Tips and tricks for van camping, recipes, and adventures in the Pacific Northwest.

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 …