w, https://travelingbc.com/wp-content/uploads/SGang-Gwaay-mortuary-poles-by-Dale-Simonson-300x224.jpg 300w, https://travelingbc.com/wp-content/uploads/SGang-Gwaay-mortuary-poles-by-Dale-Simonson-1600x1196.jpg 1600w, https://travelingbc.com/wp-content/uploads/SGang-Gwaay-mortuary-poles-by-Dale-Simonson-1536x1148.jpg 1536w, https://travelingbc.com/wp-content/uploads/SGang-Gwaay-mortuary-poles-by-Dale-Simonson.jpg 2048w" data-sizes="(max-width: 768px) 100vw, 768px" />

Haida Gwaii, BC, Canada: The Ultimate Travel Guide

Learn everything you need to know to plan a trip to Haida Gwaii, Canada, to experience the beauty and culture of this remote archipelago.

December 11, 2021
Haida Gwaii

Gonzales Hill Observatory in Gonzales Hill Regional Park, Victoria

<img width="768" height="512" src="data:image/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns='http://www.w3.org/2000/svg'%20viewBox='0%200%20768%20512'%3E%3C/svg%3E" data-src="https://travelingbc.com/wp-content/uploads/Gonzales-Hill-Observatory-768x512.jpg" class="attachment-medium_large size-medium_large wp-post-image lazy" alt="Gonzales Hill Observatory in Gonzales Hill Regional Park, Victoria" data-srcset="https://travelingbc.com/wp-content/uploads/Gonzales-Hill-Observatory-768x512.jpg 768w, https://travelingbc.com/wp-content/uploads/Gonzales-Hill-Observatory-300x200.jpg 300w, https://travelingbc.com/wp-content/uploads/Gonzales-Hill-Observatory-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https://travelingbc.com/wp-content/uploads/Gonzales-Hill-Observatory.jpg 1600w" data-sizes="(max-width: 768px) 100vw, 768px" />

Gonzales Hill Regional Park, Victoria

Learn about Gonzales Hill Regional Park, featuring the Gonzales Observatory, the tallest hill in southern Victoria, and amazing ocean views!

December 10, 2021
Southern Vancouver Island, Vancouver Island, Victoria

The waterfalls at Sandcut Beach on Vancouver Island during winter

<img width="768" height="512" src="data:image/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns='http://www.w3.org/2000/svg'%20viewBox='0%200%20768%20512'%3E%3C/svg%3E" data-src="https://travelingbc.com/wp-content/uploads/Sandcut-beach-waterfalls-768x512.jpg" class="attachment-medium_large size-medium_large wp-post-image lazy" alt="The waterfalls at Sandcut Beach on Vancouver Island during winter" data-srcset="https://travelingbc.com/wp-content/uploads/Sandcut-beach-waterfalls-768x512.jpg 768w, https://travelingbc.com/wp-content/uploads/Sandcut-beach-waterfalls-300x200.jpg 300w, https://travelingbc.com/wp-content/uploads/Sandcut-beach-waterfalls-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https://travelingbc.com/wp-content/uploads/Sandcut-beach-waterfalls.jpg 1600w" data-sizes="(max-width: 768px) 100vw, 768px" />

Sandcut Beach Waterfall in Jordan River Regional Park

Sandcut Beach in Jordan River Regional Park has a waterfall cascading on the beach. Find this hidden gem on Vancouver Island with this guide!

November 30, 2021
Destinations, Outdoors, Planning and Itineraries, Southern Vancouver Island, Travel guides, Vancouver Island, Water