Porteau Cove Provincial Park is a great campsite just 40 minutes north of downtown Vancouver (it is actually the nearest campsite to Vancouver). Porteau Cove, known to many as a great local scuba diving spot, is a beautiful area offering great views of Howe Sound and full car-camping facilities. Activities available in Porteau Cove include […]
Maplewood Flats in North Vancouver
Maplewood Flats in North Vancouver is a 311-acre conservation area managed by the Wild Bird Trust of B.C. Maplewood Flats contains over 3 km of trails lining a beautiful and peaceful tidal marsh. It is a serene birding, nature observation, and walking area.
Featured Campsite: Alice Lake Provincial Park
Alice Lake Provincial Park is located just north of downtown Squamish. There are 108 vehicle accessible campsites (55 with electrical hookup) and 55 of them are reservable through Discover Camping. There are also 2 shower stations within the campground with electrical outlets. Campfires are permitted, and there is a nice playground for young ones. If […]
Make Your Mark – For A BC Park
BC Parks has a new initiative where you can ‘make your mark’ through sponsorship. For $3,000 you can sponsor your own park bench (complete with commemorative plaque), or for a mere $42,000 you can sponsor a composting toilette. [A]s part of British Columbia’s 150th celebration, you can play a part in strengthening the enduring connection […]
Featured Dive Site: Porteau Cove
Porteau Cove is a Provincial Marine Park, and a terrific scuba diving spot. This diver’s ‘playground’ is a favorite of many locals. Its easy beach access, man made reefs, and wall dive make it an ideal dive spot for divers of all levels. In 1981 Porteau Cove was established as BC’s first underwater park. The […]