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Side Trips in Moncton
En Route to Kouchibouguac National Park If you decide to head directly to Kouchibouguac from Moncton, Bouctouche Dune makes for a good stop along the way. To reach the dune, take Route…
Driving Tours in Nova Scotia's Eastern Shore
This section assumes you'll drive northeastward from Halifax toward Cape Breton. Between Halifax and Sheet Harbour, the route plays hide-and-seek with the coast, touching coastal views…
Active Pursuits in Digby
Bicycling Near Digby Brier Island is a great destination for mountain bikers. Just 6 by 2km wide (4 by 1 1/2 miles), it's the right scale for spending a slow afternoon poking around…
Family Friendly Costa del Sol
The Costa del Sol may have one of the hottest nightlife scenes in Spain, but it is also a great destination for families. When you and the kids need a break from the beach, there are…
Side Trips in Salt Lake City
About an hour outside of Salt Lake City lie the Big and Little Cottonwood Canyons, the city's mountain playground. While you can stay in lodges and hotels in and around the canyons,…
Active Pursuits in Palma de Majorca
There is a beach near the Palma cathedral, but beaches outside the city center are more appealing. Besides hotel private beaches, the closest public beach to downtown is Palmanova, a…
Active Pursuits in Cranbrook
Fishing Eighteen area rivers, including the Elk River, St. Mary River, and Kootenay, are often rated among Canada's top fishing destinations. Trophy fish are taken all season long. For…
Suggested Itineraries in British Columbia
Canada's two westernmost provinces are not only large, but they are also packed with amazing must-see scenery and destinations. The following itineraries focus on the top areas covered…
Active Pursuits in British Columbia
Biking Most of western Canada's highways are wide and well maintained, and thus well suited for long-distance bicycle touring. Most resort areas offer rentals (it's a good idea to call…
Active Pursuits in Williams Lake
Red Shreds Bike and Board Shop, 95 S. First Ave. (tel. 250/398-7873; www.redshreds.com), offers a bounty of information on local hiking, mountain biking, and kayaking; bike and kayak…
Active Pursuits in Galiano Island
Biking -- The farther north you go on Galiano, the more remote, making this area a favorite among cyclists. While you won't have to worry too much about traffic on the 30km-long…
In Depth in Whistler
120km (75 miles) N of Vancouver The premier ski resort in North America, according to Ski, Snow Country, and Condé Nast Traveler magazines, the Whistler/Blackcomb complex boasts more…
Active Pursuits in Pacific Rim National Park
Birding -- The Tofino/Ucluelet area is directly in the path of the Pacific Flyway and attracts tens of thousands of birds and wildfowl; it’s also home to bald eagles. The area…
Regions in Brief in Pacific Rim National Park
Ucluelet When fishing was the premier industry on the coast, a constant flow of ships frequented Ucluelet's processing and packing plants. With the boom in eco-tourism, however, the…
Side Trips in Strathcona Provincial Park
West to Gold River & Nootka Sound Hwy. 28 continues past Strathcona Park another 9km (5 2/3 miles) to Gold River (pop. 2,049), a logging port and mill town just to the east of the…
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 Denman and Hornby Islands
Kayaking The calm waters here, flecked with islands and home to abundant sea and bird life, are some of the most renowned for kayaking in all B.C. On Denman, Denman Hornby Canoes and…
Active Pursuits in Nanaimo and Gabriola Island
Bungee Jumping Wild Play Element Park, 35 Nanaimo River Rd. (tel. 888/668-7874 or 250/753-5867; www.wildplayparks.com; follow signs from Nanaimo Lakes exit off Hwy. 1, south of…
Active Pursuits in Mayne Island
Biking -- Mayne is one of the best islands for cyclists. The rolling hills provide plenty of challenges, yet the terrain is considerably less mountainous than that of the other…
Regions in Brief in Northern British Columbia
The ferry cruise along British Columbia's Inside Passage combines the best scenic elements of Norway's rocky fjords, Chile's Patagonian range, and Nova Scotia's wild coastline. While…
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…
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 Southeastern British Columbia
Between Radium Hot Springs and Canal Flats, the Columbia Valley is broad and green, flanked by the towering peaks of the Rockies to the east and the Purcell Mountains to the west.…
In Depth in Canmore and Kananaskis
Railway and Mining HeritageCanmore and Kananaskis haven't always been tourist meccas. In fact, as the cluster of hotels on Railway Avenue sometimes painfully reminds visitors,…