Chilliwack Lake is a gorgeous front country campground with plenty of large sites for all kinds of campers. Before securing a reservation or heading out, know what amenities to expect and activities to do in the area with this guide and campsite review. I’m determined to see as many campsites in the Lower Mainland as …
The 10 Best Things to Do on Salt Spring Island
If you’re heading on a weekend getaway or a day trip to Salt Spring Island, you may be surprised how many things there are to do. For a seemingly small island, there’s lots to keep everyone in the family busy and happy. Read on for the top 10 things to do on Salt Spring Island. …
18 Ultra Fun Camping Games for Kids
Camping is the best time to turn off those iPads and escape the screen. Encourage your kids to get active, involved with nature, and play with one another with this huge list of camping games for kids. In my past life, I spent ten years in Girl Guides and worked as a camp counsellor for …
High-Protein Oatmeal Recipe for Camping
Ditch the instant pouches or the plain and boring oats. Add pizazz to your camping oatmeal with mashed bananas, zesty turmeric, chocolate protein powder, fresh blueberries, and more. This is the ultimate high-protein oatmeal recipe, perfect for campers! I don’t know about you, but breakfast tends to be at the bottom of my priorities while …
Harrison Lake Camping Review: Bear Creek
Not quite a provincial park and not quite a private campground, Harrison Lake camping is one of those hidden gems for campers in the lower mainland. Here’s everything you need to know about reserving a site, what to expect when you get there, and if it’s worth booking! Do you remember how hard it was …
Stave Lake Camping Review: Kearsley Creek
Located just a hop, skip, and jump from Vancouver, Kearsley Creek campground at Stave Lake is one of the best camping spots that’s probably not on your radar! Here’s everything you need to know about what it’s like to camp at Stave West Camping. Stave Lake is one of those hidden delights. It’s easy to …
Tenting Oceanside: Rathtrevor Beach Provincial Park
As Vancouver Island’s most sought-after provincial park, Rathtrevor Beach Provincial Park is one of the hardest camping reservations to snag. But if you’re lucky enough to book a spot, you’re in for a real treat this camping season! When my mom told me she wanted to join me on one of my camping trips, I …
Chasing Waterfalls at Nairn Falls Provincial Park | Campsite Review
Just a couple of hours north of Vancouver, you can escape to the wild peacefulness of Nairn Falls. Whether you’re looking to hike or relax in the hammock, you can get your nature-fill camping at this provincial park. For my most recent mother-daughter camping trip, my mom and I headed north to Nairn Falls. As …
Tenting at Ruckle Provincial Park
Let the ocean soothe you to sleep and watch for whales while you sip your morning coffee at this pristine campsite. Ideal for tenters looking for a holiday of relaxation, Ruckle Provincial Park is one of the must-visit parks in all of BC. I knew going to Ruckle Provincial Park was a gamble. With only …
Forest Bathing at Golden Ears Provincial Park
Every Vancouverite knows the mad dash when it comes to reserving a provincial campsite. I set my alarm nice and early at 6:45 AM, opened the laptop I placed next to my bed the night prior, signed in to my account, and rubbed the sleep from my eyes. Golden Ears Provincial Park was next on …
Porteau Cove Provincial Park
Ever since I moved to Vancouver, I’ve been trying to get a campsite at Porteau Cove Provincial Park. Right on the water and only 38 km North of Vancouver, it’s an easy and beautiful getaway from the city. Situated on the eastern shore of Howe Sound, you sometimes forget you’re looking at the ocean with …
