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My blog posts about the great Canadian province of B.C.

Pacific Rim National Park

10 Facts about Pacific Northwest National Parks

BySusan Stephens March 11, 2018March 15, 2024

The Pacific Northwest has some pretty epic national parks. It’s safe to say that as far as outdoor scenery goes, these parks are among the best Planet Earth has to offer. The great nations of the United States and Canada have set aside these lands for everyone to enjoy, and I am privileged and humbled…

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Broughton Archipelago

Discovering the Villages of Vancouver Island

BySusan Stephens February 16, 2018December 11, 2025

Ever wonder what was down that lonely dirt road on your last road trip to a popular destination? Did you want to go down that road to see where it led, but couldn’t because you were in a time crunch, or your travel companion said ‘no’? While planning an upcoming trip to Vancouver Island, British…

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Solo Travel

Why the Pacific Northwest is Perfect for Solo Travel

BySusan Stephens January 2, 2018April 22, 2024

Solo travel, especially female solo travel, has been common for years, but has recently entered the mainstream. And it’s about flippin’ time! What’s even better is that solo travel in Washington State, Oregon and British Columbia is a LOT of fun. There are many travel bloggers out there who have paved the way to help…

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Victoria, British Columbia

Things to Do in Victoria, BC with Itinerary

BySusan Stephens July 29, 2017December 11, 2025

** This post was updated July 9, 2024 ** Victoria is the cuter-than-a-button, picturesque darling of British Columbia. I really love this little city – with its super-easy and affordable ferry trip from Seattle, and its walkable fun-filled streets, what’s not to love? When you’re looking for things to do in Victoria, look no further….

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Pacific Northwest

The Ultimate Guide to the Pacific Northwest

BySusan Stephens June 30, 2017March 3, 2025

When you look at a map of the Pacific Northwest and Canada,  what draws your eye when you consider a getaway to this area of the world? The lush green rainforests?  The largest cities in the Pacific Northwest: Vancouver, B.C., Seattle, and Portland?  The magnificent Pacific coastline?  Or something else?  I cannot think of any…

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Landslide Lake, Vancouver Island

British Columbia’s Vancouver Island

BySusan Stephens June 14, 2017January 16, 2018

Allow me to dispel a misconception. The city of Vancouver, British Columbia is actually NOT on Vancouver Island. Weird, huh? Yeah, I think so too. No, the city of Vancouver is actually on mainland B.C., just to the east of Vancouver Island. It’s about a six-hour drive from the southern point of Victoria up to…

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