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Active Pursuits in Campbell River
Diving The decommissioned HMCS Columbia was sunk in 1996 near the sea-life-rich waters of Seymour Narrows off the Quadra Island's west coast. For information on diving to this…
In Depth in Telegraph Cove
Telegraph Cove (pop. 20), 22km (14 driving miles) southeast of Port McNeill -- by way of the Island Highway and then a stretch of paved and gravel road -- has an unusual story. The…
Active Pursuits in Port Hardy
Diving Diving is excellent in the Port Hardy area. North Island Diving and Kayaking, 8625 Shipley St. (tel. 250/902-0565; www.odysseykayaking.com), is a full-service dive service, with…
Active Pursuits in Prince Rupert
Fishing Prince Rupert is famed for its excellent sportfishing. There are dozens of charter operators based in town. The Visitor Info Centre, in Cow Bay (tel. 800/667-1994 in Canada, or…
Regions in Brief in Cowichan Valley
Duncan: The City of Totem Poles Duncan is a welcoming city of 5,300, with a mix of First Nations peoples and descendants of European settlers. Congested Hwy. 1 runs to the east of the…
Active Pursuits in Yellowhead Highway
Smithers & the Bulkley Valley Fishing The Bulkley River has excellent fishing for steelhead, chinook, and coho salmon, though restrictions apply. The best fishing areas on the…
Regions in Brief in Yellowhead Highway
Terrace The Yellowhead Highway (Hwy. 16) follows the lush Skeena River valley from Prince Rupert, on the coast of the Inside Passage, to the province's interior. It's the gateway to…
Active Pursuits in 100 Mile House
Fishin & Watersports 100 Mile House is a pleasant enough little town, but it's the outdoor recreation in the surrounding South Cariboo Lakes District that brings most people here.…
Organized Tours in Wells Gray Provincial Park
Area accommodations make it easy to get out and explore the wilderness. Both Trophy Mountain Buffalo Ranch and Helmcken Falls Lodge and the Wells Gray Guest Ranch, Wells Gray Road…
Active Pursuits in Penticton
Biking -- The best Okanagan Valley off-road bike trail is the Kettle Valley Rail Trail. The tracks and ties have been removed, making way for some incredibly scenic biking. The most…
Driving Tours in LaGrande and Baker City
The Elkhorn Mountain Scenic Route Rising up on the outskirts of Baker City is the Elkhorn Range of the Blue Mountains. A paved loop road winding up and around the south side of these…
Side Trips in Inuvik
Inuvik may be the end of the road, but tour operators continue out from here to truly remote destinations. Two of the best companies are Up North Tours and Arctic Adventure Tours (tel.…
Active Pursuits in Jasper National Park
You can find much of the gear you'll need for everything from fishing to rafting at a number of local stores. On-Line Sport and Tackle (600 Patricia St.; tel. 780/852-3630) has an…
Active Pursuits in Paros
Beaches Paros has some fine sand beaches. If you're really pressed for time, you can walk in less than 15 minutes from where the ferry docks past where the fishing boats and small…
Active Pursuits in Nunavut
Spring (Apr-June) is the peak time for outdoor sports in Nunavut. The bay is still frozen and snow still covers the ground, but the days are warmish (about 14°F/-10°C) and the sun…
Active Pursuits in Alberta
Most people don't come to Alberta with the intention of sticking to the cities. Blessed with extraordinary mountain terrain; beautiful rolling foothills; vast prairie land; and…
Active Pursuits in Girdwood
Here I have covered activities in Girdwood. In Whittier, south of Girdwood and on the Prince William Sound side of the mountains, you can go ocean fishing or sea kayaking, or take a…
Active Pursuits in Mount Hood
Summer on The MountainIn snow-free months, most visitors are heading to historic Timberline Lodge. Besides having a fabulous view of Mount Hood, the lodge is surrounded by meadows…
Active Pursuits in Mendocino
Explore the Big River by renting a canoe, a kayak, or an outrigger from Catch a Canoe & Bicycles Too (tel. 707/937-0273; www.stanfordinn.com), open daily from 9am to sunset, on the…
Side Trips in Belfast
Medieval castles, mountain ranges, coastal drives, and one of the most spectacular (and certainly unique) landscapes you’ll find anywhere—all are within easy reach of Belfast. That is,…
Active Pursuits in Ards Peninsula
Cycling The foothills of the Mournes around Castlewellan are ideal for cycling, with panoramic vistas and very little traffic. In these parts, the perfect year-round outfitter is Ross…
Active Pursuits in Derry City
Bicycling Whether you want to rent a bike and do your own exploring or sign up for a cycling tour of County Derry and County Donegal, An Mointean Rent-a-Bike and Cycle Tours, 245 Lone…
Active Pursuits in Snowy Mountains
Obviously, skiing is the most popular activity here. More than 50 ski lifts serve the fields of Perisher Valley, Mount Blue Cow, Smiggins Holes, and Guthega. Perisher Valley offers the…
Active Pursuits in Cairns
Many of the Cairns region’s attractions lie outside the city center. Apart from the Reef, there is a string of white sandy beaches just 15 minutes north of the city center. Trinity…
Organized Tours in Whitsunday Coast and Islands
Reef Cruises Fantasea Adventure Cruising (tel. 07/4967 5455; www.fantasea.com.au) makes daily trips to Hardy Reef from Shute Harbour, near Airlie Beach, in a high-speed,…