Travelling in British Columbia Issue 59 - Dec - Jan 2023/24

Read the "Travelling in British Columbia" E-newsletter for suggestions about ‘things to do’ and upcoming events around British Columbia, Canada. Published six times a year by the BC Lodging and Campgrounds Association and distributed to online subscribers - no fee to subscribe. Note that some of the articles are time sensitive so may no longer be date valid and the link may not be available. Read the "Travelling in British Columbia" E-newsletter for suggestions about ‘things to do’ and upcoming events around British Columbia, Canada. Published six times a year by the BC Lodging and Campgrounds Association and distributed to online subscribers - no fee to subscribe. Note that some of the articles are time sensitive so may no longer be date valid and the link may not be available.

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December/January 2023/24 - Issue 59 Know Before You Travel in British Columbia Click here for current updates on travel alerts, weather, driving conditions and more. Also check DriveBC for the latest road events. Best Places to See The Northern Lights in British Columbia One of the most breathtaking sights on a dark night is the appearance of the Northern Lights, or Aurora Borealis and the best time of year to see them is between October and March. Under clear dark skies you can look up and see millions of stars and perhaps try to identify constellations and the Milky Way. Read more. Three Family-Friendly Snowshoe Trips in Manning Provincial Park, British Columbia Snowshoeing is a great way to get out and get active with your family. Manning Provincial Park, 45 minutes beyond Hope, provides numerous trails to explore. One weekend this winter, grab your family and friends, cross your fingers for clear skies, and get going! Read more.

<strong>Dec</strong>ember/<strong>Jan</strong>uary <strong>2023</strong>/<strong>24</strong> - <strong>Issue</strong> <strong>59</strong><br />

Know Before You Travel <strong>in</strong> <strong>British</strong> <strong>Columbia</strong><br />

Click here for current updates on travel alerts, weather, driv<strong>in</strong>g conditions and more.<br />

Also check DriveBC for the latest road events.<br />

Best Places to See The Northern<br />

Lights <strong>in</strong> <strong>British</strong> <strong>Columbia</strong><br />

One of the most breathtak<strong>in</strong>g sights on a<br />

dark night is the appearance of the<br />

Northern Lights, or Aurora Borealis and<br />

the best time of year to see them is<br />

between October and March. Under clear<br />

dark skies you can look up and see<br />

millions of stars and perhaps try to<br />

identify constellations and the Milky Way.<br />

Read more.<br />

Three Family-Friendly Snowshoe<br />

Trips <strong>in</strong> Mann<strong>in</strong>g Prov<strong>in</strong>cial Park,<br />

<strong>British</strong> <strong>Columbia</strong><br />

Snowshoe<strong>in</strong>g is a great way to get out<br />

and get active with your family. Mann<strong>in</strong>g<br />

Prov<strong>in</strong>cial Park, 45 m<strong>in</strong>utes beyond<br />

Hope, provides numerous trails to<br />

explore. One weekend this w<strong>in</strong>ter, grab<br />

your family and friends, cross your f<strong>in</strong>gers<br />

for clear skies, and get go<strong>in</strong>g! Read more.


W<strong>in</strong>ter Camp<strong>in</strong>g Opportunities <strong>in</strong> <strong>British</strong> <strong>Columbia</strong><br />

Holiday Events In and Around<br />

Vancouver, BC to Get You <strong>in</strong> the<br />

Festive Mood<br />

The countdown to Christmas is officially<br />

on and with only a month left before the<br />

big day, we thought we’d share some of<br />

the festive activities and events tak<strong>in</strong>g<br />

place <strong>in</strong> the Vancouver, Coast &<br />

Mounta<strong>in</strong>s region! From light festivals and<br />

magical w<strong>in</strong>ter wonderlands to oldfashioned<br />

celebrations and traditional<br />

markets, there’s sure to be an event to<br />

suit everyone! Read more.<br />

Keep On Camp<strong>in</strong>g Throughout<br />

BC's W<strong>in</strong>ter Season<br />

Why pack your RV away for the w<strong>in</strong>ter -<br />

go camp<strong>in</strong>g and experience some of BC's<br />

year-round RV parks and other<br />

accommodations. We have some tips for<br />

first-timers, driv<strong>in</strong>g on BC's roads and<br />

more. Check out places to stay this<br />

w<strong>in</strong>ter.<br />

FAQs to Help You With Your Travel Plans to <strong>British</strong> <strong>Columbia</strong><br />

Plann<strong>in</strong>g on travel<strong>in</strong>g to <strong>British</strong> <strong>Columbia</strong> this year? Check out our FAQs for Camp<strong>in</strong>g,<br />

RV<strong>in</strong>g, Lodg<strong>in</strong>g and General Information. Includes: Reservations, pets, campfires,<br />

wildlife, room rates, glamp<strong>in</strong>g and a whole lot more.<br />

Interested <strong>in</strong> Writ<strong>in</strong>g BC Travel & Camp<strong>in</strong>g Blogs?<br />

We are look<strong>in</strong>g for storytellers who would like to share some of their best <strong>British</strong><br />

<strong>Columbia</strong> travel and camp<strong>in</strong>g experiences. If you have some great stories to share<br />

contact us for more <strong>in</strong>formation.<br />

Share Your BC Travel Photos by Us<strong>in</strong>g the Hashtag #Travel<strong>in</strong>BC<br />

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